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Vision Care Powers Sri Lanka U-18 Hockey Teams for Asia Cup 2025 in China 27th June 2025, Colombo: Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest provider of vision, hearing, and eyewear solutions, is proud to sponsor the Sri Lanka Junior Under-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams participating in the prestigious Asia Cup Tournament 2025, set to take place from July 1st to 13th in Dazhou, China. This landmark tournament marks the return of the U-18 Girls’ team to international competition after over a decade. Vision Care’s sponsorship includes providing the complete playing kits for both teams, each consisting of 18 players and 8 officials ensuring they are fully equipped to represent Sri Lanka with pride and confidence on the international stage. In addition, Vision Care conducted comprehensive eye checkups for all players ahead of the tournament to ensure optimal vision health, which is essential for athletic performance. This initiative aligns with Vision ...

Jul 1, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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RIP RICHARD HEYN by: Upali Obeyesekere – Editor, JPNN Int’l “No legacy is so rich as honesty” – William Shakespeare image source:-quadrangle.lk News has reached us that former Peterite cricketer and hockey player RICHARD HEYN passed away in the U.S. this morning (April 3rd). May the turf lie lightly over Richard as we mourn his passing. Richard was the older son of former Army Commander and All-Ceylon cricketer B.R. Heyn and Mrs. Heyn. Brother of former Peterite legend DAVID HEYN, Richard had his baptism to cricket at his alma mater St. Peter’s College Colombo in 1959, under the captaincy of another legendary Peterite cricketer Brian Seneviratne. Richard represented SPC in 1960, 1961, and captained college in 1962. Richard looked every bit a cricketer – tall and lanky. Besides cricket, Richard also captained SPC in Hockey. Those of us who lived through college life in the early sixties, may recall some ...

Apr 4, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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Vale Richard Heyn – By Lawrence Machado image source:-quadrangle.lk The 1962 Peterite cricket captain Richard Heyn passed away yesterday in the US. He also was a very good hockey player. His brother David represented Sri Lanka in cricket and hockey. May Richard’s soul rest in peace. The sad news was passed on by their cousin Lawrence Heyn. No funeral details known at present. Below is the 1962 Peterite team, courtesy of the Quadrangular magazine special edition. image source: quadrangle.lk Seated (from left): David Heyn, Maurice Deckker, Richard Heyn, Fr Rufus Benedict (Prefect of Games), Tyrone Le Mercier, Tissa Jayaweera, Travice Fernando. Standing (from left):  D. Pararaswaram, Clifford Bartlett, Franklyn Bowen, Rohan Abeysundera, Kevin Ruberu, Ravi Fernando, Christopher Harridge, Aditiha de Silva. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 4, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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