The Golden Era-by Vikum Perera Source:Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – September 2021 So last time I wrote in this space, I was only 12 years old. I started off with a tribute to my fallen comrade, Harry, my pet guinea pig. I hope I can honour my 12-year-old self and Harry with the story to follow. Every accomplishment and setback in my current 25 years of existence has moulded me into the person I am today. The last two years have been the most substantial. I call it ‘The Golden Era’. ...
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Norman Silva the athlete turned ruggerite-by Althaf Nawaz Norman Silva A man renowned for good human qualities and sportsmanship, who ultimately ended up as one of the finest rugby players Sri Lanka has ever produced, who had never handled the oval shaped ball in his school career was Norman Silva. Born to a family in Nittambuwa, where his father Francis Silva, was a renowned businessman. While being the youngest member amongst his nine siblings including one sister, he hung up his Police uniform as a Deputy Inspector General after serving 38 years, from the time he joined as a Sub Inspector way back in 1982. Norman joined St. Anthony’s College, Wattala which was a prominent Christian school, where the game of Rugby was not very well established at that time. His elder brother Jerard Silva who was a leading athlete held the National record in discus throw which influenced Norman ...
Oct 5, 2020
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