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Royal - Richmond clash the key game today Royal College led by fourth year coloursman Thushan Amarasuriya open their inter-school cricket season when they take on Richmond College Galle at Reid Avenue today and tomorrow. Royalists have a well balanced side with eight coloursmen. They have a slight advantage as they play this match at their home grounds. Richmondites could not be underestimated as they too have six senior players. Royalists strong batting line up consists of experienced openers Ravi Pieris and Angelo Perera followed by skipper Thushan Amarasuriya, Jehan Mubarak, Ruchira Jayasuriya, Dhanushka Perera and Andrea Perera younger brother of Angelo. Jehan Mubarak is the most consistant batsman who completed thousand runs last season. The Royalists pace attack is led by Sanjeewa Udumalagala with Harshana Rajakaruna and skipper Amarasuriya as one change bowler who can supports the front liners. The off spinner Jehan Mubarak took his first five wicket haul against Richmond last season while leg spinners Harith Rajakaruna, Dhanushka Perera and Fazal Ahamed could trouble the Richmondites. Richmond’s opener Avantha Redeegammanagedara who was not available for the first match against S. Thomas and Oshad Sumathipala, Manoj Chaturanga and skipper Dilantha Sumathipala and all rounder Omesh Wijesiriwardane are the players who could pile up runs for Galle school. Maeanwhile Wesley College led by Dharshika Jayakody will play against Thurstan at Campbell Park while St. Peters take on President’s College Rajagiriya at Bambalapitiya. St. Josephs College who recorded their first victory over De Mezenod Kandana will play St. Anthony’s Wattala at Darley Road, while Thomians travel to Kandy to play against Kingswood College. Bad weather which prevails at present could prevent all these matches to commence on schedule. Nationalised Services Carrom Association is organising its inaugural Awards Nite to be held at Shalika Hall, Narahenpita on 9th October (today) 1998, at 6.30 p.m. Chief Guest on this occasion will be S. B. Dissanayake, Minister of Samurdhi and Youth Affairs and Sports and Mrs. Tamara Dissanayake. Many of the players who have represented Sri Lanka and also won National Awards brought credit to the Association and as well as to the country. Nationalised Services Carrom Association has also decided to felicitate these players for the services rendered by them during their tenure of services. In addition National Services Carrom Association also felicitate former Officers of the Nationalised Services Sports Federation and Nationalised Services Carrom Association for the services rendered by them during their tenure of services. Senaratne 5/13 helps SLLRDC win Upali Senaratne who claimed five wickets for 13 runs helped Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation enter the semi finals of the Nationalised Services Cricket Associations 50 over knock out tournament on Wednesday. SLLRDC defeated Bank of Ceylon by six wickets at Shalika ground, Narahenpita. Bank of Ceylon who batted first were shot out for 97 runs in 20.5 overs. R. Arasakulasuriya top scored for BoC with 34. SLLRDC notched up the required runs in only 18.1 overs. Royce Fernando made an unbeaten 40 while Nishantha Pieris too chipped in with 26 valuable runs for them. SCORES: BoC 97 in 20.5 overs (R. Arsakulasuriya 34, P. H. U. Himalsha 23, P. C. Kurukulasuriya 12, Upali Senaratne 5/13, P, Nishantha 2/10). SLLRDC 100 for 4 in 18.1 overs (Royce Fernando 40 n.o.,Nishantha Pieris 26, M. Pieris 12, A. Bandara 2/18) (BP). Yasmin and Shammi to coach juniors Shammi Silva and Yasmin Zarook were appointed as coaches for junior squash players at a special committee meeting held at Trans Asia Hotel last Tuesday. According to the President of Sri Lanka Squash Federation, both Yasmin and Shammi commenced their duties from last Tuesday. Yasmin National Women Champion and Shammi Silva an experienced squash players who is well known as a cricketer from Nalanda College is expected to do their best to promote the game among youngsters. Earlier Gihan Fernando National Champion handled the coaching section for juniors. Pathiratne (122) helps Negombo CC win C. Pathiratne (122) and K. Bulathsinhala (80) who were associated in an opening stand worth 210 runs saw Negombo CC amass 287 for 4 wickets in a Gampaha District Div III encounter againt Mahara CC at Maris Stella grounds, Negombo over the weekend. Scores: Negombo CC 287 for 4 wkts in 47 overs (C. Pathiratne 122, K. Bulathsinhala 80, Kevin 33). Mahara CC 91 in 41 overs (S. Sanjeeva 20, R. Rajaratne 2/7, Batheesha de Silva 4/29, Clive Croos 2/22). (BP) Entries for the Mercantile Hockey Association League Tournament is to be conducted in 5 separate Divisions will close on October 10 with Kenneth Beekmeyer, Secretary, 242 Union Place, Colombo 2. (AN) Lanka Lions athletic C’ships this
weekend The Lanka Lions Athletic Club inaugural athletic championships, exclusively for its club members will be held on October 10 and 11 at the Sugathadasa Stadium. A total of 1580 competitors, which is claimed to be an all time record will quest for glory in this event. Parry Liyanage, Vice President of the Club addressing the media said that this number is a unique achievement for a club founded only six months ago. "We do not encourage any athletes from other clubs to take part in our meet. We have also decided not to accept late entries", he stressed. He also said that next year they would conduct a separate event for the juniors and seniors on a district championships basis. "We will have athletes from all districts for our next year’s championships,", he said. He also thanked Secretary G. L. S. Perera and Vice President Palitha Fernando for providing accommodation for all athletes and undertaking 90% of organising the event. "We will provide transport expenses for all athletes and I think that is another first from our club’. Explaining their plans for next year he said that they hope to bring down foreign athletes from India and Malaysia and stage a series of road races. "Since Nestle Lanka is heavily involved in marathon, we did want to get involved,’ he said. Liyanage former National Coach said that they will conduct a Volleyball championship and rename the Club, Lanka Lions Sports Club. Deputy President P. Don Victor said that their club was formed purely to promote athletics. "We are not aiming to grab power at the Athletic Association’, he said. Fernando the vice President of the club said that it was very sad to see the country ignoring internationally recognised and qualified people like ‘Don’ and ‘GLS’. "Some sports clubs conduct open meets since they do not have participants’, he said. The Lanka Lions also accepted a suggestion made by ‘The Island’ to conduct a one day Grand Prix Invitation Championships which would award prize money. It was disclosed that past athletes like former sprint record holder Sriyantha Dissanayake had donated trophies for their meet. Many national record holders are down for competition in this event. Following are the trophies on offer for the winners. Duncan White Memorial Challenge Trophy for the Champion District. Nirmala Dissanayake Challenge Trophy for the most outstanding performance of the meet — women’s events. Nagalingam Ediriweerasingham Challenge Trophy for the most outstanding performance of the meet — (Men’s events). E. K. W. Gunawardena Memorial Challenge Trophy for the best performance in boys under 16. Ramani Mangalika Challenge Trophy for the best performance in girls under 16. Linus Dias Memorial Challenge Trophy for the best performance in boys under 18. S. L. B. Rosa Challenge Trophy for the best performance in girls under 18. P. Don Victor Challenge Trophy for the best performance in boys under 20. Brig. Neville Fernando Challenge Trophy for the best performance in girls under 20. Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Challenge Trophy for the best performance in men’s events. S. S. A. Dissanayake Challenge Trophy for the best performance in women’s events. Subramaniam creates Tennis history in Sri Lanka Ravi Subramaniam of Aitken Spence Travels established a record when he won the men’s singles championships for the 18th consecutive year at the Travel Trade Tennis Tournament sponsored by Hotel Lanka Oberoi for the first time conducted by Travel Trade Sports Club. Ravi partnered by Ravi Kandiah won the men’s doubles for the 14th time. Ravi Thambiah also won a double. Results: (Men’s Singles) R. Subramaniam bt N. Cassiechetty (Walkers Tours) 6/1, 6/2. (Men’s Doubles) R. Subramaniam & R. Thambiah bt N. Cassiechetty S. Dwight (Walkers Tours) 7/5, 6/0 (Women’s Singles) N. Edirisinghe (Air Lanka) bt B. Weeraratne (Hilton) 6/2, 6/4 (Over 40 Men’s Singles) R. Thambiah (Renuka Hotel) bt M. Chomby (Hilton) 9/2 (Over 40 Men’s Doubles) M. Chomley & S. Wijeratne (Hilton) bt N. Jayawickrema & G. A. Ramanayake (Air Lanka) 9/0 Air Lanka won the overall championships for the 2nd consecutive year. The finals were completed on October 6 at the Queen’s Club courts. Lankan ruggerites impress in Australia The Sri Lankan Ruggerites who are now in Australia did well to make the country proud by annexing the Challenge Shield after defeating Northern Territory convincingly. After a poor show at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games the boys have pulled up their shocks and dished out one excellent rugby to bring glamour. According to reports the forwards have done a wonderful job led by Viraj Prasanna. Debutant Nilufar Ibrahim and Hettiarachchi had given their best and Hettiarachchi had occupied full backs berth. These two had done the conversion for the Lankans. Kishan Musafer, the gutty Lankan winger had planted four tries. He had scored two each in each half and the scoreline stood 17/10 at short whistle. The remaining tries were scored by Indrajith Bandaranayake and Asanga Rodrigo. (AN) Zahira Colombo, St. Joseph’s Trinco had found berths in the quarter-finals of the Milo National Schools Under-18 Soccer Tournament which will begin later this month. Zahira had won all its matches while Trinco, Joes too have similar records. • Results: • Under 18 Div. - I. Hameed Al Hussainie bt. St. Peters 6-0, Zahira Gampola bt. Kingswood 8-2, St. Benedicts bt. St. Josephs 2-0, Zahira Col. bt. St. Benedicts 1-0, St. Josephs bt. Kingswood 7-1, St. Peters bt. Zahira, Gampola 1-0, Hameed Al Hussainie bt. Kingswood 8-0, Zahira Col. bt. St. Peters 3-0, Zahira Col. bt. St. Josephs 3-0, Hameed Al Hussainie bt. Zahira Gampola 3-1, St. Peters bt. Kingswood 6-1, Zahira Col. bt. Zahira Gampola 3-1, St. Benedicts bt. St. Peters 4-2, Hameed Al Hussainie drew St.Josephs 2-2, St. Benedicts bt. Kingswood 2-0, St. Josephs drew Zahira Gampola 2-2, St. Benedicts bt. Hameed Al Hussainie 1-0, St. Josephs bt. St. Peters 7-1, D. S. drew DeMazenod 1-1, St. Josephs, Trinco bt Hindu 3-0, St. Anthonys drew Wesley 1-1, Joseph Vaz bt. Wesley 3-0, DeMazenod bt. St. Anthonys 9-1, D. S. bt. St. Anthonys 2-1, Hindu drew D.S. 0-0, St. Josephs Trinco bt. Joseph Vaz, 3-1, Wesley bt. Hindu 1-0, Joseph Vaz bt. Demazenod 2-0, St. Josephs Trinco bt. Demazenod 5-1, St. Anthonys, bt. Hindu 1-0, Joseph Vaz bt. D. S. 4-0, St. Josephs Trinco bt. Wesley 7-0. • Under 18 Div. II - Sri Pada bt. Kotagala T. M. V. 5-2, Sri Pada drew St. Thomas Bandarawela 0-0, Veluvana drew Royal 3-3, Royal bt. S. Thomas Mt. Lavinia 3-2, S. Thomas Mt. Lavinia drew Veluvana 1-1, Vidyartha bt. St. Sylvesters 1-0, Wickramabahu bt. Kalutara Muslim 5-1. Under 18 Div. III - Ambalanduwa M.V. bt. St. Sebastian Kandana 5-1. Carey bt. Al Hassniya 5-0, Carey bt. St. Sebastian Kandana 9-0, Vivekananda bt. Al Hassniya 4-0, Ambalanduwa M.V. bt. Thurstan 4-0, Ambalanduwa bt. Carey 6-1, Vivekananda bt. St. Sebastian Kandana 5-1, Thurstan bt. Carey 2-1, Ambalanduwa bt. Vivekananda 2-1, Lakdasa bt. Zahira Puttalam 4-1 (AN) |
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