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Sri Lanka strikes gold in FESPIC Games Sri Lanka's Disabled Athlete, Ranaviru Chaminda Priyadarshana, swam brilliantly to win the 100-metre Free Style in swimming (category S10) at the 7th Far East and South Pacific Games (FESPIC) in Bangkok, thereby winning the first gold medal for Sri Lanka. Australia won the silver and China, the bronze medal. Sri Lanka's achievement is considered as unique for the country, in view of gaining the highest number of medals (five) at a Far East and South Pacific Games (FESPIC). FESPIC is considered as the most active Rehabilitation Sports Federation in the region, with Japan as its base. Sri Lanka is represented by the country's pioneering non-governmental National Body which introduced, promoted and popularised sports and arts, the ESCO Rehabilitation Council based in Egodauyana. HNB 'C' meet Sampath Bank 'B' in final By Dhammika Ratnaweera HNB is led by Damian Nadarajah while Viraj Dharmasiri captains the Sampath Bank side. Both HNB and Sampath Bank maintained an unbeaten record in the preliminary round and a keen tussle could be expected in the final. HNB beat Ceylinco Group, Scanwell Freight and figured in a no-decision against Tri Star Apparel and Singer (Sri Lanka). Sampath Bank recorded four victories over Lanka Oberoi, Pelwatte Sugar Industries, Colombo Hilton and Profreight Lanka while they ended with a no-decision against Trinco Maritime and Air Port and Aviation. Chandima Mendis of Sampath Bank who scored two centuries (161 against Colombo Hilton and 108 against Pelwatte Sugar Industries) was adjudged best batsman of the tournament while J. Welgama of Tri Star Apparel won the best bowler's award. Prestige Automobile (Pvt) Ltd., sponsored this tournament. Its Managing director H. A. Reuter will be the chief guest at the final. St. Benedict’s will mainly depend on six seniors By Althaf Nawaz This year the team will be skippered by wicket-keeper batsman Joel Savarimuthupulle. Joel, himself is a fourth year coloursman who has played a vital role towards their success. He started keeping wickets while he was playing junior cricket and last season continued in the first eleven as well. Apart from his wicket keeping skills he is also a good batsman who can bat at any position. Joel scored 350 runs last season while claiming 30 victims. Third year coloursman Chintaka Perera will be the deputy skipper. Perera bats in the number three slot and has fared exceptionally well. He scored 400 runs last season comprising four half centuries. This year, he has one unbeaten century against Maris Stella College, Negombo. Bens has a balanced team and is improving match by match. They have played five matches of which they lost to St. Joseph’s badly. They had mixed fortunes last season, winning two matches and losing an equal number of games in their 17 match calendar. Right handers Rushan Munasinghe and Channaka Devabandu are opening the batting for Bens. These two have had done a fairly good job but have to improve a lot more in the up coming matches. Asiri Gunatilake and Suranga Fernando will share the new ball. Gunatilake is a useful all rounder who is capable of turning things their way. Left arm leg spinner Shahene Perera will anchor the spin department. Perera, who, is a promising cricketer is the other Benedictine to reach the 50-wicket milestone last season. He had three five-wicket hauls against Ananda, St. Anne’s and Kingswood. He has a few other players to support him as spinners. Overall, Benedictine fielding is capable of challenging any opponent. This year, St. Benedict’s is coached by Udayananda Perera. He is taking great pains to mould them together and make this side one of the best in the schools arena. The squad Chintaka Perera (V. Capt.) Shahene Perera Asiri Gunatilake Susith Eranda Malka Fernando Suranga Fernando Channaka Devabandu Rushan Munasinghe G. M. Teeban Mohamed Ajmeer Jerome Adams Jeremy Savarimuthupullai Virosh Fernando Jeevananda Pussewala: Fresher and right hand bat. Right arm off spinner. Good fielder. Kasun Perera: Fresher. Second XI captain. A right hand pace bowler and right hand batsman. Ernast Saranga: Fresher. Right arm pace bowler and right hand batsman. Is a and good fielder. Coach-Udayananda Perera. Master-in-Charge-D. J. Anthony Maliyadeva Model take on Debarawewa MV in Horlicks Trophy cricket final (From Vijitha
Senaratne our Kurunegala Sports Corr.) Maliyadeva Model is led by all-rounder C. S. Perusinghe and has tasted much success during the current season. They are unbeaten so far and determined to win their first ever junior cricket title. Maliyadeva’s batting line up has been the key figure on their success. C. S. Perusinghe and Milina Sandaruwan have been among the runs this season. Opening bowlers Ashan Chaminda (left arm) and Ajith Kumara are in top form at the moment. They will be supported by left arm leg cutter Perusinghe and off spinners Amila Pradeep and Chamila Roshan. Kalhara Jayasena is the wicket keeper of the side. In the first round, Maliyadeva Model defeated St. Anne’s ‘B’ and Kegalu Vidyalaya quite easily. Then in the second round they overcame Dambulla MMV, Sangabodhi M.V., Nittambuwa and Galagedera MMV while in the quarter-final they defeated St. Thomas’, Matale by 67 runs. They entered the final by defeating St. Sebastian’s Moratuwa ‘B’ by 31 runs at Moratuwa. This unbeaten side is coached by Indika Abeywickrama. Debarawewa MMV from down South has also played well during the season. They entered the final by defeating Raddoluwa MMV in the semi final played last weekend. THE TEAM: Coach — Indika Abeywickrama. POG — A. A. A. S. Amarasinghe |
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