Recognition given to sports literature

For the first time in the annals of Sri Lanka's sports history, recognition was given to sports literature, at the literary awards festival 2005 organised by the Dehiwala Municipal Council and the Central Library under the guidance of the Mayor Dhanasiri Amaratunga.

It was held at the Dehiwala Municipal Council auditorium amidst a large gathering on September 30.

Dr. Ajith C. S. Perera, former Test match panel senior cricket umpire was amongst nine other outstanding personnel who were selected to receive recognition and honoured befittingly for their exemplary services in different subject areas of Literature.