Heshan and Miniruwani for short course World C'ships

Leslie Fernando

Two swimmers from Kandy, Heshan Unamboowe of Trinity College and Miniruwani Samarakoon of Gateway International School will swim at the Short Course World Swimming Championships to be held from April 9 to 12 in Manchester, London.

According to DIG Sirisena Herath, President Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) both swimmers were picked on their current form. Heshan and Miniruwani have performed creditably in the 2007 and has represented Sri Lanka in several international meets winning many medals for the country.

Back stroke specialist Heshan and butterfly stroke specialist fared prominently at the inaugural South Asia Swimming Championships held in Islamabad, Pakistan last September being selected as the best men's and women's swimmers at the meet.

Both of them are the current men's and women's national swimming champions. DIG Herath, the swimming chief added that FINA, world controlling body for swimming will provide all facilities to the two swimmers.

Mahinda Liyanage, Senior Member of the SLASU, a former Sri Lanka swimmer, waterpolo player and a diver will go as the manager. Mahinda is also waterpolo and diving coach.

U.H. Primlath, Trinity College swimming coach will be the coach. The four member squad will leave on April 7.