Former Wesley Sports Star Adrian dies

Former Wesley College sportsman and well known sports administrator in the 80s and 90s Adrian Wickremaratne died last Friday morning, aged 67 years.

Coming from a sporting family where his brothers Sarath and Rohan were also keen sportsmen, both at Wesley and at club level.

Adrian excelled at cricket and hockey. He was instrumental in the revival and running of the hockey section at Colts C.C. Where he also led the 'Daily News' cricket team in the 70s.

As a administrator, he was the Hony. Secretary of the Ceylon Hockey Federation, President of Colombo H.A. and Life-Member of Colombo H.A. He was also a first-class hockey umpire and officiated in matches at all levels, especially taking the game to the outstations.

Later he was in Sepak Takraw and managed their National Team for the World Cup in Malaysia in 1990 which incidentally was the first international tournament for the team.

He leaves behind his wife Carrol, son Shane, granddaughter Selina, brothers Sarath and Rohan and sister Kanthi.

The funeral will take place today at Madampitiya Cemetery at 5 pm.

May the turf lie light on him.