Asanga continues to head SLRFU

Farook Lantra

Asanga Seneviratne, former Thomian, National and CR and FC Rugby Star was elected President of SLRFU uncontested during the AGM held at the Galle Face Hotel on March 9.

Before electing the office bearers life member SLRFU Y C Chang was elected as a Protem Chairman, who declared Asanga Seneviratne President of SLRFU uncontested. Vice President Lasitha Gunaratna, Hony Secretary Rizly Illiyas and Hony Treasurer Kiran Atapattu were also elected uncontested. Seven council members were also elected.

Asanga in his speech said the Rugby year of 2012 saw many positive changes at the SLRFU. The most notable achievement for the year under review being the partnership entered into by the SLRFU with the major sponsor Dialog Axiata. This partnership has taken rugby in Sri Lanka to the next level.

The union with Dialog Axiata is the 1st step in making Rugby the number one sport in Sri Lanka and we are proud to note that the record five year sponsorship is three times higher than the previous sponsorship that the SLRFU had acquired. Dialog Axiata is committed towards the development of rugby in Sri Lanka by supporting the foll. Dialog Rugby League 'A' Div, Clifford Cup Ko, National XV's team, Sri Lanka Men's sevens team.

Also present at the AGM were Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonatilleke, Maj Gen H M N Krishnaratne, Attorney-At-Law Neil Wijeratne and a host of provincial representatives.