Dr. Kelum elected President of Sri Lions

Monday, 29 July 2024 02:33 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

By Shamseer Jaleel

Dr. Kelum Sujith leading sports promoter, former rugby player and rugby referee, was appointed as the President of the Sri Lions who will be making their debut in the A Division Club Rugby League for 2024/2025 encounters which will kick off in November 2024. He is also the founder of the organisation.

Former Peterite, Havies SC, CR&FC, and national player Kevin Dixon will lead the outfit with two former Havies players, Chanaka Chandimal and Shehan Dias, selected as his deputies. Rajeew Perera will coach the outfit which will have Amila Chaturanga as his deputy. Australian experienced Kalindu Kariyawasam will be the Strength and Condition Coach of the outfit. Former Police SC and Kandy SC player, Sudath Sampath will be one of the advisers.

Already they have registered with 27 leading players plus a few more leading school boys from Colombo and Kandy are tipped to join the new A Division Club in the near future after the completion of the schools season.

The following appointments were made at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place in Colombo recently.

Leadership team:

Founder and President - Dr. Kelum Sujith
Vice Presidents - Diana Oshadhi, Kemith Lindula
Secretary - Channa Thilakarathne
Assistant Secretary - Thiviru Gunathilaka
Director – HR - Prasadika Sewwandi
Director – Finance and Strategy - Sujith Punchihewa
Director – Investments - Chamara Geeth
Director – Events - Savith Oshadha
nDirector – Sports - Rajeew S. Perera
Manager – Sports - Chaminda Ratnayake
Director – Rugby - Sujani M. Rathnayaka
Director – Rugby Academy - Nalin Thabeeth
Director – Sri Lankan Netball - Darshika Abeywickrama
Director – International Netball - Akila Nimni Jayawardane
Director – Volleyball - Ranjani Botheju
Manager – Anuradhapura Branch - Telishiya Jayaneththi
Advisors - Maj Gen Upul Kodituwakku, SSP Bimal Perera, Sudath Sampath (Rugby), Thilaka Jinadasa and Jayanthi Somasekaram (Netball)