Past rugby players of Zahira College to honor war heroes

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By Ruzaik Farook

Past rugby players of Zahira College, Colombo will honor war heroes who sacrificed their lives during the separatist war with a felicitation ceremony on Sunday, 1st April 2012 from 3.00 pm onwards at the college grounds titled as “Zahira Ranaviru Challenge Trophy 2012”.

The main event will include a match between past rugby players and present boys and an exhibition match between Chairman of Board of Governors team and ZOBRA team. The families of war heroes will be felicitated after the matches.

The event was conducted for several years by the group of 90’s in memory of late Major Ifthikar Yoonus who was a past first fifteen rugby captain. In 2009, it was transformed to pay tribute to all servicemen who sacrificed their lives for the country. The event is organized by “Zahira Old Boys’ Rugby Association – ZOBRA” for the third successive year.

Organizers invite all past rugby players, old boys’ and well wishers to participate in this memorable event. Inquiries on playing for the rugby teams and further details could be obtained by contacting Nazeem Ghaffoor on 0773-136 902, Irfan Lye on 0773-261 451.