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Old Isipathana Hockey Club emerges Champions

Old Isipathana Hockey Club emerges Champions

Old Isipathana Hockey Club led by Praveen Chanaka Jayasekera participating at the inaugural Colombo Hockey league division ‘D’ tournament 2024 was crowned as the Champions beating Old Bens Sports Club in the last game of the league tournament by a solitary goal to nil with Vishwa Fernando scoring the goal from a penalty stroke. Old Isipathana Hockey Club at this tournament showcased their talents as an unbeaten team winning all their matches, where the tournament was organised and conducted by the Colombo Hockey Association and this game was played at the S. Thomas’ College ground Mount Lavinia on September 16.

The Old Isipathana Hockey Club in the inaugural game beat Malay CC by 4 goals to 2 with M.J.M. Naushad and Vishwa Fernando scoring 2 goals each. They also beat Old Joes Sports Club by 5 goals to nil, beat Old President’s Hockey Club Maharagama by 5 goals to nil, beat Old Asokians Hockey Club by 6 goals to nil with Keshan Punsisi scoring 3 goals, M.J.M. Naushad scoring 2 goals and Kaushal Amuhengoda scoring a goal.

M.J.M . Naushad a soccerite turned Hockey player cum International Umpire was the top scorer netting 9 goals. By winning the “E” division Championship many past Hockey players are expected to join hands to help Old Isipathana Hockey Club, which can boost the game of Hockey in College with youngsters taking an interest of the game.

Old Isipathana Hockey Club team comprised Praveen Chanaka Jayasekera (Captain), M.J.M. Naushad, U.S. Kaushal Amuhengoda, D.V. Cruse, Y. Damith Renuka De Silva, N.P. Narada Perera, G. Ishanka Aravinda, G.U. Iranga Ginthota, A. Sheriff, M.B. Vishwa Udayanga, T.M. Malith Saranga, R.A. Nuwan Nikesha, S.G. Kasun Senevirathna, B. Nidana Ganegoda, Senula Dewmith, Yasintha Rashmika Jayasekera, Punsisi Keshan Attygala, Oshada Nethmin Wegapitiya, Gihan Peiris, Thishun Udayanga, D.A. Sahan Ruchira, Lasantha Gunawardena (President/Team Manager/Player), Kasun Madawa (Secretary/Player).


Source:Daily News

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