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Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, Announces New Leadership for National Sports Council

In a recent development, Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, has reshaped the composition of the National Sports Council, appointing a 15-member team and replacing former chairman Arjuna Ranatunga with Dr. Maiya Gunasekara.

The newly appointed members of the National Sports Council are as follows:

  1. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara – Chairman
  2. Mr. I.U. Wickramasuriya – Secretary
  3. Mrs. Sriyani Kulawansa
  4. Major General (Retired) Rajitha Ampemohotti
  5. Prof. Arjuna de Silva
  6. Mr. Panduka Keerthinada
  7. Mr. Ana G. G. Punchihewa
  8. Mr. Malik Kader
  9. Dr. S.V.D. Nanayakkara
  10. Mr. Hafeez Marso
  11. Mr. Sidath Wettimuny
  12. General (Retired) Jagath Jayasuriya
  13. Mrs. Anuradha Illeperuma
  14. Prof. Shemal Fernando
  15. Mr. Kamal Deshapriya

Simultaneously, the Sports Minister has also formed the National Sports Selection Committee, consisting of the following members:

  1. General Shavendra Silva – Chairman
  2. Mr. Arjun Rishaya Fernando – Secretary
  3. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara
  4. Mr. Suresh Subramaniyam
  5. Mr. Nalinda Sampath Ilangakoon

These appointments mark a significant change in the leadership structure of sports governance in the country, demonstrating the government’s commitment to fostering excellence and efficiency in the sporting arena.

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