Former Wesley College, Colombo Mathametics teacher, Rugby Master-In-Charge and veteran schools rugby administrator Nihal Mudannayake who did yeoman services to local rugby passed away at the age of 68 on January 21.
After he retired from teaching, he became a full time member of the SLSRFA (Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association). He carried out a superb job, handling the entire tournament draws and point tables at the SLSRFA until his demise.
One of the most important figures in the schools rugby arena 'Mudannayake Sir' whom he is affectionately called among the local rugby arena will be greatly missed by Lankan rugby fraternity.
His remains lie at his residence, 9/B/30/L, National Housing Scheme, Raddolugama and the funeral service will take place today, 3.00 pm at Raddolugama - Methodist Church. He leaves his wife (Srima), daughter (Ruwini), son (Sithum) and grandson (Sanketh).
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