By Uditha Devapriya On June 7, 1964, the Central Committee of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party convened a special conference at which three resolutions were presented. The first, moved by N. M. Perera, called for a coalition with the SLFP, inclusive of any ministerial portfolios. The second, led by the likes of Colvin R. de […]
Further hindering flow of critical Tourism dollars by Sanath Nanayakkare Hiring a tourist car with a registered chauffeur guide is the most convenient option for tourists to get around in Sri Lanka, but the acute petrol shortage is creating problems in taking the overseas visitors around the country as they wish, and as they have […]
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has called on the Sri Lankan Government to desist from taking any steps whatsoever to disrupt what is a legitimate exercise of the freedom of dissent of the people
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S. L. B. Rosa was the ‘King’ of long-distance runners in Asia Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Sellappuliyage Lucian Benedict Rosa better known as S. L. B. Rosa was the captain of the Sri Lanka Team for the Munich Olympic Games in 1972.
He attended St. Mary’s School in Nawalapitiya up to Grade Two and later, he joined the Roman Catholic School in Ampitiya, Kandy. At school be showed interest in football. As part of his practice routine be used to run a mile every day. This improved his qualities of endurance and the Principal of his school, C. T. Weerasinghe, observing this quality diverted his attention to long distance running.