Trevor Clive Barthelot

He was a gentleman par excellence

Apart from being a good Police Officer, he was a gentleman par excellence. His real contribution to the Police Department was in the field of Sports. In the year 1966 at the peak of his sports career, he established the Police record for the Pole Vault event by clearing 11 feet 8 inches.

In recognition of this achievement, the Police Sports Club decided to honour him by donating a challenge trophy in his name at the annual Police Athletic Meet this year. During the Police Sport Meet held in March this year, he volunteered to officiate as a Judge in the Pole Vault event. To the surprise of all, a young Police Sergeant managed to clear a height of 12 feet thus bringing to an end of a 35-year-old record right in front of the holder of the existing record of that event. Later in the day after presenting the Challenge Trophy in his name, he was moved to tears and confided in me that this was one of the happiest days of his life as a sportsman, to witness his own record being bettered.

This single incident proved to me the calibre of the man and the sportsman in him since most people may envy when his name is erased from the record books. We at the Police Sports Club feel happy and privileged to have given this outstanding sportsman, the opportunity to mingle with the young Police Sportsmen during this crucial year.

He leaves behind his wife Bernie and the only daughter Michelle.

Lalith Lekamge,
Senior Superintendent of Police,
Director/Police Sports.

Preparations in full swing 

Work started on the specially-constructed 15,000 all-seater stadium last month and the International Rugby Board has confirmed the 16 teams that will compete in the first round of the World Sevens Series in Dubai. While reigning champions New Zealand, Fiji, England, Wales, South Africa and Australia have all confirmed they will be returning to compete.

Nalanda, Royal, Thurstan and Carey enter quarters 

By M.Shamil Amit

Nalanda beat Joseph Vaz, Royal beat Sri Jayawardenapura MV, Thurstan beat CWW Kannangara Vidyalaya and Carey beat Colombo International School.

Earlier in the day two fancied schools St. Peter's and St. Joseph's were knocked out in the first round matches. St. Peter's were the victims of Wesley while St. Joseph lost to De Mazenod Kandana. Ananda beat Isipatana, St. Benedict's beat President's Rajagiriya, D.S.Senanayake beat Wycherley I.S., S.Thomas' beat Raddoluwa MV and Zahira beat Dharmapala.

Carey had the honour of recording the highest score for the day when they hit a thumping 96 against tournament debutantes Colombo International School. Thurstan's Pradeep Chanuka was the highest individual scorer with 46 runs against CWW Kannangara Vidyalaya Borella. Wesley, Ananda, De Mazenod, St. Benedict's, D.S.Senanayake, Veluwana MV, S.Thomas' and Zahira will fight out for the other quarter final berths. 

The tournament will be continued today at the same venue at 8 a.m.

Sato, Gyi lead at golf 

One hundred and thirty golfers took to the greens with 40 foreigners.

According to sources it was a good day for golf. In the men's section Robert Morsley (U.K) impressed. In the nett placed second was Sato with 41 while in the Gross, Morsley with 29 is placed third to Gyi (31) and Sato 30.

It should turn out to be a close contest between the trio.

In the women's Stableford Nett, favourite Usha de Silva 38, is followed by India's Nonita Chand 37 and Patricia Walkingshaw 37. In the Gross Nonita Chand is a strong contender with 29 followed by S. Selvaratnam and Patricia Walkingshaw tied with 25.

Amith de Soysa in the Juniors (Under 18) is leading with a Gross score of 27 and should win the title without much ado. 

The second round will commence today at 7 a.m.

Nett Men: Y. Sato (43), Robert Morsley (41) and R. de. Silva (41) - B.W

Sri Rahula draw with Taxila Central

Sri Rahula - 315 for 8 decl. (R. Silva 21, V. Prasanna 80, S. Fernando 45, N. Pieris 45, N. Priyadarshana 8; N. Sandaruwan 3/45, R. Atukorale 2/31, D. Ganegoda 2/36) and 213 for 3 (R. Silva 37, N. Priyadarshana 37, N. Pieris 12 n.o; M. Senaratne 2 /75).

Taxila Central - 224 (P. Fernando 30, D. Ganegoda 32, R. Atukorale 40, N. Sandaruwan 68; N. Pieris 2/62, N. Atapattu 2/53, V. Prasanna 2/1). -AK

Title for Ajmir MV 

From L.D. Chandrasiri, Matale

Ten schools in the District participated at this tournament organised and conducted by Matale District Football League under the SL Football Federation's Youth Development Programme. The Winners scored two goals in the first half and one in the second through A. R. M. Nazeer (2) and M. Rifnas (1). 

M. Ramesh Refereed. 

Thurstan Dinner Dance

The guest artistes will be Ronnie Leitch and Lalith Fernando of Moonstones fame.

Proceeds of the dance will be utilised exclusively for college development activities. The funds are managed by the Thurstan College Trust Fund. Over the years this fund has made a significant contribution to academic and sports activities of the college.

Table reservations with Thurstan College Aquatic Club (675693) and Committee Members: Dinko Abeygunawardena (074-517596), Sirosha Gunathileka (555880), Bathiya Seebert (635171) and Damith Dayananda (434596). There will also be a lot of prizes, surprises and air tickets on offer.

ICC hits errant members hard

By Marlon Fernandopulle

In a Press Release to the Media ICC President Malcolm Gray said, "Cricket in some countries, most notably Pakistan, is in the front line of world events. We need to adopt creative solutions to support those affected and to overcome these problems. In agreeing to use independent venues the Board was totally supportive of countries affected by recent horrific events and unanimous that every effort should be made to assist them,"

The decision means that if a match or series cannot be played at a home venue it can be rescheduled to the opposing team's country or a neutral venue. In either case it would be regarded as a 'home' series for the original host nation.

At the same time, international cricket Boards could face penalties running into millions of dollars for deliberately ignoring obligations under the ICC's Future Tours Program. Stringent new penalties for fixture breakers will be adopted, based on the following process:

Non-complying countries will face financial penalties of at least US$2 million, which would be paid to the affected country. For Test tours, the affected country would receive two ICC Test Championship points, as though it had won the series, with the offending countries further penalised by the deduction of two points. 

An ICC Disputes Resolution Committee will adjudicate contested cases. Countries would be exempt from penalties if fixtures were cancelled due to force majeure, natural disaster, war, or where the safety of players and officials was proven to be at risk. The new system will be enforced by binding contract, signed by all Member countries.

Sri Lanka were represented at the ICC meeting by CEO Anura Tennekoon and Chairman Interim Committee Vijaya Malalasekera. An official of the BCCSL confirmed that the Lankan officials had bi-lateral talks with their counterparts in the West Indies and Zimbabwe regarding the forthcoming tours to Sri Lanka. 

Following the assurances given on the safety and comfort of the players by the Lankan officials,both West Indies and Zimbabwe re-confirmed their tours to Sri Lanka.

Abeywardena saves Thomians

By Bruce Maurice 

Royal's skipper Janith Perera drew first blood for Royal, when he scored a tapping goal and in the first quarter it was 1-0 in favour of the host school. Perera had tasted blood and he wanted more. It came when he scored off the bar position to give his side a 2-0 lead. In the third quarter he made it a hat-trick with an immediate shot taken out of the seven metre. 

But this was where the Thomians started to come into the game. Wayne De Silva scored in an extra man position to pull Royal's lead back and a few seconds later, Dilhan De Silva scored from the bar to make it 3-2.

When the final quarter started Royal had lost their bearings and this was where Theruna Abeywardena drove the last nail into the Royal coffin to save the Thomians when he scored off the bar to make it 3 all.

In this leg too. Sohan Wu of Royal was fouled three times by the referee and ordered out of the pool. D. Rozairo of Royal was also warned once and so was Eramga Fernando of S. Thomas'. 

In the Under15 game S. Thomas' beat Royal 4-2 

Sports Editor's note - In an encounter like this which generates quite a lot of tension among old boys of both schools and supporters, it is hoped that from next year onwards neutral referess are appointed to officiate.

John Keells win opener at hockey 7s

The tournament will be continued at the same venue today. 

Results. 

John Keells beat Sri Lankan Airlines 2-0; Sampath Bank drew nil all with Janashakthi Group; Hilton beat Mackwoods 2-0; John Keells beat Hatton National Bank 'B' 1-0; Sampath Bank beat Ceylon Tobacco 3-0; Airport and Aviation beat Hong Kong Bank 3-0; Ceylon Tobacco drew one all with UniLevers; A.W. D Group beat Glaxo SmithKline 3-0; Airport and Aviation beat Sri Lankan Airlines 1-0; Metropoliton beat Aitken Spence 2-1. (BM) 

Halahackone re-elected 

Mr. Rajan Sellamuttu was elected as Vice Chairman.

The Board consists of the following: Messrs. Bernard Halahackone (Chairman), Rajan Selamuttu (Vice Chairman), Devinda S. Senanayake, Sirimevan D. Senanayake, Dhammika Attygalle, Suranjith Premadasa and Miss Rohini De Mel. 

Cairns to challenge Aussies

He is expected to be named in the New Zealand side to play against an Australian Capital Territory President's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra starting on Sunday. "If it had been another tour or another team I might have stayed behind and kept working on my fitness but I just can't resist the challenge.

Lanka leave for Sharjah tourney today

Sri Lanka who have won their last two assignments in Sharjah will be all out to make it three in-a-row when they take on Pakistan and Zimbabwe in the forthcoming tournament. (MF)

BCCSL gets go ahead for bids

By Laila Nasry

Commercial High Court Judge W. Wimalachandra granted an enjoining order preventing WSG Nimbus Pvt. Ltd from interfering with the BCCSL from negotiating or entering into contracts with any other party pertaining to any matter, particular those covered by the Master Rights Agreement. 

Meanwhile WSG Nimbus is seeking to challenge the enjoining order and is also hoping to file a notice with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Further instructions have been issued to the bank to make necessary payments in accordance with its payment obligations. The enjoining order was a result of the agreement between the BCCSL and WSG Nimbus ceasing to operate on October 15, due to the latter defaulting payment subsequent to the West Indies Tour. 

According to the settlement reached between the BCCSL and WSG Nimbus Pvt. Ltd. on February 5 2001, following the latter failing to furnish a bank guarantee early this year, it was decided that the agreement entered into would be obsolete in the event of non-payment on specified dates. 

Romesh de Silva PC, with Dinal Philips, Hiran de Alwis, Keshan Thalgahagoda, Nilshantha Sirimana and Ranil Prematileke instructed by Julius and Creasy appeared for the BCCSL. 

CR out to manacle Police

By Bernie Wijesekera 

Then came the Clifford Cup K.O. the new-look Police team with return of Norman Silva, the former Sri Lanka prop, lead the 'eight' admirably to outplay the Red Shirts. 

This final is going to be a rousing contest between the respective forwards. The Red Shirts with the return of former national coach Ajith Abeyratne, to assist them are playing better and skillful rugby. It has been a winning ploy - thanks to Ajith. 

According to Kishan Musafer, who is leading the team says, there is better coordination. The entire team has contributed much for their success story. They did well to beat the Havies and the Army XV to enter this final. CR has forgotten the past and are concentrating on building a team for the future. They are determined to manacle the Cops after suffering two reversals against them this season. The threes look good with young Haren Kaluarachchi and Musafer playing as centres howing up well with their penetrative runs. Asanga Rodrigo in the last line is safe and sure and constantly forming the overlap. 

Both teams will go flat out to win this major title - the last in the year 2001 rugby calendar. Let's hope they play it hard, but maintain the spirit of the game which is more important than the final outcome. Hope the crazy fans will leave the Ref. alone rather than trying to control the game from the touch line. 

Police 'Griffins' won the Caltex 'B' League beating Galle RFU in the final in Galle. 

The teams CR&FC from: Shantha Rohana, Majeed, H. Gabriel, C. Hewasasam, Roshan Perera, H.U. Jayasinghe, C. Abeysuriya, Savantha de Saram (No.8) Shamly Nawaz, C. Nishantha, Roshan Peiris, H. Kalurachchi, K. Musafer (Capt.), N. Ekanayake, Nishantha Kumara, Asanga Rodrigo. 

Police SC from: Norman Silva (Capt.), T. Tillekeratne, Muthumala, Aruna Fernando, Upul Peiris, Wilson, Nazeer (No.8), Kulatunga, Aruna Silva, Anjula Silva, Hiran Wijeweera, Nilusha Fernando, Ajantha Rodrigo, C. Thushara, A. Deen, C. Perera S. Dissanayake.