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Lankan Women's hockey team excel in S'gapore
By Annesley Ferreira
Sri Lanka helped by five goals from four games by vice-Captain Shayama Ranasinghe enabled Sri Lanka to win the silver medal at the 2nd Asian Hockey Federation Women's Hockey Tournament played in Singapore. Sri Lanka remained unbeaten defeating Thailand four nil, Hong Kong 3-nil

Medal round draws top golfers
The Royal Colombo Golf the second oldest Golf club outside England has made a name in the international circuit (especially in the Asian region) said Lalith Ramnayake, the Club Captain RCGC.

Ramanayake who has indulged in many ball games - today is a frontline golfer in the country. He was speaking about the support rendered by the Private Sector in sponsoring many tournaments that really give the local golders an opportunity of regularly indulging in competitive golf.

Celltel, will be sponsoring the February Monthly medal 175 golfers - the cream of Sri Lanka's golfers will take to the greens this is RCGC's penultimate tournament for 2002-03 Grand Prix and CELLTEL will provide prizes aplenty including some handsome trophies to the winners and runners-ups in the repective categories. It will tee off on Feb. 8.

Duminda Ratnayake, CEO Celltel said they were happy to join forces with the RCGC which has gone back for many years. His firm last year sponsored the March Monthly Medal. The tournament will be in four divisions. The 'A' div. whose handicap range for 0-9, while 'B' 10-18, 'C' 19-28, while 'D' accomodates golfers over 65 years. (senors).
Scores made at this tournament will be added wil be added to the RCGC Grand Prix table. (B.W.).

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