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ABA President promoted
Jayakumar Thangavelu, the youngest Thomian boxer to lead the school's team at the age of 15 has been elevated to the rank of D.I.G. Police. An outstanding Public Schools boxer, he has won many titles in the "Stubbs" and Nationals. He was a scientific boxer who was later picked to represent the Sri Lanka schools in the Indo-Ceylon meet which was a regular event in the schools' boxing calendar during his time - 1960-63.

'Thanga' joined the Police in 1968 as a sub-inspector. It was hard grinding to reach the top, which he earned on merit. Amiable 'Thanga' is an "officer and a gentleman" and has been in the forefront of Sri Lanka sports - especially boxing.

When he was interviewed by The Sunday Times after his elevation to the rank of DI he said he is very thankful to his parents and his alma mater for whatever that he has achieved in life.He was coached in boxing by Mr. Wolsey Fonseka. Boxing was his first love. He taught his charges always to indulge in a straight left plus better ring craft to outbox the opponent.-BW

WP Rugby annual tourney in March
The Western Province Rugby Football Union will hold their sixth annual tournament starting on March 4 onwards. This 15-a-side under-24 tournament will herald the year 2003 rugby season.

The tournament gives playing opportunities to schoolboys who are just out of school to continue their rugby at competitive level. This open tournament, is not confined to Clubs in the W. Province, but all rugby playing clubs are eligible to participate. All players should be under-24 years on Jan. 1,2003.Entries close on Feb 27 with the Administrative Sec, WPRU on Feb. 27 at 12 noon - 7A, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7. -BW

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