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Pradeep Kumara, Susanthika confirmed as captains
It was stated in certain quarters that controversial sprinter Rohan Pradeep Kumara had been picked to captain the overall Sri Lankan contingent for the forthcoming South Asian Federation Games (SAFG) in Islamabad, Michael Karunatilleke of the National Olympic Committee denied that there were moves to make Kumara the captain.

Susanthika Jayasinghe, by virtue of her past performances has been appointed as the overall captain, and Rohan Pradeep Kumara has been appointed as the athletics captain. This was confirmed by Prema Pinnawela, Secretary, Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). He also mentioned that there will be 3 or 4 batches leaving for the SAF Games. The first batch will leave on March 25.

"We hope to get about 9 to 10 gold medals", added Pinnawela, about the hopes expressed at the SAF games. We should get at least 2 medals in swimming, 1 in Karate, one in shooting, one in boxing". said Pinnawela, reverting back to the core issue in question. Pradeep Rohana will leave with the second contingent on the 30th of March, and not with the first one on the 25th." Added Pinnawela.

As regards the early departure of the first batch is that they needed time to acclimatize themselves with the conditions in Pakistan and that is why they are leaving earlier than the others, the IOC sources commented.

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