Wesley in hot water for fielding ineligible rugby player

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By: Susil Premalal

(Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has initiated an inquiry following a complaint alleging that a rugby player, who left school due to failing the GCE O/L Examination, represented the Wesley College Under-19 Rugby Team.

The inquiry was prompted by detailed written and verbal complaints from players, coaches, parents of respective schools, and others to the SLSRFA authorities.

The initial inquiry, held today at Asoka MV in Colombo, focused on Wesley College Under-19 rugby player R.A.S.H. Peiris. It was attended by the Wesley master-in-charge and senior officials from the SLSRFA.

SLSRFA Secretary D.W.M. Nimmana requested the Wesley Principal, through the master-in-charge, to provide several documents for the inquiry, including R.A.S.H. Peiris's Schools Rugby identity card, player registration, birth certificate, 2023 and 2024 GCE O/L admission cards, and the school leaving certificate certified by the Principal.

Recently, the Schools Sports Association and the Ministry of Education have received numerous complaints regarding fraudulent incidents in major team championships among popular schools in Colombo.

According to informed sources from the Education Ministry, allegations suggest that some leading schools engage in fraudulent activities by fielding over-aged players or those who have left school to participate in tournaments.

These alleged misdeeds are believed to occur based on recommendations from trainers and coaches associated with these schools.

Meanwhile, Director of Sports at the Ministry of Education, Athula Wijenayaka, commented, “We have not yet received any complaint about this incident. Typically, recommendations are forwarded to the Education Ministry after investigations are completed by the school associations.”

Comments - 7

Gehan Friday, 21 June 2024 06:43 AM

Why players need to be qualified O/L' s to play rugby?

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Guppi Menapause Friday, 21 June 2024 07:39 AM

The boy may have failed in his studies, and you announced it to the world, also with a photo. He would be deeply affected by this. Was it necessary? At least let him excel in sports. He is not older than the other players, so why make such a big fuss? These switched on parents, especially the mothers of the players, should be barred from attending school rugby matches

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Ram Friday, 21 June 2024 08:33 AM

This cannot happen unknowingly. Principal, Master in Charge of the Rugby must answer and the Schools PTA must address the issue

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Mikael Friday, 21 June 2024 01:30 PM

They is it that the players name and face is revealed? This player has completed his second try and is currently awaiting results! This is very unprofessional how it's handled.

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N NEVILLE Saturday, 22 June 2024 05:00 AM

This is not the manner in which a responsible media institution would report an incident. There seems to be more than the eye could see,

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Michael Sunday, 23 June 2024 09:10 PM

There r many who have failed there o/l but doing great jobs better than the ones who passed!!

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Anura Monday, 24 June 2024 05:50 PM

There are also some great parliamentarians who even don’t have OL or even grade 8 standard being elected with all facilities covered by the people of this nation. Initially have not even had a bicycle as mode of transport and with their hard work are using pickups, jeeps and limousines.

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