Zahira awarded points, disciplinary action against Trinity

By M. Shamil Amit
Zahira College has been awarded the points of their Under 19 inter-school match against Trinity College which did not take place as scheduled on July 29, after the Trinitians said they were unable to take the field due to medical reasons concerning their players.
The decision to award the six winning points to Zahira was taken by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Rugby Association (SLSRFA), in line with the rules set out in the tournament manual given to all the rugby playing schools.

Apart from this decision, Saliya Alexander, the coordinator of the SLSRFA, speaking to the Daily Mirror said, “The disciplinary committee of the SLSRFA will meet on August 6 (Saturday) at 2.00 p.m. at the Ministry of Education to decide the next course of action to be taken due to the pull out of Trinity without a valid reason.”
He further stated that letters to the masters in charge and prefect of games of the two schools have been sent to attend the inquiry and emphasized that stern action is to be taken against any side pulling out or not playing a match without a valid reason, including future suspension.
The win awarded to Zahira saw them shooting up to overall sixth position and will be eligible to participate in the knockout tournament which is scheduled to be played after the completion of the league.