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Wesley’s gym, a boon to sportsmen
A long felt need for Wesley College, Colombo, a gymnasium saw the light of day, when it was declared open by the chief guest Rev. Rohita de Silva on Friday.

The Principal M.A.P. Fernando speaking on the occasion said that the Old Wesleyites Sports Club (OWSC) had done a tremendous task in giving this long felt need to the school. He thanked the OWSC headed by Parakrama Wijemanne and his committee and the Gynmnasium Project co-chaired by Ivor Mahroof, Rohan Perera and Secretary Jeremy Brohier for the hard work they had put in to see the project through.

The cost of the well equipped gymnasium is Rs. 1.2 million and the main sponsors are Metropolitan Group. This effort by the OWSC will assist the present and future sportsmen of Wesley to be fitter, stronger and to help build stamina.

It will stand in good stead to match their skills against the best, pointed out Fernando. “Studies and sports go hand in hand. Wesley has always been in front and has maintained the dignity of the institution even under stress,” said Fernando. He thanked the chief guest Rev. Rohita de Silva and all those present for their support. The Prefect of Games Kenneth de Silva, proposed the vote of thanks.

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