Cricket World Cup victory of 1996 marked with a special event

A special commemorative event to mark 30 years since Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 Cricket World Cup victory was marked with a  programme at the Indira Cancer Trust premises in Maharagama today.

A number of members who were part in the winning team attended the event and the event provided children undergoing treatment and their family members the opportunity to view the prestigious trophy, helping to uplift their spirits and emotional strength.

The event was held under the patronage of distinguished members of the victorious 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, including Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ravindra Pushpakumara, Chaminda Vaas, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, Upul Chandana, and Roshan Mahanama, along with the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation, Navin Dissanayake.

In addition, tokens of appreciation were presented to the players of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation, Mr. Navin Dissanayake.

In parallel with the commemoration, an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation and the Indira Cancer Trust to provide support to children battling cancer and their families.

Established in 2016, the Indira Cancer Trust is a leading Sri Lankan organization dedicated to supporting families facing cancer and other serious illnesses. It provides patient care support, psychosocial assistance, awareness programmes, and accommodation facilities for families who travel long distances for treatment. Through a wide range of initiatives, the Trust works closely
with hospitals and communities across the country to ensure compassionate and dignified support for those affected by serious illnesses.

Established in 1981, the Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation plays a significant role not only in the development of cricket in the country but also in carrying out various social initiatives.

 Under the guidance of its Chairman, Navin Dissanayake, arrangements for coordinating the participation of players and the exhibition of the World Cup trophy for this commemorative event were successfully organized, the Indira Cancer Trust said.