The AGM of the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka was held on 30th March 2015 at the C.F.S.L. Premises at Maharagama at 6. p.m.
It is very difficult to carry on the work of these small federations viz Chess, Carrom etc. without experienced officials. If officials of any company are not permitted to hold on to their posts for more than one or two terms and complete new comers are asked to take over the management what would be the outcome? This applies to everybody, Cabinet, Parliament, Corporations State Institutions etc. The law as interpreted by the Attorney General should be for mega sports like Cricket, Football, Athletics, Rugby, Netball etc. where a lot of money and sponsors are involved. In these Federations people are fighting to compete for these posts for monetary and other benefits whereas in Carrom we find it difficult to get even a quorum sometimes.
As per the Sports Law introduced by the Ministry of Sports none of the earlier officials contested the key posts viz. General Secretary, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Asst. Secretary and Asst. Treasurer. They are all council members helping out those in the key posts and doing silent work since the work and activities of the Federation has to be continued NON-STOP since e ours is a Federation which has brought World, Asian and SAARC titles over the years. A little lapse or lull in the game will create endless problems for the players who need to play continuously to maintain consistency. The President Mr.M.D.N.Gunatilleke remains as President since he was there only for one term. The officials were nominated to the respective posts and council members unanimously.
PresidentMr.M.D.N.Gunatilleke
Chief Executive OfficerMrs.M.R.Mathiasz
General SecretaryMr.D.L.N.Jayatilleke
Vice PresidentsWing Commander .V.T.S.Sirimanne
Mrs.Leela de Silva
Mr.U.N.Perera
Mr. Naushad Haq
TreasurerMr.M.G.N.Premasiri
Tournament SecretaryMr.G.L.Mathiasz
Asst. SecretaryMrs.Hema Perera
Asst. TreasurerMr.Ruwan Menaka Peiris
Council members –Feedo S.C., Electro S.C., Air Force SC, Poruthota SC, Raddolu SC, Carromites s , Moratuwa University, Colombo Municipality, Woodlands SC and Schools Association.
We would like to mention that we have still not got any premises and have to pay arrears of
07 months totalling Rs.280,000/- at the rate of Rs.40,000/- per month. Will we have any takers?
