Isipathanians who represented the country in hockey and excelled in the field of cricket and played in the Division 1 tournament are A.J. Rumy, A.H.M. Fowzie, S.H.M. Hallaj, S.H.M. Kuthubdee, S.H.U. Karnain who turned out to be a double international.Ananda Wimalaratne who was a famous hockey player made his debut for Colts and shifted to play for CH & FC along with Shiran Massaron were appointed as Patrons to get the past players involved to work as a team for the benefit of the younger generation from the grassroot level and provide them with the necessary assistance for their educational matters. They will work with the sole ambition of producing National level hockey players.
The principal M.Y.P.P. Bandara addressing the gathering thanked all those who attended the meeting and said, since you had a love for the game, you are here today spending your precious time and my support will always be there for the game of hockey.
The Education Ministry has to take necessary steps to appoint capable persons in Colombo and outstation schools if this game has to be promoted.
By – Daily News