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FFSL is in a mess!!!
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has set a date for its elective annual general meeting, but the sports ministry says the decision of the former officials is null and void as the term of office of the current members ended on September 15.
FFSL held an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Thursday at a hotel in the Wattala area with the participation of three foreign representatives. However, a special gazette notification issued on September 17 nullified all decisions taken by sports associations, including the FFSL, after September 15.
The administration has been accused of failing to follow instructions from FIFA, the AFC and the Ministry of Sports and mismanaging funds.
The current FFSL administration managed to pass new constitutional amendments, which were approved by a majority in the presence of foreign observers at the SGM, but all decisions and transactions made by FFSL officials will be recognized as invalid after September 15.
The remarks were observed by SGM South Asia FIFA Regional Office Development Manager, Prince Rufus, FIFA Senior MA Governance Services Manager, Sarah Solemale and Head of South Asia Unit Development and Governance Department, AFC, Parushottam Kattel. An extraordinary gazette notification issued by the Sports Ministry informed FFSL that their existing tenure has been extended till October 30.
However, after the special gazette notification was found to be illegal as it was issued without the valid signature of the sports minister, another special gazette notification was issued cancelling the previous gazette notification which legally made the current FFSL administration a valid entity to operate and govern.
“This is clearly against the law of the game. The current FFSL administration has no mandate to act and act on behalf of the sport,” explained Sri Lanka’s top sports lawyer, Advocate Panduka Keerthinanda.
Keerthinanda clarified that the FFSL extension obtained through a special gazette notification is completely illegal and the FFSL is hiding to play an unlawful game. Even opposition MP Mujibar Rahman, who stated that this special gazette announcement was issued by a top official of the Sports Ministry with the knowledge of the Sports Minister, questioned its validity.
FFSL අවුල් ජාලයක පැටලෙයි!!!
ශ්‍රී ලංකා පාපන්දු සම්මේලනය (FFSL) සිය තේරීම් වාර්ෂික මහා සභා රැස්වීම සඳහා දින නියම කර ඇතත්, වත්මන් සාමාජිකයින්ගේ නිල කාලය සැප්තැම්බර් 15 දිනෙන් අවසන් වූ බැවින් හිටපු නිළධාරීන්ගේ තීරණය ශුන්‍ය සහ බල රහිත බව ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය පවසයි.
FFSL විසින් බ්‍රහස්පතින්දා විශේෂ මහා සභා රැස්වීමක් (EGM) වත්තල ප්‍රදේශයේ හෝටලයකදී විදේශ නියෝජිතයින් තිදෙනෙකුගේ සහභාගීත්වයෙන් පවත්වන ලදී. කෙසේ වෙතත්, සැප්තැම්බර් 17 වන දින නිකුත් කරන ලද විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් සැප්තැම්බර් 15 න් පසු FFSL ඇතුළු ක්‍රීඩා සංගම් විසින් ගනු ලැබූ සියලුම තීරණ බල රහිත කර ඇත.
FIFA, AFC සහ ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය විසින් කලින් ලබා දුන් උපදෙස් පිළිපැදීමට අපොහොසත් වීම සහ අරමුදල් වැරදි ලෙස කළමනාකරණය කිරීම සම්බන්ධයෙන් පරිපාලනයට චෝදනා එල්ල වී ඇත.
වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනය නව ව්‍යවස්ථා සංශෝධන සම්මත කර ගැනීමට සමත් වූ අතර, එය SGM හි විදේශීය නිරීක්ෂකයින් පැමිණීමේදී බහුතරයක් විසින් අනුමත කරන ලදී, නමුත් FFSL නිලධාරීන් විසින් ගනු ලබන සියලුම තීරණ සහ ගනුදෙනු සැප්තැම්බර් 15න් පසු වලංගු නොවන බවට හඳුනාගනු ඇත.
SGM දකුණු ආසියාවේ FIFA ප්‍රාදේශීය කාර්යාල සංවර්ධන කළමනාකරු, ප්‍රින්ස් රූෆස්, FIFA හි ජ්‍යෙෂ්ඨ MA පාලන සේවා කළමනාකරු, Sarah Solemale සහ දකුණු ආසියානු ඒකක සංවර්ධන දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ සහ පාලන දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ ප්‍රධානී AFC, Parushottam Kattel විසින් මෙම ප්‍රකාශ නිරීක්ෂණය කරන ලදී. ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය විසින් නිකුත් කරන ලද අතිවිශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් ඔවුන්ගේ පවතින නිල කාලය ඔක්තෝබර් 31 දක්වා දීර්ඝ කර ඇති බව FFSL දැනුම්දෙන ලදී.
කෙසේ වෙතත්, විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනය ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යවරයාගේ වලංගු අත්සනකින් තොරව නිකුත් කර ඇති බැවින් එය නීතිවිරෝධී බව පෙනී යාමෙන් පසුව, නීත්‍යානුකූලව වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනය ක්‍රියාත්මක වීමට සහ පාලනය කිරීමට වලංගු ආයතනයක් බවට පත් කළ පෙර ගැසට් නිවේදනය අවලංගු කරමින් තවත් විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් නිකුත් කරන ලදී.
“මෙය පැහැදිලිවම ක්‍රීඩා නීතියට පටහැනි ක්‍රියාවක්. වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනයට ක්‍රීඩාව වෙනුවෙන් ක්‍රියා කිරීමට සහ ක්‍රියා කිරීමට කිසිදු ජනවරමක් නොමැත, ”ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ඉහළම ක්‍රීඩා නීතීඥ නීතීඥ පණ්ඩුක කීර්තිනන්ද විස්තර කළේය.
විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් ලබාගෙන ඇති FFSL දිගුව සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම නීත්‍යානුකූල නොවන බවත් FFSL නීති විරෝධී ක්‍රීඩාවක් කිරීමට සැඟවී සිටින බවත් කීර්තිනන්ද පැහැදිලි කළේය. මෙම විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනය ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යවරයාගේ අනුදැනුමකින් ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශයේ ඉහළම නිලධාරියකු විසින් නිකුත් කරන ලද්දක් බව ප්‍රකාශ කළ විපක්ෂ‍යේ පාර්ලිමේන්තු මන්ත්‍රී මුජිබර් රහුමාන් පවා එහි වලංගුභාවය ප්‍රශ්න කළේය.
FFSL குழப்பத்தில் உள்ளது!!!
இலங்கை கால்பந்து சம்மேளனம் (FFSL) அதன் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட வருடாந்த பொதுக் கூட்டத்திற்கான தேதியை நிர்ணயித்துள்ளது, ஆனால் தற்போதைய உறுப்பினர்களின் பதவிக்காலம் செப்டம்பர் 15 அன்று முடிவடைந்ததால் முன்னாள் அதிகாரிகளின் முடிவு செல்லாது என்று விளையாட்டு அமைச்சகம் கூறுகிறது.
மூன்று வெளிநாட்டு பிரதிநிதிகளின் பங்குபற்றுதலுடன் வத்தளை பிரதேசத்தில் உள்ள ஹோட்டல் ஒன்றில் FFSL விசேட பொதுக்கூட்டம் (EGM) வியாழக்கிழமை நடைபெற்றது. எவ்வாறாயினும், செப்டம்பர் 17 ஆம் தேதி வெளியிடப்பட்ட சிறப்பு வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் செப்டம்பர் 15 க்குப் பிறகு FFSL உட்பட விளையாட்டு சங்கங்கள் எடுத்த அனைத்து முடிவுகளையும் ரத்து செய்தது.
நிர்வாகம், FIFA, AFC மற்றும் விளையாட்டு அமைச்சகம் ஆகியவற்றால் முன்னர் வழங்கப்பட்ட அறிவுறுத்தல்களைப் பின்பற்றத் தவறியதாகவும், நிதியை தவறாக நிர்வகிப்பதாகவும் குற்றம் சாட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது.
தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகம் புதிய அரசியலமைப்பு திருத்தங்களை நிறைவேற்ற முடிந்தது, அவை SGM இல் வெளிநாட்டு பார்வையாளர்கள் முன்னிலையில் பெரும்பான்மையினரால் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்டன, ஆனால் FFSL அதிகாரிகளால் எடுக்கப்பட்ட அனைத்து முடிவுகளும் பரிவர்த்தனைகளும் செப்டம்பர் 15 க்குப் பிறகு செல்லாதவையாக அங்கீகரிக்கப்படும்.
SGM தெற்காசியா FIFA பிராந்திய அலுவலக மேம்பாட்டு மேலாளர், பிரின்ஸ் ரூஃபஸ், FIFA மூத்த MA ஆளுகை சேவைகள் மேலாளர், சாரா சோலேமலே மற்றும் தெற்காசிய அலகு அபிவிருத்தி மற்றும் ஆளுகைத் துறையின் தலைவர், AFC, பருஷோத்தம் கட்டேல் ஆகியோர் இந்த கருத்துக்களைக் கவனித்தனர். விளையாட்டு அமைச்சினால் வெளியிடப்பட்ட அசாதாரண வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் FFSL க்கு அவர்களின் தற்போதைய பதவிக்காலம் அக்டோபர் 31 வரை நீட்டிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
எவ்வாறாயினும், விளையாட்டு அமைச்சரின் செல்லுபடியான கையொப்பம் இன்றி வெளியிடப்பட்ட விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் சட்டவிரோதமானது என கண்டறியப்பட்டதையடுத்து, தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகத்தை செயற்படுத்துவதற்கும் ஆட்சி செய்வதற்கும் செல்லுபடியாகும் நிறுவனமாக மாற்றியமைக்கும் முந்தைய வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தலை இரத்துச் செய்து மற்றுமொரு விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் வெளியிடப்பட்டது. .
“இது தெளிவாக விளையாட்டின் சட்டத்திற்கு எதிரானது. தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகத்திற்கு விளையாட்டுக்காகச் செயல்படுவதற்கும், செயற்படுவதற்கும் எந்த ஆணையும் இல்லை” என்று இலங்கையின் உயர்மட்ட விளையாட்டு சட்டத்தரணி சட்டத்தரணி பண்டுக கீர்த்தினந்தா விளக்கினார்.
விஷேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தலின் ஊடாக பெறப்பட்ட FFSL நீடிப்பு முற்றிலும் சட்டவிரோதமானது என்றும், FFSL சட்டவிரோதமான விளையாட்டை விளையாட மறைந்திருப்பதாகவும் கீர்த்தினாந்த தெளிவுபடுத்தினார். இந்த விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் விளையாட்டுத்துறை அமைச்சருக்கு தெரிந்தே விளையாட்டு அமைச்சின் உயர் அதிகாரியொருவரால் வெளியிடப்பட்டதாக தெரிவித்த எதிர்க்கட்சி பாராளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் முஜிபர் ரஹ்மான் கூட அதன் செல்லுபடியாகும் என கேள்வி எழுப்பியுள்ளார்.
Source: Sunday Times
The Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 has reached its most exciting phase as the semi-finalists are now confirmed. The competition has been intense, with top teams battling it out in the Super Eight stage to secure their spot in the final four.
Semi-Final Fixtures
Defending Champions Alighar National College vs. Hameed Al Husseine College
Last Year’s Runners-Up Zahira College vs. St. Joseph’s College (Last Year’s 4th Place Team)
Tournament Recap & Key Highlights
Alighar National College, the defending champions, have once again proven their dominance, finishing at the top of their group. They now face Hameed Al Husseine College, a team that has shown excellent tactical discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
Zahira College, who finished as runners-up last year, continue to impress with strong performances and now face a determined St. Joseph’s College, a team that has significantly improved since last season and will be looking to cause an upset.
Al Falah College, a newly promoted team to Division 1, has been one of the standout performers this year, proving that they can compete at the highest level despite not making the semi-finals.
Last year third place Darrusalam College unable to proceed to Semi Finals
What to Expect in the Semi-Finals
With four powerhouse teams ready to fight for a spot in the final, fans can expect high-intensity clashes, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments. The road to glory is not easy, and only the two best teams will advance to the grand finale.
Will Alighar National College successfully defend their title, or will we see a new champion emerge? Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for the latest updates, match previews, and expert analysis.
In the second week of the ongoing “Mastercard Plate Championship” Inter-Club Rugby Football Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Rugby, C.H. & F.C. Club and Army Sports Club clinched impressive victories, strengthening their standings in the tournament.
C.H. & F.C. Dominate Sri Lions Club 47-20
C.H. & F.C. showcased their prowess by defeating Sri Lions Club with a decisive 47-20 victory in the 41st match at the Ratmalana Air Force Camp Ground. Despite trailing 14-17 at halftime, C.H. & F.C. surged ahead, scoring six goals and one try, while Sri Lions managed two goals, one try, and one penalty.
This win propelled C.H. & F.C. to the top of the “Palanga” championship standings among five competing clubs. The London-based club has played 10 matches since the preliminary round, securing five wins and accumulating 33 points, including eight bonus points.
Army Overpowers Navy 49-22
In the 42nd match at the Ratmalana Air Force Base, Army Sports Club secured a commanding 49-22 win over Navy Club. The Army team demonstrated their strength by scoring three goals, five tries, and one penalty. The Navy team responded with two goals, one try, and one penalty. The score was tied 10-10 at halftime, but Army’s aggressive play in the second half sealed the victory.
Current Standings in the Palanga Championship
- C.H. & F.C.: 33 points (8 bonus points, 5 wins from 10 matches)
- Army Sports Club: 24 points (4 wins from 9 matches)
- Police Sports Club: 21 points
- Sri Lions Club: 13 points
- Navy Club: 5 points
With these recent victories, both C.H. & F.C. and Army Sports Club are poised to maintain their momentum as the “Mastercard Plate Championship” progresses. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action as the tournament continues to unfold.
Football
Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024: Super Eight Round Concludes – Semifinalists Confirmed!
The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 (Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament) has ended on a high note, producing four standout teams that will battle for a place in the final. Below is a comprehensive look at the match results, final points tables, and key highlights from the tournament so far.
Match Results Overview
- St. Joseph’s College 4-0 Darussalam College
- Kalutara Muslim Central 2-3 Alighar National School
- Hameed Al Husseine College 1-0 Al Falah College
- Zahira College 4-0 St. Patrick’s College
- St. Joseph’s College 1-1 Alighar National School
- Darussalam College 7-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
- Al Falah College 0-3 Zahira College
- St. Patrick’s College 0-4 Hameed Al Husseine College
- Alighar National School 5-1 Darussalam College
- St. Joseph’s College 1-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
- Zahira College 2-0 Hameed Al Husseine College
- Al Falah College 3-2 St. Patrick’s College
Group A Standings
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alighar National School | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | St. Joseph’s College | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 3 | Darussalam College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Kalutara Muslim Central College | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):
- Alighar National School
- St. Joseph’s College
Group B Standings
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahira College | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Hameed Al Husseine College | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Al Falah College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | St. Patrick’s College | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):
- Zahira College
- Hameed Al Husseine College
Summary & Semi-Final Preview
- Alighar National School and St. Joseph’s College finished level on points at the top of Group A. Their draw against each other kept the race tight, but both teams delivered strong performances in the remaining matches to secure 7 points each.
- Zahira College dominated Group B with three consecutive wins, scoring 9 goals and conceding none. Hameed Al Husseine College followed suit, showcasing solid defense and earning 6 points to claim the second semi-final berth.
- Darussalam College, Kalutara Muslim Central, Al Falah College, and St. Patrick’s College showed fighting spirit but fell short in the quest for the knockout stage.
Semi Finals
- Alighar National School will face Hameed Al Husseine College in the Semi Finals
- Zahira College will face St. Joseph’s College in the Semi Finals
The semi-finals promise high-octane clashes as the top contenders face off. Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive match previews, live coverage, and post-match analysis as we approach the grand finale of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2025.
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