Husband and wife combination represents Sri Lanka at Asian Masters Meet

by Upananda JAYASUNDERA - Kandy Sports Special Corr.

ATHLETICS: It was a happy occasion for the husband and wife combination of R. A. Chandradasa and his wife K.G.G. Menike at the 24th Masters Track and Field Meet at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

This couple from Ratnapura qualified to represent the country at the Asian Masters Athletic Championship to be held in Malaysia in December this year.

Chandradasa will participate in the 70 to 75 year age category in the 300 metres and 80 metres hurdles while his wife Menike will run in 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and 80 metres hurdles for 60 to 65 age group for women. There is another occasion to celebrate - the couple is celebrating 50 years of participation in athletics this year and has also the unique occasion of having participated in all 24 Masters Athletic meets held so far.

The couple seems genuinely interest in athletics and has opened a athletic museum at their home in Kuruwita in the Ratnapura District and this is open to the general public. Chandradasa and his wife Menike were presented a memento by Sports Minister C.B. Ratnayake at the conclusion of the Masters Athletic Meet.