Public Service Club, Kandy celebrates 65th anniversary on grand scale

by Upananda JAYASUNDERA - Kandy Sports Special Corr.

Anniversary celebrations: The Public Service Sports Club Kandy will celebrate the 65th anniversary this year by organising a sports day soon.

It was in 1946 under the colonial era that the Government Agent of Kandy Sir Richard Aluvihare felt the need for a sports club for public servants for their recreational activities.

For the up-coming celebrations the following activities will be carried out:-

1. Six-a-side cricket tournament for the members.

2. Walking Races for age groups:30-35, 35-40, 40-45, 45-50, 55-60, 65-70 and over 70 years.

3. Invitation cricket tournament for girls schools in Kandy. The ceremonies will be held under the patronage of the Governor of Central Province Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and the guest of honour will be the Government Agent, Kandy Gamini Seneviratne. A sports Souvenir in connection with the festival will be published. A meeting of the organising committee will be held today (Sunday August 21) at 10 a.m. at the Club House to finalise details regarding the celebrations.