Minister approves Lewke’s proposals

by S.M. Jiffrey Abdeen

The Minister of Sport Navin Dissanayake has approved the recommendation made by the Chairman National Sports Council Retired Senior DIG Nimal Lewke the necessary criteria to qualify for the posts of member of the National Selection Committee or as a National Selector. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the National Sports Council and retired senior DIG Nimal Lewke to the Sunday Observer.

The recommendations are:

1 Must have represented Sri Lanka in that sport at an International Level or a former National Champion.

2 A former National or Junior National Coach who has internationally or nationally trained any top teams/athletes and presently not involved in coaching

3 Should not be involved in active politics

4 Must follow all the rules and regulations of sports by - Laws.

Nimal Lewke is a double International having represented the country at both boxing and rugby and was also the National coach for rugby.