Chandralingam of FFSL passes away

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Chandralingam of FFSL passes away

June 17, 2014

S. Chandralingam commonly known as “Chandra Mama” has served in the FFSL for over 25 years since 1989 to date. He served in many departments including many years in Competition Department Referees and Finance Department and lastly was the coordinator for Senior and Junior Leagues tournaments with Competitions Department. Recently he concluded the Senior Inter-League tournament with success with 54 teams and was just about to kick off the Junior under 19 League tournament with 65 teams.

Chandra was a player in Eli House Sports Club in Mutwal and later became a Football Administrator.

He was also a Qualified Referee who had officiated more than 100 league matches and was a Team Manager /Secretary for many reputed clubs including Negombo Youth, Ratnams ,Youngsters and many clubs. He too coached Youngsters SC at the Premier League in 90s.

His body will remain at 34/2, Maradana Road, Handala, Wattala. The remains will leave residence at 3.00 p.m. to Borella Cemetery for cremation at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 18thJune, 2014.(KH/SI)