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Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Photographs of Ravi Rudra from his friend Mr. Saman Gunawardana (Sri Lanka Athletics) who had kindly taken these from the “Times of Ceylon Collection” of National Archive Department. Ravi is extremely grateful to Saman. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

Jun 21, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Rupert Ferdinands: A Stellar Career …. & A Thomian Tall-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ravi Rudra, whose chosen title for this illustrated essay was “Rupert Ferdinands: A Blazing Tennis Star and Much More”  … while the plethora of photographs rendered this item a difficult piece to insert — so that some illustrations will be missing; a or will be inserted over time. The Editor has also inserted highlighting emphasis along the way. Rupert W. Ferdinands, born April 1936, was an outstanding product of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. He is also a former Head Prefect of the School, a B.Sc. (Hons) graduate, Sri Lanka Davis Cup player and Australian qualified tennis coach (Level 3). Rupert excelled in Tennis for his College and Country, having made his national debut as a young schoolboy. Teen Rupert in Ceylon Tennis Team at the Hague in 1953 ….L-R: Percy Ernst, Douglas Fonseka, Lionel Fonseka (Manager), Douglas Scharenguivel and 17-year-old Rupert ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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