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Ranjith Wijekoon-the hockey legend-by Althaf Nawaz Source:Dailynews Ranjith Wijekoon, who celebrated his 80th birthday a few days back, was the cynosure of all eyes on the hockey field during his heyday. Hockey was one of the key sports which brought honour and fame to the country until the 1970’s. The city of Matale was instrumental in unearthing some talented players who excelled at school, club and international level. Ranjith started his primary education at Vijaya College, Matale. He joined St. Thomas College, Matale from grade three in 1952 until he left school in 1960. Hailing from a hockey playing family he was a hockey fanatic during his school days and opted to scoop the ball for his ‘Alma Mater’ from 1958 to 1960. ...