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Mahinda Rajapakse Appointed as the new Prime Minister

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Post date April 6, 2004
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President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga congratulates Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse after he was sworn-in at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.

As Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksha, a proud product of Thurstan, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka under the newly elected UPFA government, the college prepares to felicitate him for being the first person from the college to achieve such a great position. The felicitation ceremony will be held on the 29th of April at the college main hall at 9.00 am. This will be a memorable turning page in the college history as well as a moment of pride to everyone connected to the college.

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Maasmulla century guides Thurstan to victory in Limited Overs Match

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Post date March 5, 2004
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A blistering century by Thilina Maasmulla (102) piloted Thurstan to an exciting two-wicket win over Isipatana in their 24th annual limited over encounter for W.A. de Silva challenge trophy played at Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo yesterday.

Put into bat, Isipatana made 213 all out in 49.3 overs. They were strongly placed at 157 for 2 at one stage but the rest of the batsmen failed to capitalise on the early advantage. There were five run outs in Isipatana innings, which was boosted earlier by half centuries by Tharaka Waduge and Mario Amarasinghe.

The win never looked in Thurstan’s reach after they were slumped for 103 for 6.

But it was then that Maasmulla stood between Isipatana’s win and Thurstan’s defence. He took Isipatana bowlers to task in his match winning knock of 102 which completely turned the match in Thurstan’s favour. Maasmulla had one six and 13 boundaries as Thurstan finally reached the target, making 216 for 8 in 39.3 overs.

Isipatana: 213 all out in 49.3 overs (Tharaka Waduge 58, Saman Nishantha 23, Mario Amarasinghe 59, Sankalpa 24, Sanjaya Dilruksha 14, Isuru Vindana 13 n.o, C. Wickremaratne 2 for 43).

Thurstan: 216 for 8 in 39.3 overs (H. Galagoda 26, Thilina Maasmulla 102, N. Sankalpa 3 for 49, S. Nishantha 3 for 37).

More Info : http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/03/08/spo07.html

Thurstan Vs. Isipathana 41st Annual Big Match Ended in a Draw at the SSC

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Post date February 22, 2004
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The 41st Annual Big Match Between Thurstan College and Isipathana College was ended last Sunday (Feb 22nd 2004) at the S.S.C Grounds, Colombo . The 24th Annual limited over cricket encounter will be held at Sunday 07th March at P Sara Stadium.

THURSTAN 1ST INNINGS

C Wickremaratne 22,Situka Gamage 28,T Massmulla 9,H Galagoda 8,Osuka  Matharachchi

49,Shehan Perera   14,Roshan Balasuriya 19,Kanishka Elvitigala 0,N Ratnayake 1,

Asoor Samsudeen 8,Gayan Amarasinghec 0,

Extras 22

TOTAL                            (In 75.1 overs all out)  180

FALL OF WICKETS 34, 64, 64, 90, 140, 150,

                151, 162, 170, 180.

BOWLING Nilanchana Sankalpa 21-4-57-1,Tharaka Waduge 23-9-33-02,Liyan de Silva 3-1-6-0,

Saman Nishantha 9.1 - 2-22-1,Chatushka Wickremaratne 16-5-32-3, M Amarasinghe 4-0-15-1.

ISIPATANA – 1ST INNINGS

S. Nishantha b Amarasinghe 23, M. Amarasinghe c S. Perera b Wickremaratne 27, S. Dilruksha c & b Mahaarachchi 41, I. Vindana c Balasuriya b Elvitigala 6, T. Waduge b Elvitigala 0, L. D. Silva c Samsudeen b Gamage 3, G. Wijesinghe c Balasuriya b Galagoda 13, G. de Silva c Wickremaratne b Galagoda 6, D. Anuradha not out 24, C. Wickramaratne not out 3. Extras: 11.

TOTAL (for 8 wickets decl) 157.

FALL OF WICKETS: 27, 88, 95, 104, 104, 115, 141, 149.

BOWLING: Wickremaratne 6-0-26-2, Elwitigala 10-2-45-2, Gamage 13-3-26-1, Amarasinghe 14-6-31-1, Galagoda 5-1-8-2, Ratnayake 2-0-8-0.

THURSTAN – 2ND INNINGS

C. Wickramaratne lbw b Sankalpa 5, N. Gamage c L de Silva b Sankalpa 5, T. Maasmulla lbw b Waduge 0, H. Galagoda run out 2, O. Mahaarachchi c Wijesinghe b Sankalpa 27, R. Balasuriya lbw b Waduge 11, S. Perera c and b Dilruksha 28, G. Amarasinghe not out 2, K. Elvitigala c L. de Silva b Dilruksha 2, Samsudeen b Dilruksha 0, N. Ratnayake lbw b Wickremaratne 1. Extras: 7.

TOTAL: all out 107.

FALL OF WICKETS: 8, 9, 13, 18, 57, 80, 98, 100, 106.

BOWLING: Sankalpa 20-7-28-3, Waduge 12-3-16-1, L. de Silva 2-0-11-0, Wickremaratne 13.3-9-5-2, Nishantha 8-5-9-0, Dilruksha 6-4-3-3, Amarasinghe 4-0-7-0, Vindana 2-0-5-0.

ISIPATANA – 2ND INNINGS

S. Nishantha not out 15, S. Dilruksha not out 1. Extras: 3.

TOTAL: (for no loss at close) 29.

BOWLING: Mahaarachchi 4-0-14-0, S. Perera 3-0-15-0.

Man of the Match Osuka Mahaarachchi was awarded with a 50cc Honda Motorcycle Organized by the Junior Old Boys Union of Thurstan College

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http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/02/23/spo06.html

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2004/02/22/spo03.html

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Unity Block 2004 was held on Second Day Of the Big match

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Post date February 22, 2004
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It’s Fun Filled Event for the Entire Family …Enjoy Every Minute With ……….

Live Band with Trumpeters
DJ Music
Beer garden with BBQ & Food Stalls
Wonder Clown
Bouncer & Activity Center for Kids
Raffle Draws
Prices & Surprises
Unity “Queen & King”
Special Price for the “Man Of The Match” ( Honda Motorcycle )

VIDEO CLIP OF LAST YEAR UNITY BLOCK ( Windows Media Video Stream. 800 KB File )

UNITY BLOCK 2004 BROCHURE

This was an Annual Event organized by the Junior OBU, Thurstan College .

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Thurstan Old Boys Crashed Old Pathanians By 203 Runs.

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Post date February 16, 2004
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The Annual Old Boys Match between Thurstan College and Isipathana College was won by Thurstan college last Sunday (15th February 2004 ) At BRC Grounds .

Thurstan Old Boys – 313 for 8 Wickets in 40 Overs

Dhammika Premadasa 59, Nisal Randika 65, Niroshan Bandarathilaka 76 , Charith Bandarathilaka 22 * , Krishan Dharmasena 25,

Dhammika Rajapakse 3 for 59

Isipathana Old Boys 110 All Out in 31.3 Overs

Chanuka Perera 22, Ravi Subasinghe 26

Mackenzie Perera 2 for 20 , Niroshan Bandarathilaka 4 for 19..

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Kurulla” Drama organized by Junior OBU ,Has held on th 18th January 2004

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Post date January 14, 2004
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The “kurulla” Drama Organized by the Junior Old Boys Union was held on the 18th of January at S.D.S Jayasinghe Hall , Dehiwala . This was a fund raising project organized to entertain the drama loving crowd. Two shows were held, 3.30pm and 6.30 pm . Tenyson Coory who is the main actor and Director is a Famous comedian in the Island

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Dharma Deshsnawa by Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero

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Post date January 13, 2004
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The Junior OBU has Organized a Dharma Deshanawa by Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero on 29th January 2004 . this will be held in front of the Samadhi Statue inside Thurstan College premises 8.30 AM. this event was organized for the 54th Anniversary of Thurstan College .

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Old Thurstanite Sampath Perera Appointed as National Soccer Coach

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Post date January 13, 2004
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Thirty eight year old Kolonnage Mayura Sampath Perera has been appointed by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) national soccer coach to succeed the Brazilian Marcos Vimcius Mot Ferreira. Sampath Perera who led the Sri Lanka football team from 1993 was promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Air Force when Sri Lanka under his leadership won the SAARC Gold Cup in 1995. Perera is an old Thurstanite.

Sampath to focus on young blood

by Gamini Perera

Thirty eight year old Kolonnage Mayura Sampath Perera has been appointed by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) national soccer coach to succeed the Brazilian Marcos Vimcius Mot Ferreira.

Perera’s sole intention will be to deliver the goods especially with the promising youngsters.

“The year ahead is going to be a crucial one, with the national team called upon to face new challenges, as well as tough opposition. My strategy will be to strengthen the ranks of the team by introducing talented young blood, while continuing to depend on the experience of the senior players,” said Perera.

Sri Lanka is scheduled to meet Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan in the second rounds of the World Cup qualifying round and to also host those countries in the same tournament. The Under-23 team will participate in the SAF Games in Islamabad, Pakistan in March this year. “Those talented players from the Under-23 team will be on focus with the intention of roping them into the senior squad,” said Perera.

Perera also said that, “the training centre for football at Beddegana, Kotte will be ideal for the national team to practise there. This centre, which is now in its concluding stage could be used by our national squad”.

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Sampath Perera who led the Sri Lanka football team from 1993 was promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Air Force when Sri Lanka under his leadership won the SAARC Gold Cup in 1995. Perera is an old Thurstanite.

He also toured many countries with the Sri Lanka team. Maldives, India, Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Oman, Dubai and Nepal are some of them.

Speaking on the recent performances of the national team, Perera said that our boys when on the field in recent times have shown a much more positive approach and are playing with purpose and a strong spirit.

A few of the achievements Sri Lanka gained under the leadership of Perera were (a) winning the Gold Medal in the SAARC Gold Cup tournament, (b) winning the Silver Medal at SAF Games and the SAARC tournament and (c) winning the Bronze medal at the SAF Games.

The above tournaments were between 1993 and 1995 under the two Brazilians Jorge and Marcos Ferreira.

http://www.dailymirror.lk/2002/09/28/sports/2.html

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Thurstan College Official Web Site Launched on 12th January 2004

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Post date January 12, 2004
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The Official web site of Thurstan College was launched at the College Auditorium on 12th January 2004. As the Chief Guest for this occasion Distinguished Old Boy, Advisor to Ministry of Economic Reforms, Science and Technology Prof. Rohan Samarajeeva graced the occasion. The Official Web Site was developed by three students, Tharaka Lakmal, Chaminda Danuka and Sajith Eshan, guided by, the coordinator Mr. I.W. Kapila Pradeep, and with the help of the Junior Old Boys Union . The Junior Old Boys Union has funded this project and will maintain the site for 10 years. Reporters from Press & Electronic media was present to report this event .

Paper Article on “Dinamina” News Paper 2004/01/14

Paper Article on “Daily News” News Paper 2004/01/16

Click here to See Photographs of the Launch