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News Image 11925 - Lokuge says he will not meddle with Sri Lanka Cricket right now
Thursday, 1 February 2007 - 4:24 AM SL Time - Some pictures are worth a million words |  | |
Sports and Public Recreation Minister Gamini Lokuge (R) with his predecessor Jeewan Kumaratunga, who was named Minister of Land and Land Development in the Cabinet reshuffle effected by President Mahinda Rajapakse.
`I believe that these associations should be run by democratically elected people and not by politically appointed interim committees. So I need to study the factors which have led to these political appointments first and then take necessary steps to restore democracy,` the Minister said hours after assuming duties as Minister of Sports and Recreation.
A number of sports associations, including Sri Lanka Cricket are run by politically appointed interim committees due to various reasons ranging from alleged fraud charges to political bickering.
The Minister said that he would not interfere in Sri Lanka Cricket administration under the present circumstances as the World Cup is near at hand.
`I will not burn my figures right way. But I will study the situation, discuss the matter with the people concerned and take appropriate actions,` he said.
Meanwhile, the Minister also said that apart from restoring democracy in national sports associations, he has set his sights on grooming youngsters to take on future challenges.
`We do not have a back up plan and I am very serious about bringing in youngsters. We must have a second and third string of players to replace the aging seniors,` he added.
He said a need for a national sports policy too is an urgent requirement to address these issues.
`We do need a national policy and within that a policy for each and every sport. I will be looking at them at large,` he further said.
Lokuge succeeded Jeewan Kumaratunga as the eighth Sports Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka while Bandula Basnayake, the non-cabinet Sports Minister too assumed duties yesterday.
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DVLADV
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 31 Jan 2007 22:34:29 GMT Report for Abuse
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If this guy shaves the sides he will look like 'Poojitha Mendis'.
Jokes aside! these guys look well fed. Just one step close to a stroke. |
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31 Jan 2007 22:52:34 GMT Report for Abuse
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Minister seems very stressed 'mokakkda mata me une'.
Jeevan is talking like 'Dennam man umbata honda wedak, HOndata ugannala thiyannan'. |
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 31 Jan 2007 23:34:48 GMT Report for Abuse
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Jeewan:
Loku, all you have to do is give me this much from what you get. !!
Lokuge, Thinking:
This rascal is talking about grabbing his piece even before I assume duties. Go and get from your Land ministry....... It's the gold mine I couldn't have..... |
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 1 Feb 2007 00:15:25 GMT Report for Abuse
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This man LOKUGE is murder?So ministry of cemetery development is 100% match with him?
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JE-VAN seems like unhaappy...! He said now that time he start his works but he cant continue....)))
Past 2 years he warmed.....codswollop words.....
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He told LOKUGE to how to destoyed SPORT MINISTRY and what are the avalable methods for bribery...!
No need to tell that to LOKUGE....He is Phd holder for bribery |
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1 Feb 2007 00:19:12 GMT Report for Abuse
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Jeewan: Gamini aiya, oya Gal Arraku double dekak witharane gatthe.
Gamini: mata hondata wediala bang inne. Mata den nidaganna diyang. Mona chintanada bang den. Pathakata wela hitapan yako. |
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1 Feb 2007 00:20:19 GMT Report for Abuse
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mahaththaya is a good sportman in piliyandala.
Yes in Piliyandala cemetery?.He played against great people like VIJAYA KUMARATHUNGA?.by his T56 |
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1 Feb 2007 01:01:38 GMT Report for Abuse
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Jeewan:
You look terrible!
Gamini:
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I couldn't sleep at nights. I don't know where I gonna be tomorrow.
Jeewan:
(Showing a glass size)
Drink a glass of milk before you go to bed!
Gamini:
I think I am next in the line for getting 'Cattle Recreation Minister' post!
Jeewan:
For that kinds of headache, take a glass of local 'ITEM' before you go to bed.
Gamini:
I need a full bottle.
Jeewan:
Speak like a true 'Public Recreation Minister'! |
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Looks like Jeevan saying, 'This is how to hold the ball'
Lokuge is sad as he has no balls. |
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