Rejection of SLR AGM nominations exposes governance crisis

THE nomination process for the Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Annual General Meeting, held on 19 August has collapsed in total rejection — a direct result of proceeding under an illegally amended constitution.

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What unfolded has raised grave questions about governance, accountability, and the very legality of the process. Despite the chaos, no responsible authority has come forward to address the media. Instead, silence and evasion prevail, leaving the rugby fraternity in uncertainty. The public deserves answet Who will take responsibility for this failure?

Reasons for total rejection of nominations

® No nomination opening time was specified in the official advertisement.

= Nomination box was not opened in front of the Election Committee and contesting candidates.

™Sabaragamuwa Rugby Union has not sanctioned its tournaments and failed to provide audited reports.

= No sanctioned tournament files have been maintained at the SLR office.

® Incomplete submissions:

™ Contesting clubs failed to submit annual financial statements for the required period.