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Sandika Hemakumari named women's 7s captain

Experienced campaigner and the Navy Sports Club player Sandika Hemakumari appointed as the new national women's sevens team captain.

Hemakumari (28) who debuted with her first national cap in 2008 has been one of the most unsung heroes in the national team. Taking over the leadership from her Navy team mate Randika Kumudumali, Hemakumari is feeling positive on the upcoming Asian sevens series which is consist of three (3) legs.


The first leg is on 14th & 15th September at Hong Kong whilst the second leg will be played in South Korea on 29th & 30th September. Sri Lanka will host the final leg once again on 13th & 14th October 2018.

Coming from Awissawella and being played rugby at Pallekanugala Kanishta Vidyalaya, Hemakumari was highlighted with her strength, pace and physicality through Sabaragamuwa Province and eventually joined MAS synergy. She was a real strength for Sri Lanka Army SC in 2009-10. 

Due to her family commitment Hemakumari paused her career for few years. However, in 2014 she came back to rugby with a new signing at Sri Lanka Navy SC and since then she was a driving force for the national team desite few injuries which kept her out in most of the tournaments.

Mother of a one little daughter  Hemakumari said "i'm so happy and honoured to get this opportunity, i am lucky to have all three captains whom i played with in this team.

"They are very helpful during the training and it makes us mentally strong to work together as a team. We hope to do well this season." she added.

Sri Lanka ladies will take on the Asian Games Bronze winners Kazakhstan in their first game followed by Singapore in day one. Asian giants China will meet Sri Lanka in day two.




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