A high-stakes power struggle has gripped the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), as four heavyweights prepare to battle for the presidency. The race officially crystallized yesterday afternoon following the closure of nominations, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in the country’s sporting leadership.
The incumbent leadership faces a significant internal fracture: three sitting Vice Presidents Shirantha Peiris (Shooting), Deva Henry (Ski and Snowboard), and Asanga Seneviratne (Baseball) are all vying for the top spot. However, their path is blocked by a formidable outsider, Jaswar Umar, the current President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), who is looking to unseat the Olympic House establishment.