Sanjaya fernando
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Magage Asantha Sanjaya Fernando is one of the two coaches of the first Sri Lanka
n women's water polo
team. In 2009, under the supervision of Sanjaya, the women's team won the bronze medal
at 11th Asia pacific water polo
tournament
held in Kowloon park
, Hong Kong
.
In addition to coaching the National team
, Sanjaya has also coached other teams such as Royal College
, Sri Lanka Air Force & Visakha Vidyalaya
.
A national water polo
player himself before becoming The coach
; he was one of the prime drivers of the historical Royal College
victory over S. Thomas College in year 2005.
, his admission was denied. As a result, his family filed a fundamental rights case in Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
against the Government of Sri Lanka. Later the judgement was passed in favor of Sanjaya.
at the age of 18. He is the first goal keeper at Royal college
water polo team to record an unbeaten season (2001).
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n women's water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
team. In 2009, under the supervision of Sanjaya, the women's team won the bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
at 11th Asia pacific water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
tournament
Tournament
A tournament is a competition involving a relatively large number of competitors, all participating in a sport or game. More specifically, the term may be used in either of two overlapping senses:...
held in Kowloon park
Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park is a large public park in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.-History:...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
In addition to coaching the National team
National team
A National sports team , is a team that represents a nation, rather than a particular club or region, in a sport....
, Sanjaya has also coached other teams such as Royal College
Royal College
A Royal College in some Commonwealth countries is technically a college which has received permission to use the prefix Royal. Permission is usually granted through a Royal Charter. The charter normally confers a constitution with perpetual succession and the right to sue or be sued independently...
, Sri Lanka Air Force & Visakha Vidyalaya
Visakha Vidyalaya
Visakha Vidyalaya is a girls school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is a public school controlled by the central government providing primary and secondary education.-History:...
.
A national water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player himself before becoming The coach
Coach
-Transportation:* Coach , an automotive vehicle for long-distance travel** Coach , the mode of transport using such vehicles** Coach USA, an American bus transport company** Coach Canada, a Canadian bus transport company...
; he was one of the prime drivers of the historical Royal College
Royal College
A Royal College in some Commonwealth countries is technically a college which has received permission to use the prefix Royal. Permission is usually granted through a Royal Charter. The charter normally confers a constitution with perpetual succession and the right to sue or be sued independently...
victory over S. Thomas College in year 2005.
Royal College admission
At the age of six, while seeking admission to the Royal CollegeRoyal College
A Royal College in some Commonwealth countries is technically a college which has received permission to use the prefix Royal. Permission is usually granted through a Royal Charter. The charter normally confers a constitution with perpetual succession and the right to sue or be sued independently...
, his admission was denied. As a result, his family filed a fundamental rights case in Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka is the highest court of the nation of Sri Lanka. The Supreme Court is the highest and final judicial instance of record and is empowered to exercise its powers, subject to the provisions of the Constitution. The Court has ultimate appellate jurisdiction in...
against the Government of Sri Lanka. Later the judgement was passed in favor of Sanjaya.
Career as water polo player
Sanjaya Fernando started playing water polo at the age of 13. He later represented Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
at the age of 18. He is the first goal keeper at Royal college
Royal College
A Royal College in some Commonwealth countries is technically a college which has received permission to use the prefix Royal. Permission is usually granted through a Royal Charter. The charter normally confers a constitution with perpetual succession and the right to sue or be sued independently...
water polo team to record an unbeaten season (2001).
Career as coach
Sanjaya Fernando has coached following teams (from 2005 to date);- Royal CollegeRoyal CollegeA Royal College in some Commonwealth countries is technically a college which has received permission to use the prefix Royal. Permission is usually granted through a Royal Charter. The charter normally confers a constitution with perpetual succession and the right to sue or be sued independently...
- Sri Lanka Air Force
- Visakha VidyalayaVisakha VidyalayaVisakha Vidyalaya is a girls school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is a public school controlled by the central government providing primary and secondary education.-History:...
- National teamNational teamA National sports team , is a team that represents a nation, rather than a particular club or region, in a sport....
Team performance
| Team | Duration | Matches played | Matches won | Team Ranking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Royal College | 2005-2006 | - | - | 01 |
| 02 | Sri Lanka Air Force | 2007 | - | - | 03 |
| 03 | Visakha Vidyalaya | 2009-2010 | - | - | 01 |
| 04 | National team | 2009-date | - | - | 03 (Asia Pacific) |
Professional life
| Company | Position | From | To | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PwC PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms.... |
Audit Associate | 2001 | 2006 |
| 02 | PwC PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms.... |
Senior Associate | 2006 | 2007 |
| 03 | ICICI Bank ICICI Bank ICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of... |
Senior officer Treasury | 2007 | 2008 |
| 04 | ICICI Bank ICICI Bank ICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of... |
Treasury dealer | 2008 | 2010 |
| 05 | NDB Bank | Money market dealer | 2010 | 2011 |
| 06 | Cosmos Group | Group financial controller | 2011 | present |
External links
- Visakha Vidyalaya - waterpolo champions
- Team for 11th Asia Pacific Water Polo Tourney
- Manisha Rajanayake leads Sri Lanka’s first-ever women’s water polo team
- Sri Lanka Women's Water polo
- Ladies and Visakha clash at Waterpolo
- Visakha juniors win water polo championship
- Grand double for Visakha
- Ladies College suffer close defeat by Visakha
- Royal's Water Polo dream run 2005 -2009
- Royal, Visakha water polo champs
- Waterpolo title for Royal
- Royal-S.Thomas' keep waterpolo alive