Nationality Sri Lankan Spouse(s) Irene Occupation Journalist Name Bernie Wijesekara | Known for Sports Journalism Died October 1, 2014 Religion Buddhist | |
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Born 1930 Colombo, Sri Lanka Children Visakha, Harendra, Janaki | ||
Education Nalanda College, Colombo | ||
Bernie Wijesekara (1930 - 1 October 2014) was a senior sports journalist in Sri Lanka.
Biography
Wijesekara received his secondary school education at Nalanda College in Colombo before joining the Times of Ceylon as a junior sports journalist. Wijesekara then worked for the Daily News and subsequently for the Sunday Observer.
Wijesekara was honoured with a 'Life time Service award for Cricket' journalism by Dialog Sri Lanka awards ceremony.
Wijesekara covered the inaugural (Prudential) Cricket World Cup held in England in 1975. He was also a Justice of the Peace.
References
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