Senior referee Former Pathanian Dilroy Fernando has received an invitation to be a Sideline Manager at the XIX Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens which will be held in New Delhi, India on October 12 and 12.
Fernando said that he had received the invitation to be a sideline manager from the International Rugby Board.
According to Fernando, his acceptance to be part of the Games this year makes him the first Sri Lanka referee to play the role of sideline referee at a Commonwealth Games rugby event.
"I believe I can gain a lot from the exposure and the experience I will gain by being involved with the Games. It’s an honour for the country that a Sri Lanka was chosen for this role," said Fernando.
Fernando said his responsibilities would include controlling the bench and the substitutions.
The last occasion Fernando was involved in a Commonwealth Games rugby event was when he ran touch at the 1998 edition of the Games.
Fernando, who is also President Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees, has been officiating in rugby matches since 1991.
He is also an IRB trainer and educator for Asia.
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