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Dr. Sanjaya Sedara Senarath

Dr. Sanjaya Sedara Senarath has played a significant role in Sri Lanka's sports and ports sectors. He served as the Executive Director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority from January 2007 to January 2015, contributing to the development and management of Sri Lanka's port operations. His Initial Education commenced at Rahula College Matara where he achieved the position of Head Prefect, President Scout and winner

of School Colours and National Colours. Following the completion of his Advanced Level examinations, he enrolled in Law College. During his studies there, he was awarded a scholarship to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, Russia. At this university, he earned a Medical Degree as well as a Degree in "Russian Language Teaching." Upon graduation, he began working as a Medical Officer at the General Hospital in Matara. Later, he pursued further education and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Finance Control from the School of Business Management in Moscow, Russia.

In sports, Dr. Senarath has been actively involved in cricket and motor sports. He was elected as the President of the Matara District Cricket Association (MDCA), where he made a commitment to improve the quality of cricket in the district during his three-year tenure ​​. Additionally, he has served as the President of the Hambanthota District Cricket Association (HDCA) and as a member of the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, demonstrating his leadership and influence in the national cricket scene ​​.

Dr. Senarath's involvement extends to motor sports as well. He held the position of President at the Southern Motor Sports Club (SMSC), where he was instrumental in organizing and promoting motor sports events in Sri Lanka. His leadership was particularly noted during the SLTMobitel Speedup Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb event, showcasing his commitment to uplifting the standards of motor sports in the country ​​​​.

Dr. Sanjaya Sedara Senarath, is the chairperson a shipping corporation 'SSS Shipping' which has faced false allegations concerning financial irregularities, including the alleged misappropriation of funds related to the state-owned ship 'Mahapola'​​. Additionally, he is the brother of Gamini Senarath who has the former president secretary and former president Mahinda Rajapakse's Chief of Staff, who was indicated in the court order involving the examination of accounts and allegations of money laundering ​​​​​​​​​​. However, it's important to note that being under investigation or related to someone under investigation does not imply guilt.

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