Chaminda Punchihewa and Ruwan Alahakoon were elected president and secretary respectively at the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation election held at River Reach Hotel Waikkala last week .
All the posts accept the assistant secretary were elected uncontested at this election observed by a three member election committee headed by former Sports Ministry Secretary S. Wirithamulla and two members retired Navy Commodore H.U Silva and former Sports Director Palitha Jayathilleka.
Former Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Chairman Kanchan Jayaratne and ASP Prasad Subasinghe were elected vice presidents while C.P Fernando and H.Karunaratne were elected to the treasure and assistant treasure posts respectively.
The only contest for assistant secretary was won by Deepika Swarnanamali Wehigaldeniya with all 22 votes .
The 32 affiliated clubs were eligible to cast their votes but only 22 were present at this election. (D.R)
Office bearers:
President- Chaminda Punchihewa
Secretary- Ruwan Alahakoon
Vice Presidents- Kanchan Jayaratne, Prasad Subasinghe
Treasurer- C.P Fernando
Assistant treasurer-H. Karunaratne
Assistant secretary- Deepika Swarnanamali Wehigaldeniy