Denzil Kobbekaduwa was the president of
SLSRFR in year 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985.
He received his primary education at Hillwood
College and in 1948 entered Trinity College
Kandy.
He represented the college at rugby, hockey, and
cricket.
He captained the College 1XV in 1959 and won
the Trinity Lion for rugby and was a school
prefect.
Although he was offered admission to the
University of Ceylon, Peradeniya he opted for a
military career.
Having played rugby in school, he played for the
Army Sports Club in the Clifford Cup tournament
and then represented Ceylon.
Joining the Kandy Sports Club, he led the team to
become runners-up to the Clifford Cup in 1969.
He also coached his school and national rugby
teams.
Later he refereed and administered the game on a
national level.
He was also a board member of the Duncan White
Sports Foundation.
This award given by a Trinity College teammate Mr.Ajith Abeyrathne to Late Lt. General Denzil’s Wife Mr. Lali Kobbekaduwa
