Comm-Unity workshop conducted by FIFA / AFC with co-operation of Goal Development office Colombo will conclude today 13th May.

"Workshop has been a success, and we had participation from Media, NGO's, Teams, Leagues and Business community" said Mr. V.Manilal Fernando (Chairman Management Committee - FFSL / Development Officer, Colombo). He further said that he is thankful to FIFA for selecting Sri Lanka as the venue for the workshop and as a result of FIFA's football development support participants had gained through understanding of media and communication in football arena.

FFSL wished to express gratitude following representatives of FIFA /AFC for a valuable programme.

	Mr. Jungi Ogura, Executive Committee Member FIFA
	Mr. Urs Zanitti, Head of FIFA Department Programme
	Mr. Jurg Nepfer, Head of FIFA Course Programme
	Ms. Claire Kenny, Marketing Director AFC
	Mr. Winston Lee, Director Marketing FAS
	Mr. Alain Leiblang, Member FIFA Communication Division
	Dato Paul M. Samuel, FIFA Development Officer Malaysia
	Mr. George Das, Malaysia Marketing

We wish to extend appreciation to BBC News service representatives Mr. Roberto Hillier and Mr. Keith Rickerto, and all participants for a active participation.

"We have made history of sports in Sri Lanka with launch of website
www.srilankafootball.com. We have received very encouraging responses from football community with in Sri Lanka and overseas" said Mr. Chrysantha Perera, (Chief Executive Officer of Football Federation of Sri Lanka).


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