He broke into the Sri Lankan rugby scene as a schoolboy ruggerite playing as a centre three quarter for his alma mater Kingswood College Kandy. After finishing school he went on to represent Kandy Sports Club and played for the Sri Lanka National 15 a side rugby team at centre position. He also played for Sri Lanka national Sevens team with distinction. This dynamic centre three quarter was the champion captain of the unbeaten Kandy Sports club this year. He has made vast strides on the rugby field having bamboozed many opponents with his dazzling fast open rugby. Today we go “Off the field” with sensational Sri Lankan rugby legend Gayan Weeraratne.
Hometown - Kandy
Status - Married to Sujani Bogollagama
Birthday- 13 April
Favourite Colour - Yellow
Q: What made you to enter the world of sports?
When I was 10, I used to see boys playing in the field every day when walking home. After that I got interested and started sports.
Q: Who has supported you most?
My parents and my brother.
Q: What made you to choose this difficult sport of rugby?
No one made me choose I got interested after seeing Kingswood win the President’s trophy in 2000.
Q: What are your favourite leisure time activities?
Going for a swim and meeting my friends for a drink.
Q: What are the top priorities in your life?
Educating my kids.
Q: Who is your favourite singer?
Rukantha Goonethilake.
Q : What is your favourite song?
Just give me a reason by Pink
Q: What were your most unforgettable memory/incident?
The day I saw my wife in Nuwara Eliya.
Q: What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Anywhere, where there is a river.
Q: What is the greatest accomplishment in your life?
Yet to come.
Q: If you had one day left to live, what would you do?
Have a good drink and eat a good meal and relax.
Q: Who do you sometimes compare yourself to?
To my brother Roshan Weeraratne.
Q: What’s the best compliment you have received?
That I have a big heart and I have qualities of my father in law.
Q: Are you happy with all your achievements?
Yeah.
Q: Who is your favourite sportsmen?
Former New Zealand All Blacks rugby player Tana Umanga.
Q: What’s your favourite movie?
Fast and Furious.
Q: Who’s your favourite actor?
Deepika Padukone
Q: Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
Settling for what I’m doing.
Q: How would you describe yourself in two words?
Don’t believe.
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