SLADA Chairman Professor Arjuna de Silva Resigns
Professor Arjuna de Silva, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), has announced his resignation effective September 30, marking the end of his 13-year tenure.
His departure will also see him stepping down from his duties at Sri Lanka Cricket.
At a media briefing, de Silva stated that his decision to resign was voluntary, with no external pressure involved.
He expressed satisfaction with his achievements, including significant progress in eradicating doping in Sri Lankan sports.
During his tenure, Sri Lanka rose to sixth place in Asia in doping control efforts.
De Silva also pioneered the construction of SLADA’s new headquarters and played a key role in identifying sources of banned substances.
Additionally, SLADA’s collaboration with the International Cricket Council is expected to generate future revenue.