Age, Biography and Wiki
Chandrishan Perera was born on 29 December, 1961 in Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan rugby union player (1961–2021). Discover Chandrishan Perera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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59 years old |
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Capricorn |
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29 December 1961 |
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29 December |
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24 October, 2021 |
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Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
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Sri Lanka
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Chandrishan Perera Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Chandrishan Perera height not available right now. We will update Chandrishan Perera's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chandrishan Perera Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chandrishan Perera worth at the age of 59 years old? Chandrishan Perera’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Chandrishan Perera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Chandrishan Perera also spelt as Chandrashan Perera (29 December 1961 – 24 October 2021) was a Sri Lankan rugby union player, coach, commentator, journalist, lawyer and administrator who also served as former captain of the national side.
He represented Sri Lanka rugby sevens side from 1979 to 1994 in the position of winger.
He was nicknamed as Shan.
He pursued his primary education up until Grade 5 at the St. Peter's College, Bambalapititya before moving to England to complete his primary and secondary education at the Mill Hill School in London.
After leaving the school, he graduated with a degree in Criminology and Law from the University of Essex in England.
He also went on to play first-class cricket during his stay in England and was a regular player for University of Essex.
He later returned to his native country Sri Lanka in 1979 to pursue and prolong his career in rugby.
He joined Colombo Hockey and Football Club in 1979 and he soon became a household name in Sri Lanka among rugby fans due to his exploits playing A division rugby for Colombo Hockey and Football Club.
He was also a vital member of the Sri Lankan Tuskers side which won the Bowl Championship defeating Papua New Guinea in the final of the 1984 Hong Kong Sevens.
During the 1984 Hong Kong Sevens, he was involved in a bizarre moment when he attempted to tackle Australian winger David Campese just 60 metres away from the try line which also prompted David to vent his frustration on him.
He was also a crucial member of the Colombo Hockey and Football Club which surprisingly reached the final of the 1984 Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens and New Zealand Forces edged past CH & FC in a close thriller by 21-16 in the final.
He also served as rugby national team selector, executive director of Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union and also volunteered as a fitness trainer for the Sri Lanka men's national cricket team in 1992.
He captained Sri Lanka to historic triumph at the 1994 Fiji Invitation Sevens where Sri Lanka outclassed Uruguay by 21-14 in the final.
It remains the best achievement by Sri Lanka in rugby sevens and Chandrishan remains as the only captain for Sri Lanka to have won the Fiji Sevens.
He also ran his own training rugby school and an advertising company named Sharky's sport advertising.
Sri Lanka would go onto win the 1996 Cricket World Cup defeating mighty Australia in the final and Chandrishan was highly praised for his efforts in uplifting the fitness standards of Sri Lankan national cricket team which was evident with Sri Lanka's World Cup triumph.
He was appointed by Thilanga Sumathipala to head Sri Lanka Cricket's first ever media unit which was launched in 1999.
While being the media manager of Sri Lanka Cricket, he also spearheaded a humanitarian project called "Cricket Aid" in 2004 which was carried out in order to help the families affected by the 2004 tsunami.
He was reappointed media manager of Sri Lanka Cricket in 2016.
He also involved in many motivational programmes to uplift the University of Moratuwa although he was not an alma mater of the university.
Despite being known for his physical intensity, his health began deteriorating in 2018 as he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
He was also confined to a wheelchair.
A local domestic rugby match between Colombo Origins and Outstation Origins was organized in April 2019 at the Havelock Sports Club Ground as a fundraiser for Chandrishan in order to raise funds for his medical expenses.
He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 60 in Negombo.
He received the Life Time Award of Excellence with the prestigious title "Kreeda Bhushuna" at the 2019 Presidential Awards.
