Kandy Sports Club has strongly rejected claims made by Sri Lanka Rugby following the A-Division League match against CH & FC, insisting that no match official was assaulted or physically harmed during or after the fixture.
In a statement posted on Facebook and addressed to Sri Lanka Rugby, the club said all match officials and visiting players were safely escorted to their dressing rooms immediately after the final whistle, with senior club officials personally ensuring their safety. Kandy SC acknowledged spectator dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions but stressed that supporters showed restraint and did not harm any official.
The club alleged that a member of CH & FC’s support staff assaulted a spectator after the match, an incident it claims was defused only through the intervention of Kandy SC officials. It questioned Sri Lanka Rugby’s assertion that the individual was not an official, citing social media posts and his visible role and attire during the match.
Kandy SC further criticized what it described as biased and incompetent officiating, stating that poor refereeing contributes to post-match unrest. The club has sought clarification on whether any action will be taken against the referee involved.
While reaffirming its commitment to player and official safety and indicating it is willing to strengthen security, Kandy Sports Club said it will continue to play its home matches exclusively at Nittawela Grounds in front of its supporters.
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