The third “Battle of Golden Queens” between Princess of Wales’ College and Yashodara Vidyalaya ended in controversy on Saturday (08), with the two principals publicly exchanging allegations following a thrilling two-run finish at De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa. The dispute escalated during the post-match proceedings when the Principal of Yashodara Vidyalaya announced that her school would not participate in the annual cricket encounter again, citing concerns over the organisation and officiating of the match. She raised several issues, including a previous dispute over the appointment of umpires and the match referee. She also questioned the manner in which the toss was conducted and expressed dissatisfaction over an umpiring decision during the match. Following the narrow two-run defeat, Yashodara players also did not come forward to receive their awards during the presentation ceremony. The Principal of Princess of Wales’ College subsequently responded publicly to the allegations, acknowledging that an earlier error had occurred concerning correspondence related to match officials but maintaining that the matter had been discussed and resolved ahead of the game. She also defended the process of appointing match officials, saying the hosting school traditionally selected the officials and that Yashodara had been informed of the appointments before the match without raising an objection. The public exchange between the two principals, along with the players’ absence from the awards presentation, subsequently drew considerable attention on social media. Many social media users criticised the scenes, arguing that such conduct following a school sporting event could set a poor example for students, particularly when school sport is expected to promote sportsmanship and the ability to accept both victory and defeat. Despite the controversy, the match itself produced a thrilling finish, with Princess of Wales’ College securing victory by just two runs. (Newswire)
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