Amith Thenuka Vidanagamage is a

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n politician, a member of the

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. He represents the

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. He previously served as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs. Vidanagame has an extensive background in sports having represented College in Rugby, Cricket, Water Polo and Swimming and has won colors in Water Polo. He is a graduate of the

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with a degree in

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and has pursued post-graduate programs at

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and

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Members of the 14th Parliament of Sri Lanka Members of the 16th Parliament of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Freedom Party politicians United People's Freedom Alliance politicians Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna politicians 1973 births Living people Alumni of Trinity College, Kandy {{SriLanka-politician-stub