{
  "id": 2989200,
  "title": "Experience-based learning session with Kumar Sangakkara inspires naval personnel in Eastern Naval Command",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/experience-based-learning-session-with-kumar-sangakkara-inspires",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:29:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/experience-based-learning-session-with-kumar-sangakkara-inspires-naval-personnel-in-eastern-naval-command/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara conducted an interactive learning session for Eastern Naval Command personnel at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the Commander of the Navy, was also present. Sangakkara drew from his own career experiences to advise naval personnel on reaching their professional and personal objectives, both in their naval service and in life outside the service. The session featured an interactive component, allowing naval personnel to share their perspectives and engage in discussions with the former national captain. He also had the opportunity to watch a cricket tournament being held at the Naval and Maritime Academy during his visit. Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander of the Eastern Naval Area, along with officers from various ships and establishments in the Eastern Naval Command, naval trainees, and a group of senior and junior sailors, also participated in the event. Kumar Sangakkara was presented with a commemorative token to acknowledge his participation.",
  "summary": "Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara led an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on Sunday (23 August 2026). The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Damian Fernando was also present at the event. Drawing on his own experiences, Sangakkara shared insights […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}