‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays’ was conferred on Sri Lanka Baseball/Softball Association (SLBSA) Vice President Kachchakaduge Manoj Caushalya Fernando by Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Sugiyama Akira on 7 October at the Ambassador’s official residence in Colombo. As a vital member of the SLBSA, Fernando has dedicated himself to promoting baseball in Sri Lanka for more than three decades. His contribution has been instrumental in excelling the Sri Lankan national baseball team in the region, as showcased in winning two consecutive championships in 2017 and 2019 at the West Asia Bas…