Early Life
U.N.Gunasekera was educated at the prominent Royal College where he played for the Rugby team, winning the coveted Bradby shield, a member of the Cricket team and Athletics team. He also played for the Sri Lanka Public Schools Rugby Team and was known to be one of the best young rugby players of that era. He also held the All-Island Public Schools record for the 220 yard hurdles. He obtained his degree in Engineering from the University of London after completing the University of Cambridge Higher Diploma.
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