Lack of a solid first class tournament is a huge drawback – Jerome
Though it was psychologically encouraging, the win against the West Indies could not be taken as the yardstick of balance in international cricketing strength, according to SLC’s Interim Coach Jerome Jayaratne. He said: “In reality the West Indies combination was not the best on paper and we always were a notch ahead of the opposition. At [...]
Cambrian Thilan’s six has Zahira in trouble
Left-arm spinner and Sri Lanka youth player Thilan Nimesh ran through the Zahira batting as he ended with impressive figures of 6 for 22 to have the visitors in trouble in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter played at Moratuwa. Zahirians found Thilan too much to handle and were struggling were dismissed for 195 runs in [...]
And the games people play
It is seldom that one comes across a situation where certain reactions to actions taken by gifted individuals have brought forth unimaginable results. The results of those actions are so unfathomable that they may even be used as a case study in time to come. To abate suspense… yes; we are on the subject of [...]
Rugby coaches expect a free flow
“In a poor house, a woman is seated at a table. Her face is thin and worn, and she has coarse, red hands, all pricked by the needle. She is embroidering passion-flowers on a satin gown for the loveliest of the Queen’s maids-of-honour to wear at the next Court-ball. In a bed in the corner [...]
Djokovic’s Stunning 2015
Joining the ranks of an immortal in any activity, means life’s mission fulfilled. It has been predicted that Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will leave the game as the greatest Tennis player ever. This year he took one step closer to it and joined Australian Grand-Slam winner Rod Laver and Swiss maestro Roger Federer to become third [...]
Russia pays doping price with IAAF ban
PARIS, Nov 13, 2015 (AFP) – Athletics giant Russia was provisionally suspended from track and field on Friday over accusations of “state-sponsored” doping as the IAAF scrambled to salvage the sport’s credibility just nine months out from the Rio Olympic. “Today we have been dealing with the failure of ARAF (All-Russia Athletic Federation) and made [...]
Djokovic eyes Tour Finals history to cap golden year
LONDON, Nov 14, 2015 (AFP) – Novak Djokovic has history in his sights as the world number one aims to cap the greatest year of his life by winning a fourth successive ATP Tour Finals title. Even by Djokovic’s already sky-high standards, 2015 has been a golden period for the 10-time Grand Slam winner, who [...]
Kandy strongest among 8 teams for Dialog Inter-Club league rugby
Eight teams are set to compete for the Dialog Division ‘A’ Inter-Club Rugby League Tournament for the 2015/2016 season but sans the glamour that it featured during the past couple of seasons. Unlike the past season, the tournament will feature only eight teams with title holders Kandy Sports Club tipped to be the strongest of [...]
Manjula Fernando of Unichela FC the best fencer
Unichela Fencing Club clinched the Fencing national overall champions’ title when they came out on top at 3rd National Fencing Championship which was held at the Slimline auditorium in Pannala. Unichela FC pushed defending champions Slimline FC who in fact was the champions for the last three years since the inaugural championship which was held [...]
Malagamuwa looking for his global title
Sri Lanka’s international motor racing star, Dilantha Malagamuwa, will be aiming for his maiden title at global level at the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Championship Final, which will be held at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, USA. The World Final, in which Malagamuwa competes for the second time in his career, will be held [...]
Five new records on day two
Five new meet records were established on the second day of the 27th National Youth Sports Festival 2015 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama yesterday. The new five records of yesterday brings the total number of records in athletics at this meet to seven and the most outstanding being the record established by K.K.L. [...]
ELEVEN COURT CASES
Just imagine a sports body having 11 court cases against them! This is the situation at a popular sports body and that is the very reason the headquarters of this sport often referred to as the House is very quiet these days. But the quietness is bound to boom into action with these eleven court [...]
Lasses from Musaeus row away
Musaeus College marked a perfect finish to their rowing season with morale boosting wins at the Schools Rowing Championship held during the final week of October and first week of November. This well deserved victory was followed by their narrow, yet thrilling defeat against traditional rivals Ladies’ College at the annual LC-MC Regatta. The perfect [...]
Stake holders refute Wettimuny claim
A group of former executive committee of SLC comprising Upali Dharmadasa, Mohan de Silva, Asanga Senavirathna , Nishantha Ranatunga, Hirantha Perera, Ajit Pasquel on behalf of the stake holders are of the view that the present Interim Committee is giving false picture of the situation at hand. A communiqué issued by the above say “We [...]
DIMO spoils party for MAS Active Trading
DIMO the current ‘B’ division runners-up spoilt the party for the Premier League and knock-out winner, MAS Active Trading from bagging an elusive ‘triple’. DIMO who made a late entry to the 23rd Singer-MCA Premier League T+20 Super Tournament 2016, thanks to the sudden pull out of Seylan Bank, scored a heart stopping last ball, one-wicket [...]
Exotic Holidays emerge champions
Rukshan Fuard from Exotic Holidays emerged champions of Travel Trade Pool, as he beat Ackiel M. Jameel (2014 ‘Bowl’ Winner) in the ‘Cup’ Championship Final at the 2nd Travel Trade Sports Club Pool Championships 2015, sponsored by Yenesha Travels (Pvt) Ltd., Seeduwa, concluded at the ‘Shotz’ Pool Lounge, Excel World, Colombo 10, recently. 34 players [...]
TTSC swim on Nov. 21
The 31st Travel Trade Sports Club Swimming Championships 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 21 at Thurstan College Pool, commencing 1.30 pm. The meet governed by the technical rules of the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) will be conducted on a team championship basis, consisting 95 events, under three categories, namely: Novices, Championship and [...]
Women’s Football Coaching Course conducted
The Women’s Football Coaching Course conducted by FIFA was held at the Racecourse ground in Colombo during the final week of October. The course, conducted by Monica Stab, a FIFA Certified Instructor, was attended by 13 female and 17 male coaches. “This programme was organised for the purpose of developing women’s football in Sri Lanka [...]
Siwrathna and Dewmith emerge best paddlers
Visakhian Nathasha Sadavinee Siwrathna and Dewmith Weerasena of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda were crowned the Most Outstanding Players of the Western Province Ranking Table Tennis Championship 2015 organised and conducted by the Gold Star Table ennis Club, Gampaha at the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium, Mt. Lavinia last weekend. On their way to win the [...]
Tilina, the outstanding sportsman of 2015
Tilina P. Welagedara was crowned as the most outstanding sportsman of the year 2015 for his excellent performance in hockey, at the ‘Colours Night of St. Thomas’ College Matale’ held at the Charles Robinson Memorial Hall of the school. 150 young Thomians were awarded colours and certificates of excellence at the glittering ceremony. A distinguished [...]
Krishan and Samadhi make Kandy proud
Krishan Wickremaratne from Vidyartha College, Kandy and Samadhi Hettiarachchi of Mahamaya Girls School, Kandy created the biggest upsets at the Junior National Table Tennis Championships 2015. Organised and conducted by the Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka this year’s tournament produced a high standard of Table Tennis by this up and coming peddlers as most [...]
Thomian Rhythm Night today
Thomian Rhythm Night, organised by the Past Pupils of Kotte St. Thomas’ College will be held today (November 15, 2015) at the New Auditorium at the school’s premises from 6.30 p.m. onwards in order to enhance facilities for the game of cricket with the presence of Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Finance. Music will be provided [...]
Rahula’s Himaz, Yoshitha and Damithya swim champs of Matara
Himaz Baslin, Yoshitha Dinuk and Damithya Liyanage of Rahula College Matara were adjudged the under 14, 16 and 18 champs at the 4th Matara District Age Group Swimming Championship held recently. Their contributions helped Rahula College retain the Matara District boys swimming championship for the fourth successive year. Himaz won gold in the 25M Free [...]
Kingswood College has shown signs of improvement
After a moderate season last year, Kingswood College has shown signs of a slight improvement in the matches played so far. This is despite the fact that all five matches have ended in no decisions. The lads from Randles Hill have at least eight of last year’s players and this should give them a certain [...]
CEAT SLADA C’ship awards on Nov 21
The curtain will come down on another year of adrenaline filled motor racing on Saturday, November 21 when the superstars of Sri Lanka’s racetracks are honoured at the 2015 CEAT SLADA Championship Awards. A total of 17 awards including the four top awards for Best Driver, Best Rider, the Team Championship for Cars and the [...]
Red Bull Kart Fight returns to Sri Lanka
Back to fuel the passions of Sri Lanka’s petrol heads, the iconic Red Bull Kart Fight returns to Sri Lanka on November 28 and 29 at the at the Kanway Autodrome in Mirigama. Red Bull Kart Fight is a local amateur karting competition that gives drivers across the country the chance to experience wheel-to-wheel action and [...]
Kings to the fore at Central Finance Sports Carnival
Parakum team emerged overall winners at the annual Sports Carnival of Central Finance Company held at the NCC grounds in Colombo recently. The event was held under the theme of Kingdoms where the seven teams namely Gemunu, Gajaba, Vijayaba, Parakum, Kashyapa, Mahasen and Wasaba competed under different sports disciplines. Apart from the sports skills displayed [...]