Cricket’s emigration culture and the new kids on the block
When I saw the new Lankan fast bowler Lahiru Kumara operating during the first Test against Zimbabwe I was impressed. In Lahiru, we have discovered a young cricketer who has most of the ingredients that a true fast bowler should possess. Now that he is on the stage it is up to Ford and company [...]
Under 19 Asia Cup from Dec.10 – 22 in Sri Lanka
Ambidextrous Kamindu Mendis to lead Sri Lanka By S.R. Pathiravithana First it was the office of the Asian Cricket Council being part and parcel of the Sri Lanka heritage with the shifting of its office to Maitland Place. Now from December 10 to 22 the entire gamut of the Asian fraternity would pad-up to be [...]
Charith to be crowned on November 11
The show of shows at the BMICH The much expected grand finale of the 37th Bata-the Sunday Times Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2016 will come alive next Friday evening at the BMICH in Colombo. The cynosure of all eyes that night will be on Sri Lanka Under-19 captain, Richmond College skipper and promising Sri [...]
Upul Tharanga to lead Sri Lanka in tri-series
Spurred by the century that he scored the first Test, thirty one year-old Upul Tharanga has been given the mantle to lead the Lankan team against Zimbabwe for the forthcoming tri-series which also involves the West Indies from November 14. Though it was indicated that vice Captain Dinesh Chandimal would join the squad for the [...]
Havelocks showcase their superior skills
As expected, Havelocks showcased their superior skills in back division play to run out winners by 29 points (3 goals, 1 try. 1 penalty) to 5 (1 try) over the Air Force at Ratmalana. It was by no means one way street. This is clear from the fact the winners could only score twice in [...]
Are we looking for the killer punch
An immensely popular game, boxing has always captured the imagination of the Lankan sports  loving public, and the case is topped by the fact that there is participation of both sexes though is a rough and tumble physical sport.  The irony is that though we have had some international success in the past, we seems [...]
Cibulkova – the diminutive ‘Dynamite’,
Winner of 2016 WTA Finals At five foot three inches, 27 year old Slovenian Dominika Cibulkova is the diminutive player in the top ten and she is also the lightest weighing just 121 pounds. Cibulkova is not known for any big ‘killer shots’ and made it into the top eight to play in Singapore only [...]
Impressive Kyle breaks his own backstroke 100 metre record
Kyle Abeysinghe of Wycherley International School set a new meet record in the Boys 16 and Over 100metre Backstroke Group 1 timed final on the first day of the the 22nd Inter-International School Swimming Championship worked off at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Swimming Complex in Colombo yesterday. Abeysinghe, the younger brother of Sri Lanka’s Olympic [...]
Kaveesha’s ton in vain as rain prevents play on day
A 126 ball 107 with 15 boundaries by Kaveesh Kumara could not help Dharmasoka College to force a result in their under 19 traditional cricket match against Rahula College Matara as the second days play was called off due to inclement weather at Uyanwatta. Electing to bat first Dharmasoka were restricted to 215 runs with [...]
Kyokushinkai celebrating its 50th anniversary
The Sri Lanka branch of the international Kyokushinkai Karate Organisation is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary on 11th November 2016. The Sri Lanka branch of IKO was inaugurated in 1966, by the Former Director late Shihan D.A Welgama, who was the first Japanese qualified Karate Instructor in Sri Lanka. In 1969 The Kyokushinkai Organisation was selected [...]
Hinoon, Suranga, Hashim and Lafir qualify for quarters
Four cueists S.I. Hinoon of MICH, S.L.M. Suranga of SLPA and Wazeer Hashim of AAC won their pre-quarter final encounters played in the morning session yesterday at the Otters AC billiards table to qualify to the quarter-finals of the Colombo District Billiards tournament. The three frames pre-quarter final saw Hinoon and Hashim winning their matches [...]
Eight slicers off to the United Kingdom
A highly confident contingent of four men and four women carrom players accompanied by two officials will be leaving for the United Kingdom today to participate in the 7th World Carrom Championship scheduled to be held from November 7th to 11th in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This world event held once in four years was hosted [...]
Finally Rugby fraternity unite for the common good
Amidst negative speculations from the fraternity over a possible snatch of the most popular Schools Rugby League Tournament officials of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) have formed a 10-member committee with a broad-based vision, the Sunday Times learns. According to information available the committee consisting of five [...]
Mixed reactions over new sports regulations
Several Sports Associations have expressed their displeasure over Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera’s decision in promulgating regulations removing most of the intrusive, restrictive regulations introduced in 2013. However, a selected number of Sports Associations are silent over the issue and seem to have agreed with the Sports Minister. This is the first time that the Sports [...]
BRC Sixes back on track next weekend
After a two-decade hiatus, the Burgher Recreation Club, or the BRC as it is well known, will revive its 6-a-side Cricket Tournament, which was a hit in the past. The two-day tournament, where the top 16 clubs of Sri Lanka can be seen an action, will be held at the BRC and the neighbouring Colts [...]
Niluka defends his national title
Niluka Karunaratne defended his unbeaten record to win the National Men’s Badminton Championship 2016 for the 16th consecutive year at the 64th National Badminton Championships concluded at the Boyagane Army Indoor Stadium last weekend. Thilini Hendahewa clinched the Women’s crown for the second year when she scored a 2-0 win over Kavindi Ishadika in the [...]
Trainer Courses for powerboat trainers
The Lanka Powerboat Association (LPA), Sri Lanka’s representative for The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), will conduct two UIM Propstar Official Trainer Courses for new powerboat trainers. The programme will take place at Diyawanna Oya in Battaramulla near Waters’ Edge Hotel. The first course will run from Monday, followed by the second course which will be [...]
Zahira win title beating St. Patrick’s 3-0
Zahira College Colombo defeated St. Patrick’s College Jaffna 3-0 in the Kotmale Trophy Schools Under-19 Football Tournament final worked off at the Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna yesterday. The winners took a 1-0 lead at half time with M. Safran scoring the first goal in the 35th minute of the game. Zahira consolidated their position in [...]
Rain ruins second day’s proceedings
Rain ruined second day’s proceedings in all the Under-19 inter-school cricket encounters that were played around the island. Two matches — one at Bambalapitiya and other at Kandana got off to late starts while no play was possible in the matches due to be played at Moratuwa and Wattala. However Dharmapala managed to record a [...]
McLarens dominated Inter-firm Team Badminton
McLarens Holdings dominated the Dulux 33rd Inter-firm Team Badminton Championship 2016 worked out at the Mercantile Badminton Headquarters last weekend by winning six Divisions. McLarens won the major Divisions in the Overall Championship, Men’s ‘A’ Division, Women’s ‘A’ Division, Men’s ‘B’ Division and their ‘B’ team emerged champions in the Men’s ‘H1’ Division in the [...]
Only two divers from Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) will not send swimmers or water polo players but send only two divers for the 10th Asian Aquatic Championships to be held in Japan from November 14 to 20. Though Sri Lanka has Olympic swimmers with greater experience for the 10th edition of the Asian Aquatic Championships, the [...]
Sri Lanka Sepaktakraw teams falter in quarters
The 31st King’s Cup World Sepaktakraw Championships was held from October 17 to 23 at the Fashion Island Mall, Bangkok , Thailand, with the participation of over 700 participants from Asia, Middle-East, Europe , North America, and Australia, The Championship was held in a somber atmosphere in view of the demise of the Thais’ much [...]
Cinnamon Grand and SriLankan Airlines declared joint winners
Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Sri Lankan Airlines were declared as joint winners as the final was abandoned due to bad light in the 34th Travel Trade Sports Club Hardball Cricket ‘Sixes’ 2016 concluded at Thurstan College grounds, last Saturday. 11 teams, pooled into 3 groups played 15 matches in the round robin stage, which was [...]
Runaway win for WP team
Western Province Table Tennis team scored a runaway victory over the touring Hanzhou Table Tennis team from China at the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium tables recently. Â Sri Lanka skipper Rohan Sirisena led the way with two victories while the rest of the Western Province paddlers won their respective matches as the Chinese failed to [...]
Yonex-Sunrise sponsorship packages for 48 Sri Lankan shuttlers
On the Yonex-Sunrise sponsorship package 48 Sri Lankan shuttlers in the Senior Ranking list and Under 19 and Under 17 Ranking lists received badminton kits on Friday at the Sri Lanka Badminton Association Headquarters. The presentation was made by the Chief Guest the Minister of Sports. The package included Raquets, shoes, Competition T-Shirts, Practice T’Shirts, [...]
Abdul Rahman stars in WCA Matale’s win over USCA
Windies Cricket Academy (WCA Matale) excelled to bag major honours in the under 14 and under12 limited overs cricket fixtures played against United Southern Cricket Academy (USCA) Galle at St. Aloysius ground , Galle and then at the Mahinda Wijesekera ground Matara against Imalka Rupila Cricket Academy (IRCA) Matara. Â Windies Cricket Academy under 14 [...]