Outcry leads to suspension of Diyagama cricket stadium project
A social media outcry triggered by the ill-timed announcement that a multi-million dollar cricket stadium was to be built in Homagama forced its suspension after Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa gave heed to those campaigning against the initiative. Led by former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardena, several cricketers protested against the proposed complex on the grounds [...]
ICC to decide on fate of T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup in Australia is most likely to be postponed as a result of the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 when the International Cricket Council (ICC ) Board representing member boards hold a tele-conference this week. A cricket source from the ICC said that this will be at the top of [...]
NSSF targets return of events at Payagala shooting range
Though expected to host 10 local and take part in 11 international meets in 2020, the National Shooting Sport Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) is optimistic that it be would be able to host at least two-third of its planned local events as the country is getting accustomed to conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Summa recalls memorable school days as he turns 95
A living Sri Lanka sports legend Summa Navaratnam once dubbed the ‘fastest man in Asia’ turned 95 on May 21. “I dropped about 10 pounds in the last two months without going out because I can’t walk too far. Mentally I am going crazy. It’s a good thing in a way. I feel good,” said [...]
Lankan referees tie up with Wekadapola to follow London courses online
A group of Sri Lanka rugby referees eager to upgrade their knowledge during the hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic have decided to follow online courses conducted by the London Society of Rugby Football Union Referees (LSRFUR). It was made possible by the Sri Lankan member of LSRFUR Bandara Wekadapola who has taken it upon [...]
Hiring foreign swimming coach top priority: SLASU president Nanayakkara
The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) president Nethru Nanayakkara said their main priority is to hire a foreign coach to co-ordinate development activities islandwide after swimming activities resume once the health situation in the country improves. They hope to get down a coach from abroad in consultation with the Sports Ministry from either China, [...]
When Kandy rugby legend Fazil Marija signed off with a hat-trick
It was a full house as usual at Nittawela with over 6,000 fans taking their seats as early as 3.00pm on a steamy Sunday in the Central Hills not only waiting to see Kandy Sports Club take the league once more but also for the last game of a legend of Sri Lanka rugby Fazil [...]
Kushan equipped technically to drive himself to the limits
At just 24, Kushan Peiris has achieved what many others in the motorsports arena are still dreaming about. Hailing from a family that is totally connected to cars and racing, young Kushan can be considered the youngest driver to engage in Sri Lanka’s highest motorcar segment, the Class SLGT. On the way, claiming three Best [...]
Rugby-mad Isipathana set to reach new heights in cricket
Former D.S. Senanayake College cricketer Pasindu Liyanaarachchi’s philosophy of developing players and not follow the win-at-any-cost mentality adopted by school coaches is reaping dividends. When he took over as head coach of Isipathana in June, they had stumbled to ten defeats including six on first innings to end up in eighth position in their group [...]