Dons tame Lions to historic win
Skipper Sehanda Umagiliyage, in matured fashion, led from the front as D.S. Senanayake College created rugby history defeating seasoned campaigners Trinity College 14-10 in a startling Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. The Dons, as they are fondly referred, were clinical from the onset, forcing firm favourites Trinity to shove [...]
St. Joseph’s prevail over Zahira with four-point thriller
St. Joseph College avoided another shock defeat as they prevailed with a thrilling with a thrilling four point win over host Zahira (26-22) in the Dialog School Rugby League match played at Maradana yesterday. A try five minutes away from the long whistle by Josephian centre Induwara Rodrigo and the conversion booted over by fly [...]
Thomians down Eagles to record second win
After a hard-fought battle, S. Thomas’ College enjoyed a 24-17 win over St. Anthony’s College in their second match of the Dialog Schools League Rugby Tournament played at Mt. Lavinia yesterday after leading 14-7 at half time. This thrilling game saw S. Thomas’ secure the Father Angelo Rossati Trophy, scoring from three converted tries and [...]
Wesley turns ruthless against hapless Thurstan
Wesley College scored from a total of 12, perhaps their best tally in schools rugby, as they dominated Thurstan College by 70-3 in their Dialog School Rugby League match played at the Air Force ground in Ratmalana yesterday. This marked their second consecutive win this season, following their 21-14 victory over Zahira College last weekend. [...]
Peiris hat-trick help Rajans stun Sri Sumangala
No.8 Nimsha Peiris scored a hat-trick as Dharmaraja College regained their winning ways with a commanding 32-12 win against newcomers Sri Sumangala College in a second week game of Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 at Bogambara yesterday. Kicking off the rivalry between two hometown teams under a heavy downpour, both teams were evenly poised during [...]
Title holders Petes in commanding win
Defending champions St. Peter’s College showed their strength with a big win against Kingswood College in a Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament match played at Nittawela yesterday, as the visitors triumphed with a commanding score of 46-3. From the start, St. Peter’s took total control of the game, leading 22-0 at halftime. They scored eight [...]
Does LPL really serve SL’s desired purpose?
As Sri Lanka Cricket turns its attention to the 5th edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), set to take place from July 1 to 21, anticipation and excitement are in the air. The tournament, spanning the cities of Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo, promises to deliver high-octane cricket featuring a host of international stars. However, [...]
LPL ‘unloves’ Kandy franchise again
The Lanka Premier League organisers, who recently re-admitted B-Love Kandy after initially ending the partnership, have now decided to sever ties as the franchise has violated contractual obligations for the second consecutive time. With the tournament just nine days away, the organisers are currently seeking a new owner to manage the franchise for the fifth [...]
Sri Lanka’s efforts in curbing sports related corruption, highlighted at MARS
Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharmawardena, PC speaking at the Network of Magistrates/Prosecutors Responsible for Sports (MARS) set up by the Council of Europe, third annual meeting held at the INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon in France, highlighted Sri Lanka’s effort in combatting sports related corruption. Dharmawardena who played a key role in enacting the Prevention of [...]
‘Tharushi and Dilhani can qualify for Olympics’ – SLA Secretary
Refuting reports circulating in social media on Sri Lanka’s women’s 800m runner Tharushi Karunaratne’s qualification to the Paris Olympics 2024, the Secretary of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) said, that though she has a strong chance, is yet to ‘officially’ qualify. Saman Kumara Gunawardena, the Secretary of SLA, who has been involved with athletics for many [...]
Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA
Bridgetown, Barbados, AFP: Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on Friday, winning their T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter by nine wickets and with 9.1 overs to spare. The Caribbean side bowled out the USA for 128 in the clash of the tournament co-hosts at [...]
India rout Bangladesh to close in on T20 World Cup semi-finals
Antigua and Barbuda, AFP: Leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three key wickets while Hardik Pandya blasted an undefeated half-century as India moved to the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 50-run rout of Bangladesh on Saturday. Chasing 197 for victory, Bangladesh managed just 146-8 off their 20 overs in reply. India now have [...]
Committee report reveals ‘unauthorised misconducts’ by NOC
An investigation by a three-member committee appointed by Minister of Sports Harin Fernando, has revealed that the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) broke the law by taking six people to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games without the sports ministry’s approval. The report also delved into alleged financial misconduct by NOCSL’s Secretary General Maxwell [...]
MAS Holdings boost Sri Lanka athletes
Sri Lanka’s leading high performance sportswear manufacturer, MAS Holdings, have come aboard to foster the country’s track and field athletes, by revealing a concrete five-year partnership with Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA). Accordingly, Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of MAS Holdings, will serve as the official clothing partner for Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) from this year, [...]
Thanuka steers Ace Capital to fifth win
A quick-fire knock of 73 off 67 balls, inclusive of five boundaries and four sixes by Thanuka Dabare, helped Ace Capital to record a comfortable 5-wicket win over Bloomfield in their Major Club Limited Over Tournament match played at Reid Avenue yesterday. The match curtailed to 27 overs due to a late start and Bloomfield, [...]
Motorcycle Federation initiates revival of Sri Lanka motor-racing
Shane Gunawardena, the President of the Motorcycle Federation of Sri Lanka (MFSL), announced that racing activities in the country are set to be revitalised. After a period of decline, attributed to mismanagement by unscrupulous leaders of race organising clubs, notably at last April’s Foxhill Super Cross event, Gunawardena emphasised a renewed commitment to professionalism and [...]
David Pieris makes history at MBA Novices Championship 2024
David Pieris Group made history by becoming champions in all five events in the Open category at the 40th MBA Novices Badminton Championship 2024, making a clean sweep. The tournament included Men’s Singles, where Chethaka Kumarasiri triumphed over 128 players. In Men’s Doubles, Chathuranga Meegahawatte and Chethaka Kumarasiri emerged victorious. Lakhini Shashibhani secured first place [...]
Bens Rugby set tone with long term plan
With rejuvenated hopes, St. Benedict’s College will set a start to their campaign of earning the top position of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Championship 2024, when they take on group rivals Maliyadeva College next Saturday, June 22 at Kotahena. Competing under the Division I Segment ‘B’, St. Benedict’s will go through a full season [...]
Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Athletic Championship 2024 to showcase over 20,000 sporting talents
Ritzbury, will proudly serve as the exclusive sponsor of the prestigious Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Athletic Championship 2024 for the 12th consecutive year, bringing together over 20,000 participants from nearly 1000 schools, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to identifying and supporting young, aspiring athletes. The commencement of the championship, the oldest school athletics event in Sri [...]
CIPM Sri Lanka welcomes Chamari Athapaththu as brand ambassador
CIPM Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka’s premier Human Resource Institution, announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka’s cricket sensation Chamari Athapaththu, appointing her as their new brand ambassador. The collaboration was officially revealed at a media conference held at the CIPM Sri Lanka premises. Chamari Athapaththu, the captain of the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, [...]