India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa
Bridgetown, Barbados, AFP: India won the T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday. Virat Kohli’s 76 led India to a strong 176-7 but after Heinrich Klaasen blasted a superb 52 from 27 balls South Africa were closing in on victory [...]
Green Machine demolish Rajans
Isipathana College cruised to record their third successive win of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, after an eight-try 46-8 demolition against Dharmaraja College played at Havelock Park yesterday. Going in as favourites against the travelling Rajans, who suffered their second defeat, Isipathana scored from a total of eight tries and three conversions, while leading [...]
Stokes backs Buttler to remain white-ball captain
Ben Stokes has backed Jos Buttler to remain as England white-ball captain, despite the heavy defeat by India in the T20 World Cup semi-final. The defending champions were hammered by 68 runs in Guyana, a third defeat in four matches against other Test-playing nations at the tournament in the Caribbean and United States. The surrender [...]
Five women to watch at Wimbledon
Marketa Vondrousova was described as the “most unlikely Wimbledon champion” after claiming last year’s women’s title. Few predicted before the Championships that the unseeded Czech would go on to lift the trophy. Guessing the 2024 winner could prove difficult too, with the draw appearing open for the grass-court Grand Slam. BBC Sport looks at [...]
England youngster to Germany star – the rise of Musiala
Jamal Musiala’s exceptional performances for Germany have lit up Euro 2024, but it is bittersweet for England. Social media is rife with pictures of Musiala in the famous Three Lions jersey celebrating goals and trophies with midfielder Jude Bellingham during his youth career. England football may have felt FOMO, also known as the fear of [...]
Joes enjoy hunting at Ratmalana
St. Joseph’s College recorded a comfortable 47-9 win against Thurstan College in their Dialog Schools Rugby League match played at Air Force grounds in Ratmalana yesterday. Despite leading by only 12-6 at halftime, the Josephians pulled away in the second half, displaying their superior skills and strategy. This match was a clear demonstration of the [...]
Peterites made to sweat by gritty Wesley
Defending champions St. Peter’s College underwent some anxious moments as they huffed and puffed as they struggled to prevail over Wesley College by 25-10 to chalk up their third successive win of the Dialog Schools Rugby League played at Bambalapitiya yesterday. The Peterites were given a torrid time by the Wesleyites who kept them at [...]
The bitter truth of Sri Lanka’s inevitable downfall
In fairy tales, a kiss is all you need to turn a frog into a prince. In real life, neither a kiss nor a magic wand will work, but that doesn’t stop the public from expecting such transformation. We keep searching for that magical coach who’ll weave spells and turn mediocre players into world champions. [...]
Royal march to third win
Royal College made full use of the away advantage to register their third victory, by 34-7 against Zahira College in their Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 first round fixture worked off at Maradana yesterday. The winners led 19-0 at the breather. Royal collected their points from five tries, three conversion and one penalty while Zahira [...]
Sri Lanka defeat England in Youth ODI
A clinical performance saw Sri Lanka U-19s secure a comfortable 65-run victory over England U-19s in the opening match of the three-game limited over series held at Chelmsford. Sri Lanka posted a strong 294 for 6, driven by standout batting displays from Mahith Perera (58n.o.), Sharujan Shanmuganathan (57), Diniru Abeywickremasingha (52), and skipper Dinura Kalupahana [...]
Djokovic ‘pain free’ ahead of Wimbledon after Medvedev exhibition win
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Novak Djokovic proclaimed himself “pain free” after defeating Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match on Friday ahead of Wimbledon. Former world number one Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, needed surgery earlier this month following a serious knee injury at the French Open. But on Friday the 37-year-old took his place in [...]
DG’s plan to transform Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape
In a move aimed at transforming Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape, the Ministry of Sports under the leadership of Director General of Sports Dr. Shamal Fernando has launched a comprehensive four-year plan targeting the 2028 Olympic Games. This initiative marks a significant departure from previous practices, focusing on enhancing athlete support, infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms [...]
Wimbledon 2024, Grass Tennis
Wimbledon Championships for the All-England Lawn tennis title begins on July 1. The event has stepped out of the traditional last week of June and the first week of July to accommodate ATP and WTA schedules couple of years back. With extended sand court season finishing with French Open in early June and additional of [...]
Fueling the Olympic Dream: MAS Athlete Training Academy to launch in July
Apparel-tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, has received Cabinet approval to establish Sri Lanka’s first and largest Public Private Partnership (PPP) dedicated to the sponsorship of next-gen Olympians through the establishment of the MAS Athlete Training Academy, set to officially launch in July. Funded through an investment of over Rs. 550 million, the academy will identify, develop [...]
Entries for Ceylon Masters International Championships close on July 2
The prestigious Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championships 2024 is set to take place from July 25 to 28 at the Mercantile Badminton Association in Colombo with a substantial prize pool of US$10,000 up for grabs. Organised by Ceylon Masters Badminton, this flagship event promises thrilling contests, attracting top masters badminton players from around the world. [...]
DG issues landmark directive to uphold fairness in SLAS governance
In a decisive move to ensure integrity and transparency, Professor (Rear Admiral) Shemal Fernando, PhD, the Director General of Sports, has issued a groundbreaking directive to overhaul governance within Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS). This directive, authorised by clause 5 (6) of the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2382/32, disqualifies current national automobile sports competitors and their [...]
Appeton steps up to nurture future rugby stars
Appeton, a globally renowned nutritional supplements and wellness brand, is taking strategic steps to nurture Sri Lanka’s future rugby stars. This initiative aims to provide essential nutritional support to young athletes, ensuring they have the strength, endurance, and overall health necessary to excel in the sport. Recognising nutrition’s critical role in athletic performance, Appeton will [...]
Olympic-bound Nettasinghe to compete in Northern Mariana Islands
Sri Lankan badminton sensation, Viren Nettasinghe, is set to compete in two key tournaments in the Northern Mariana Islands ahead of his participation in the Paris Olympics. Nettasinghe, Sri Lanka’s top ranked shuttler, currently placed 75th in the world, will take part in the Northern Marianas Open from July 2 to 7 and then the [...]
Chess prodigy Thehas shines at Asian Youth Championships
Thehas Rithmitha Kiringoda created history for Sri Lankan chess with an outstanding second place at the Boys Under-10 Asian Youth Chess Championship held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Entering the tournament as 32nd in the starting rankings, Thehas scored 7 out of 9 points, winning his last two games to clinch a spot on the podium. He [...]
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners Thurstan Rugby
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) announced its strategic partnership with Thurstan College rugby as its official insurance partner for the Division I ‘A’ School Rugby Season 2024. The collaboration highlights the company’s dedication to nurturing young talent and strengthening the growth of school sports across Sri Lanka. SLICGL’s comprehensive coverage will enable the [...]
St. Mary’s successfully conducts annual athletic meet
The annual Inter-house Athletic Meet of the St. Mary’s Tamil Vidyalaya, Bambalapitiya, was held on June 20 at the Sugathadasa Stadium. The event, organised under the auspices of the Principal R. Antonraj, was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Gemunu Dias, National/Archdiocesan Director of Education and Mrs. C.P. Asha Peiris, Divisional Director of Education [...]
Odel backs Ananda College rugby team
Odel PLC has stepped forward as the official jersey sponsor of the Ananda College rugby team for the Schools Rugby League 2024. This partnership with Ananda is a testament to Odel’s long-standing dedication to nurturing young talent, fostering excellence and creating opportunities for aspiring young sports athletes to shine in their chosen sport. The sponsorship [...]