The dawn of Charith Asalanka era in T20s
Charith Asalanka, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 skipper, is set to take over as Sri Lanka’s T20 captain on a permanent basis from the forthcoming series against world champions India. This appointment follows Wanindu Hasaranga’s resignation as T20 skipper, prompted by significant public criticism of his conduct and leadership during his short six-months in office. [...]
History ‘fuels’ Djokovic Wimbledon title bid against Alcaraz
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Novak Djokovic believes the prospect of creating tennis history will provide the “fuel” he needs to defeat Carlos Alcaraz and clinch an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam on Sunday. Just five weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, 37-year-old Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of [...]
Kandy Samp Army court case to commence next month
By Ranjith Padmasiri The prosecution has handed over 40 admissions to the defence in the hearing into the case filed against Kandy Samp Army team owner Yogi Patel on charges of pressuring players to engage in corrupt practices during the Legends Cricket tournament. When the case was taken up before Matale High Court Judge Ravindra [...]
Sri Lanka earns promotion to Davis Cup Group III
Sri Lanka earned promotion to Group III in the Davis Cup with a convincing win over Kuwait at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, yesterday. Thehan Wijemanne, who had a successful run in the earlier matches, gave Sri Lanka a significant boost by defeating his Kuwaiti opponent Badel Alabdullah in straight sets. [...]
Four new meet records set; St. Joseph’s, Mahamaya, Lyceum Wattala take lead
Triple champion M.F. Mohamed of Zahira College continued his form to set three new meet records in the Breaststroke events on the penultimate day as St. Joseph’s College, Mahamaya Girls School and Lyceum International School, Wattala maintained the leads in their respective categories on the penultimate day yesterday of the 49th All-Island Schools Aquatic Championship [...]
Clinical Green Machine scrape through gritty Trinity
A game that could have tarnished their unbeaten tag was clinically turned over by Isipathana College, as they scraped through to their fourth successive win of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, with a 15-13 win against Trinity College at Havelock Park yesterday. The underfoot conditions caused by heavy downpours and constant showers prevented both [...]
Bamba Brigade record fourth successive win
By M. Shamil Amit St. Peter’s College, fondly known as the Bamba Brigade, continued their winning streak as they recorded their fourth successive win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League with a comfortable 25-10 win over traditional rivals St. Joseph’s College in the match played at Bambalapitiya yesterday. In the process they also retained [...]
Tankers prevail over Tigers at Maradana
Zahira College recorded their first win of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, after a low-scoring, yet blockbuster game against Vidyartha College, which ended by a close 13-10 at Maradana yesterday. A game where downpours and muddy conditions took the upper hand, both teams rested on their placekickers – Basith Mahir of Zahira and Rusith [...]
Kingswood record first win
Kingswood College celebrated a hard-earned triumph yesterday as they defeated Thurstan College 31-17 in a gripping Dialog Schools Rugby League encounter at Bogambara Stadium. This victory marks Kingswood’s first win of the season against the low ranked, yet equally matched Thurstan side. The match began with Kingswood taking an early lead, heading into halftime with [...]
Dons beaten Black and Blue
By Riyad Riffai S. Thomas’ College showed much grit and composure as they easily overcame a spirited performance by D.S. Senanayake College by 29-15 in their Dialog Schools Rugby League fixture at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. In a tightly fought game, much was expected from the Dons, who however to the dismay of their supporters played [...]
India defeat Sri Lanka in FIBA U-18 Asia Cup final
India secured their spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2024 after defeating Sri Lanka 85-62 in the final of the four-nation FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024 – SABA Qualifiers, after the final at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. After a thrilling start both teams were locked at 43-43 at halftime before India surged ahead in the [...]
SLR SGM mandate challenged by Provincial Unions
No mandate for SLR Constitution change; Court issues interim order Provincial Unions vow to support SGM despite protocol hiccup by MoS The Provincial Unions affiliated to Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), now serving a temporary suspension imposed by the Ministry of Sports since May 29, have sought legal assistance from the Competent Authority of holding a [...]
SLC gets tough on players with comprehensive guidelines
By Champika Fernando Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is to introduce comprehensive guidelines to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, and decorum among national players and support staff. Team discipline has eroded in recent months, putting pressure on SLC to implement a programme to instil discipline to protect the image of the country and the game. [...]
CR&FC presents honorary membership to New Zealand High Commissioner
David Pine, the New Zealand High Commissioner for Sri Lanka and Maldives, was presented with a honorary membership by the Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR&FC) at a special event held at its club house in Longdon Place last Thursday. The incumbent CR&FC President, Tikiri Ellepola presented the membership card High Commissioner Pine [...]
Huge entry fee forces fans out at FIBA Asia Cup
The Sri Lanka Basketball Federation has attracted heavy criticism for charging school children Rs. 600 each to attend matches of the FIBA Asia Cup Under-18 basketball tournament which concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday. This decision led to disappointment among the children as they were expected to pay for entry. Consequently, the tournament suffered [...]
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 begin on July 19
The eagerly anticipated Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 featuring eight nations will kick off on July 19, 2024 in Dambulla. Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand are set to compete in this key event in women’s cricket in Asia. India, Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal will battle it out in Group ‘A’, [...]
Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup concludes at China Bay
The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links and Course hosted the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup, an inter-club golf tournament in the spectacular settings of China Bay, the closest to the harbour city of Trincomalee. Royal Colombo Golf Club, captained by Tharanga Gunasekara, won the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup trophy, securing the highest marks in [...]
Sri Lanka joins World Badminton Day celebrations with colourful parade
Last Saturday, Sri Lanka joined 217 countries in the grand celebration of World Badminton Day, which commemorates the sport’s rich history which goes back to 90 years. Organised by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the colourful event took place in Colombo and was graced by the presence of State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rohana [...]
Havelocks partner with FlyHiSports to launch Rugby Academy with international flavour
Havelocks Sports Club launched a fully-pledged rugby academy in partnership with FlyHiSports, an Australian based business entity, to develop the sport in Sri Lanka. The launch took place last week at the Havelock Sports Club premises. Named FlyHiSports Rugby Academy, Sri Lanka’s first internationally collaborated rugby academy will provide opportunities for the youth to develop [...]
Thomians triumph at All-Island Archery Championship
In a thrilling display of skill, three students from S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia emerged victorious in their respective age groups, at the 7th All Island Archery Championship Wayamba, which was held in Kurunegala. The event was held on June 22 and 23. The Championship witnessed exceptional talent from several schools and clubs across the [...]
Flag bearer Viren Nettasinghe to carry Sri Lanka’s hopes at Paris Olympics
Young badminton sensation Viren Nettasinghe will be the flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony later this month as the Sri Lankan contingent heads to the French capital with the hope of making the country’s presence felt on the global stage. The significant honour of carrying the flag is a testament to the [...]
Oshini finishes third at FIDE U-12 Girls World Cup
The inaugural FIDE Under 8-12 World Cup concluded with WFM Devindya Oshini Gunawardena winning the third place in the U-12 Girls category, beating Kristina Zavieva (FIDE) twice in the second round to record a commanding victory and create history for Sri Lanka. The Under 8-12 FIDE World Cup was organised for the first time in [...]
Sri Lanka claim two golds at Western Asia Youth Rapid Chess
Sri Lanka claimed two gold medals at the Western Asia Youth Rapid Chess Championship, which kicked off at the Citrus Hotel in Waskaduwa earlier this week. Chamuditha Sasen Bandara Herath of Maliyadeva College, competing in the Under-10 Open, and Thisarindu Induwara of Royal College, competing in the Under-14 Open, pocketed gold medals in their respective [...]