Champs again!!!
It was a game that had everything—tension, pace, discipline, and strategy—displayed not just by one side but by both. However, the team that maintained these elements until the very end, St. Peter’s College, emerged victorious, defeating Isipathana College 6-3 to retain the Dialog Schools Rugby League title for another year Havelock Park yesterday was overly [...]
Royal thwart Trinity’s late burst to secure overall third slot
After a disappointing loss to Isipathana College last week, Royal College bounced back with a determined performance to narrowly defeat Trinity College 22-19 at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday, securing third place in the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024. In somewhat of a dress rehearsal for Sri Lanka’s blue ribbon rugby encounter, the Bradby Shield, which [...]
Sri Lanka suffer 7-wicket defeat in warm-up game
Sri Lankan batters Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva found some form with the bat ahead of the opening Test on Wednesday in Old Trafford in the second innings but were unable to prevent a 7-wicket defeat in the only warm-up game against England Lions at the Worcester County Ground yesterday. After [...]
South Africa again overwhelm Australia
South Africa once again overpowered Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday with a 30-12 victory in wet and slippery conditions at Optus Stadium. The two-time reigning World Cup champions scored the game’s only four tries in front of 58,197 fans, many supporting the Springboks, with Perth home to a strong South African community. South [...]
Morrison’s neck — FFSL’s Achilles heel?
Questions have been raised within the fraternity itself regarding the conduct of the hierarchy of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) concerning its approach in handling the national men’s team affairs and its overall administrative activities in recent times. These concerns come against the backdrop of an important medical requirement for the national team’s [...]
It’s Dickwella again!, when will national cricketers plunging into controversies end?
This week’s suspension of Niroshan Dickwella from all forms of cricket for an alleged anti-doping violation due to a dangerous drug is not just another scandal. It is a glaring reminder of a troubling trend within Sri Lankan cricket—the steady erosion of discipline and integrity. This incident underscores the urgent need for stringent guidelines and [...]
All Blacks roar back to crush Pumas
Auckland, New Zealand, AFP: New Zealand thumped Argentina 42-10 on Saturday as Will Jordan grabbed two of their six tries in The Rugby Championship to avenge last week’s shock defeat by the Pumas. Fly-half Damian McKenzie scored 17 points in Auckland as the All Blacks defied wet conditions in a skilled attacking display to maintain [...]
DDS’ men up with daunting task against well-shaped England
When Sri Lanka played their first Test in England 40 years ago, they had seven warm-up games to find form and prepare. Cricket has changed dramatically in the decades since. The birth of franchise leagues and the growth of the white-ball game means that this time around, Sri Lanka must make do with a single [...]
Teenage sensation Vishmi Gunaratne reaches rare milestone
Vishmi Gunaratne achieved a rare milestone in Sri Lankan women’s cricket by scoring her maiden One-Day International (ODI) century. Her unbeaten 101 against Ireland in the first ODI not only marked her first century but also made her the youngest Sri Lankan batter to reach this milestone in ODI cricket. At just 18 years and [...]
Golden Birds and MAS SC claim President’s Gold Cup
The Dialog President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Tournament, one of the highlights of the Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, saw Golden Birds Sports Club and MAS Sports Club emerge victorious in the Men’s and Women’s categories, respectively. The tournament was held at the Air Force Indoor Stadium in Colombo. Golden Birds SC clinched the Men’s title [...]
Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’, Sinner wins in walkover
Cincinnati, United States, AFP: Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. The reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion could not match the wily skills of 37-year-old [...]
The unparalleled tale of SG’s global success
Renowned for their uncompromising quality and precision in manufacturing cricket gear, Sanspareils Greenlands, more commonly known as SG has become an iconic brand synonymous with excellence in the manufacturing of sports goods. The story of SG began in 1931 in Sialkot, now in Pakistan, when two brothers embarked on a journey to create a business [...]
Hesali Peiris becomes the youngest Sri Lankan at FIM Asia Women’s Cup
Hesali Peiris is making waves locally as the youngest participant in the women’s motorcycle racing championship. Representing Sri Lanka on the global stage, Hesali, 14, is not just breaking barriers but also setting new benchmarks for aspiring female riders across the country. She will break barriers on August 30 as the youngest female rider from [...]
Sri Lanka Paralympians bolstered by MAS Holdings
MAS Holdings unveiled its commitment to National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPC), coming forward as the official clothing partner of the Sri Lanka Paralympic team bound to Paris. As part of partnership, MAS will provide the ceremonial kit for all Sri Lankan para-athletes, along with the track, swim, and wheelchair tennis kits for the [...]
Crystal Property Group triumphs at 113th Shakspeare Shield
The 113th edition of the prestigious Shakspeare Shield was won by Mohamed Omar Mizran and Reza Magdon Ismail of Crystal Property Group with 38 points. They edged out Dr. Manjula Karunaratne and Ranil Pathirana of Softlogic Holdings, who scored 34 points. A total of 23 teams competed for glory at this year’s round of Sri [...]
North Central Province All-Island Open set to begin tomorrow
The North Central Province All-Island Open Badminton Championship is set to take place in Anuradhapura, from August 19 to 25. Organised by the North Central Province Badminton Association under the guidance of Sri Lanka Badminton, the championship will be held at the Sports Development Department Indoor Sports Complex and the Mike Cook Indoor Sports Complex. [...]
Matale and Puttalam win Inter-District Hockey titles
Matale Schools Golds and Puttalam Schools lifted the boys and girls hockey titles respectively at the 57th Inter-District Combined Schools Under-20 Hockey Championships 2024 held at the Edward Park Hockey Ground in Matale. The four-day tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Association (SLSHA), attracted a total of 21 teams, 13 boys and eight girls [...]
Asoka win inaugural rugby big match vs President’s
The inaugural rugby encounter between Asoka College and President’s College, Rajagiriya was played at Ananda College rugby ground last Saturday, launching what would be an annual fixture for both teams. Both teams played for the Maroon Shield, the coveted title up for grabs as Asoka College won the first ever encounter by 19-5 against their [...]
SLB conducts successful training programme for coaches in Ratnapura
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) conducted a successful training programme targeting coaches of the Sabaragamuwa region, at the Ratnapura Indoor Sports Complex. Piloted by the guidance of SLB President, Mr. Rohan de Silva, the one-day programme was spearheaded by Mr. Buddhika de Silva, the Chairman of the Training and Development Committee of SLB, where coaches from [...]
Ladies emerge 46th Swimming Nationals runners-up
Ladies College senior swimming team secured the runners-up position at the 46th Long Course Swimming Nationals, concluded at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool complex last weekend. The achievement marks a historic milestone for the school making them the best school in the Senior Women’s category.
Oarswoman Hayaa, shaping up to be a great leader
Hayaa Hassen, the captain of the Ladies College rowing crew, made her presence felt worth at the recently concluded 83rd Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta held on the waters of Beira Lake, where Colombo Rowing Club (CRC) won both the Men’s and Women’s titles. Hayaa, who competed in the Women’s Double Scull alongside Oneli Chandrasekara, navigated CRC [...]
Initiative of ‘A9 Fusion’ to strengthen bond between Dharmaraja Kandy and Hindu Jaffna
The Old Boys’ Unions of Dharmaraja College, Kandy and Hindu College, Jaffna have come together with an initiative that would become an annual pilgrimage for both schools with the introduction of ‘A9 Fusion’, a combined event that includes sports and cultural programme. After several rounds of intense discussions, the inaugural ‘A9 Fusion Cultural Programme and [...]