Super Shan kicks Trinity to Bradby win
Trinity College broke a decade long hoodoo after their star kicker Shan Althaf became the man of the day and helped his side snatch a possible win from Royal College with an astounding long range kick to claim the 78th Bradby Shield encounter with a close 25-22 win at Pallekele. With yesterday’s close win. Trinity [...]
Trinity win Simithraaratchy Trophy win with 24-22 aggregate
Trinity College clinched the C. E. Simithraaratchy Trophy with an aggregate score of 24-22, after bouncing back to win the second leg by 17-5 at Pallekele, played prior to the Bradby Shield encounter. Trinity led the halftime 10-5 and scored their points from two converted tries and a penalty, against a solitary unconverted try scored [...]
DDS and Kamindu Mendis defy England
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with an unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced an early close. That left Sri Lanka 114 [...]
St. Peter’s book final berth in a cliffhanger
It was a narrow escape for defending champions and current league champions St. Peter’s College as they escaped in a cliffhanger in the first semi-final encounter of the Dialog Schools President’s Trophy Knockout Tournament with a close 23-20 win over gritty Wesley College at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday. The Peterites, having held on to [...]
Nethmi claims World Championship bronze
Nethmi Ahinsa Fernando created history yesterday as she beat Valeryia Mikitsich to clinch a historic bronze medal in the 53kg weight class at the 2024 U-20 World Championships Wrestling Tournament being held in Pontevedra, Spain. Nethmi, who won a bronze medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Women’s 57kg event, beat her opponent, neutral [...]
Japan beat US to top Pacific Nations Cup group
Kumagaya, Japan, AFP: Japan advanced to the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals as Pool B winners on Saturday after beating the United States 41-24 in Kumagaya, north of Tokyo. Eddie Jones’ Japan will face Samoa in next weekend’s semis while the US, who went through as group runners-up, will take on Fiji. Both semi-finals will take [...]
Yasmin and Miguel emerge champions
Yasmin Vavrova of Slovakia and Miguel Igulpas of Philippines emerged singles champions in the girls and boys categories of the ITF World Junior J60 Tennis Tournament finals played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday. Yasmin overcame Priyanka Rana of USA while Miguel got the better of Viraj Gohil of India with the [...]
SLB turns cruel on Men’s Doubles duo
A new men’s doubles partnership between Buvaneka Goonethilake and Jason Homer is at the centre of a brewing controversy with Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) according to informed sources. Both players, despite impressive national and international achievements, have been denied the opportunity to compete in crucial overseas tournaments that could improve their world rankings. Goonethilake, a [...]
Meet the Woodhalls: Track and field couple light up Paralympics and Olympics
In the depths of the Stade de France, track and field’s most charismatic couple were wearing their gold medals, leaning on each other and drinking it all in. One half of the duo, US double amputee sprinter Hunter Woodhall, had propelled his prosthetic blades to Paralympic gold in the T62 400 metres in Paris on [...]
Mastercard Mercantile Rugby 7s set for grand return in September
The much anticipated Mastercard Mercantile Rugby 7s is poised to make a triumphant return this September, bringing with it a dynamic showcase of athleticism, strategy, and team spirit. Set to take place over three thrilling days from September 26 to 28, the tournament will be hosted at the iconic CR&FC ground in Longdon Place. This [...]
Layton Cup in October
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is excited to announce the Layton Cup Boxing Tournament 2024, which will be held from October 1 to 5. This highly anticipated event will take place at two venues, starting with the preliminary rounds at the Royal MAS Arena in Colombo from October 1 to 3, followed by [...]
Anuradhapura League honours players and teams at AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Anuradhapura District Football League was held at Gamigedara Restaurant in Anuradhapura in the presence of its membership last week. During the event, a recognition programme was also held to felicitate those who contributed to the progress of the regional league, including players and officials. In addition to the President [...]
FSL to resume domestic competitions sooner than later
Since October 2023, Sri Lanka’s football team has demonstrated significant improvement, becoming a formidable opponent for their rivals. The team’s progress, starting with a 3-0 loss to Yemen on October 12, 2023, and culminating in a gripping scoreless draw against Cambodia last Thursday, is a promising development for a nation that has been without domestic [...]
Hesali Peiris, Sri Lanka’s youngest female rider, makes promising debut in Thailand
Hesali Peiris, a name that is rapidly gaining recognition in the world of motorcycle racing, has become a symbol of determination and rising talent. As a dedicated school athlete, Hesali was no stranger to competition, consistently excelling in various activities. However, her transition to the racetrack was a bold move, especially considering her limited experience—only [...]
Dulanya and Hirun win silver medals at Gampaha Zonal Athletics Championship
Dulanya Sethuli and Hirun Prathibash brought honour to their school, Royal Institute International School, Gampaha, at the Gampaha Zonal Athletics Championship 2024, held at the Gampaha Sri Bodhi ground, which was a thrilling and highly competitive event, showcasing the talents of young athletes from across the region. Among the standout performers were Dulanya Sethuli and [...]
Lyceum Nuwara Eliya students shine at Central Province Athletic Meet 2024
The Central Province Athletic Meet was held at Bernard Aluvihare Stadium, and three talented students from Lyceum International School, Nuwara Eliya stood out with remarkable performances. T. Anuhas Darmasena set a new meet record in the 200m, securing first place with a time of 22.2 seconds. He also finished second in the 100m with an [...]
Drivers fight the odds to deliver high-octane action at ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024
The fourth and final round of the ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024, by David Pieris Racing and Leisure, in conjunction with Ceylon Motor Sports Club and Motor Racing Association, concluded successfully at SpeedBay in Bandaragama last weekend. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the event showcased the exceptional talent and determination of Sri Lankan drivers across [...]
Kosala and Devindya claim Sri Lanka National Premier Division Chess titles
The stage was set for a display of chess brilliance at the Sri Lanka Open and Women’s National Premier Division Chess Championships 2024, held at the Sanhinda Leisure Centre in Nugegoda. Organised by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, this prestigious event boasted a generous cash prize, along with certificates, medals, and trophies awaiting the [...]