Michael Gunaratne Trophy stays at Reid Avenue
Royal College ended this season’s silverware drought with a gripping 26-20 win against S. Thomas’ College as they retained the Michael Gunaratne Trophy for the sixth consecutive year at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday. Both teams had their moments of glory, as well as situations to reflect as the Royal took the upper hand in [...]
FSL’s gamble in turning ‘poor man’s game to ‘people’s sport’
Sri Lanka’s recent strides on the international stage, capped by a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw against Cambodia, ranked 180th by FIFA, are being hailed as a potential turning point. For the national men’s team, currently sitting at 205th in the FIFA rankings, the two-spot rise following the AFC Asian Cup [...]
Visa issues threaten Sri Lanka’s participation at 6th Carrom World Cup in USA
The Sri Lanka National Carrom team is currently facing a major hurdle as they prepare for the upcoming 6th Carrom World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 10 to 17 in San Francisco, California. Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the former Carrom World Cup winners are grappling with visa issues that could impact [...]
English summer gives Sri Lanka something to build upon
The scene couldn’t have been any less Sri Lankan. The skies were ashen and the clouds heavy; the harsh gusts of wind warned that winter was on its way. Sri Lanka’s support staff wore hoodies and woolly hats; even the English fielders clung to handwarmers. Yet, the awful weather couldn’t keep Sri Lanka’s fans away. [...]
124th US Open – the Sabalenka and Sinner show
On the opening day of the 124th US Open in New York this year, spectator attendance topped excess of 76,000. Such is the popularity of tennis in USA. Total number attended the US Open in New York went surging past one and a quarter million at the one of four grand slam events in tennis. [...]
Tennielle of Philippines clinches two titles
Tennielle Madis from the Philippines clinched two titles at the second ITF World Junior J60 Tennis Tournament, which concluded yesterday at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo. In the Girls’ Singles final, Tennielle secured a comfortable victory, winning by 2-0 against her compatriot Stefi Marithe Aludo. Later, in the Girls’ Doubles, Tennielle, paired up [...]
Sam Chandrasinghe Tournament to boost football skills at Ananda
Ananda College, Colombo will hold the Sam Chandrasinghe Football Tournament on September 19 at the school’s sports grounds in Rajagiriya. The tournament, designed to provide a platform for young students to showcase and improve their football abilities, will include participants from all age groups within the school. The day-long event will see a series of [...]
Entries called for inaugural Novices Age Group Tourney
Entries are now open for the first-ever Novices Age Group Badminton Championship to be held in Sri Lanka. Under the organisation of the Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) and the coordination of the Regional Development Committee, the championship is scheduled to take place from September 28 to October 2 at the New Saniro Airport Sports Complex [...]
I was reborn – record breaker Samitha Dulan
At 33-years of age Samitha Dulan has rewritten the history books, becoming a world record holder in the F44 category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. His 67.03-metre javelin throw earned him a silver medal, a significant achievement that stands as a proof to his endurance and unyielding spirit. For Dulan, this victory is more than [...]
Sri Lanka claim seven medals at Commonwealth Chess 2024
Grand Master S.P. Sethuraman of India emerged as the champion of Commonwealth Chess Championship scoring 7 out of 9 points held at Citrus Hotel in Waskaduwa. Grand Master N.R. Vignesh, also from India, came in at second place while Sri Lanka found their way on to the podium through International Master Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, who [...]
Brothers Mikhail and Raphail shine in Singapore
Siblings Mikhail and Raphail Jayaweera made headlines at the 14th Singapore Diving Championship held at the OCBC Aquatic Centre earlier this month, playing a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s triumphant performance. Mikhail Jayaweera from Colombo International School, alongside his cousin Ruel Wickramaratne of Royal College, secured two gold medals in the Boys ‘B’ Group category. [...]
Gateway footballers make their mark in National Youth squads
As the only International School qualified to play in Division I of All-Island Schools’ Football, Gateway College continues to solidify its reputation as a powerhouse in Sri Lankan youth football. The school takes pride in announcing that three of their talented players have been selected for the Under-17 national squad, preparing for the upcoming U-17 [...]
Royal emerge WP hockey champions
A single series penalty stroke goal by Yusuf Shihar helped Royal College to emerge champions by beating their arch rivals S. Thomas’ College in the final of the Under-20 Western Province Hockey Tournament held at the Royal College ground last weekend. Both the final and five-series penalty strokes followed by the game ended in a [...]
Gateway, a key force in Sri Lankan athletics
Gateway College continues to cement its reputation as a leader in Sri Lankan athletics, proudly announcing that four of its talented athletes have been selected for the Sri Lanka Junior Athletic squad. These athletes currently represent the nation at the South Asian Junior Athletic Championship 2024 in India. Shanella Seneviratne, Dhanani Kodithuwakku, Cristiyan Dabarera, and [...]
Zahira Veterans in maiden Bangkok football tour
The Zahira Veterans football team embarked on their maiden tour to Bangkok to compete in the invitation match Toto Cup BKK 2024 against the Yothinburana Alumni team played at the Ministry of Health grounds in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. The team is led by Jawfer Sadik alongside team captain Abdur Rahuman, President Hussain Azad and [...]