Sin-binned!!!
The Sports Ministry has intensified its involvement in the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ campaign by taking firm action against the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), an organisation long plagued by deep-rooted corruption and manipulation. Following the NOCSL’s continuous failure to implement its own Ethics Committee’s recommendations to suspend Secretary General Maxwell de Silva [...]
Sports Minister lays foundation for corruption-free administration; more to follow?
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage’s bold decision to suspend the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) over allegations of corruption and mismanagement should be commended. It underscores the minister’s commitment to clean up the deeply entrenched issues within Sri Lanka’s sports bodies to ensure accountability and good governance. For years, [...]
Lions skittle Kiwis
Auckland, New Zealand, AFP: Sri Lanka razed New Zealand’s top-order on Saturday to comfortably win the third one-day international in Auckland by 140 runs and salvage a lone victory in the series. The home side’s hopes of chasing down Sri Lanka’s 290-8 nosedived when they crumbled to 21-5 at Eden Park, before being dismissed for [...]
Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain. Regular skipper Pat Cummins stays home for the birth of his second child while fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is rested after picking [...]
Entries called for EPBA All-Island Open
Entries are now being called for the EPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships scheduled to be held from January 23 to 27 at the WABER Indoor Stadium in Batticaloa. Sanctioned by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) as a National Ranking Level 1 competition, the five-day tournament is organised by the Eastern Province Badminton Association (NPBA) with all [...]
CH salvage Army jolt for second win
CH&FC pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a narrow 19-17 victory over Army SC in their SLR-MasterCard Club Rugby League Week 5 encounter at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo yesterday. Despite trailing 5-10 at halftime, the Maitland Crescent club earned their second win of the season with a gutsy performance. The game opened with [...]
AG’s Dept. counters Appeal Court stay order on CFSL
The Attorney General’s Department has stated that the Court of Appeal (CoA) lacks judicial authority to entertain an application seeking to suspend the election of office bearers at the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL). Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Manohara Jayasinghe, presenting objections, argued that the CFSL is not a governmental institution and, therefore, the [...]
Trinity’s Dimantha Mahavithana hits unbeaten double ton
Rain and bad light marred the second day of the Under-19 inter-school cricket matches, forcing early stoppages to most games. Despite the interruptions, Trinity College’s Dimantha Mahavithana stole the spotlight with a brilliant unbeaten 201, featuring 15 boundaries and two sixes, against St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa. He built three crucial partnerships — a 159-run stand [...]
Havies thump Sri Lions in dull game
Former skipper and hooker Azmir Fajudeen braced a hat-trick of tries as Havelocks SC thumped a hapless Sri Lions by 43-13 in a dull SLR-MasterCard Club Rugby League fifth week encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. Securing their bonus points well within the first half of the game, Havelocks scored from seven tries and four [...]
Ravindu slams career best 244 as Colts amass 592/9
Ravindu Rasantha slammed a career best 244 to help Colts amass a massive 592 for 9 declared against Ace Capital on the second day of the SLC Major Club 3-day cricket encounter played at the Colts ground. They resumed the day on 390 for 3. Ravindu hit 26 boundaries and a six in his 348 [...]
Pushpika finishes fifth
Sri Lanka’s Chalitha Pushpika produced an unexpected but commendable performance, finishing at fifth place at the 38th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, concluded at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday. Despite starting the tournament with strong performances, Pushpika ended with a total score of 12-over par and a gross total of 300 after four rounds [...]
Domestic football back, with a hopeful change
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) is set to embark on a transformative journey starting in 2025, aiming to revitalize local football with a multifaceted calendar of events. FFSL President Jaswar Umar announced the initiative, highlighting the launch of two eagerly anticipated elite tournaments—the Champions League and the Super League—which will commence in late [...]
12th Air Force Commander’s Cup to tee off on January 17
As the 12th edition of the Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament approaches, excitement is building for what promises to be a highlight of the Sri Lanka Air Force’s (SLAF) sporting calendar. Held at the SLAF Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses in China Bay, Trincomalee, the tournament will take place on January 17 and 18. The tournament [...]
Resolutions for National Sports 2025
Interestingly, we did not see any profound resolutions concerning sports, so far this new year. Instead, what we learn is that the Minister of Sports has chosen to consult the Indian High Commission to seek their assistance for our national sports. No doubt the Chinese Ambassador may now offer their own magnanimous support to take [...]
Dialog celebrates Athapaththu’s outstanding achievements
Sri Lankan cricketing sensation Chamari Athapaththu continues to shine on the international stage as she earns three prestigious nominations for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, ODI Cricketer of the Year, and T20 Cricketer of the Year categories. These nominations reflect her outstanding performances, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the growth of Sri [...]
Over 580 shuttlers at NPBA Open
Over 580 shuttlers of all categories will be in action at the NPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships which will be held from January 18 to 21 at the Vavuniya District Sports Complex in Omanthai. Among the top ranked shuttlers in contention at the NPBA Open Championship are Thenuka de Silva, Aashinsa Herath, Thilina Rajakaruna, Savinka [...]
CBL Samaposha continues powering Schools U-14 Football Championship for 13 consecutive years
Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) Samaposha announced its continuous commitment as sponsor of the CBL Samaposha Under-14 Inter-School Football Championship for the 13th consecutive time in collaboration with Sri Lanka School Football Association (SLSFA) and Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL). The much awaited competition, regarded as the springboard for young boys and girls to showcase [...]
Lyceum Gampaha swimmers emerge overall runners-up at 29th ISSC
Lyceum International School, Gampaha became the overall runners-up at the 29th International School Swimming Championship, organised by Asian International School and held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex. The school earned a total of 963 points and set up eight new meet records, also winning two age group championships. The two-day event saw 21 international [...]
Sri Lanka’s first-ever junior football league kicks off
‘Unity Through Football’ Junior Football League, the country’s first-ever junior football league, is set to kick off under a carnival atmosphere at the CR&FC ground in Longdon Place, Colombo on Saturday. The opening day’s games saw hosts Renown FA Blues recording a heavy 5-0 win against Java Lane FA, Colombo Kickerz FA overcoming Henry Pedris [...]
Royal regain T. Noel Fernando Memorial Trophy comprehensively
Royal College celebrated a historic victory in the 53rd Royal-Thomian Regatta, defeating their traditional rivals, S. Thomas’ College, by a significant margin of 44-8 as they regained the T. Noel Fernando Memorial Trophy after a lapse of five years. Known as the world’s longest running inter-school regatta, the event took place at the Colombo Rowing [...]
OWSC honours outgoing President Dharshana Liyanage for remarkable leadership
The Old Wesleyites Sports Club (OWSC) expressed its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing President Dharshana Liyanage for his remarkable leadership over the past two years, which has profoundly transformed the club and set a promising course for its future. Assuming his role in October 2022, Liyanage took charge during a challenging period marked by post-pandemic recovery [...]