Hara-Kiri at Galle
Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis fought hard to push Sri Lanka into the lead, but the hosts are heading towards another crushing defeat against Australia in the second and final Test at Galle—Sri Lanka’s so-called fortress. At stumps on day three, Sri Lanka found themselves in dire straits at 211 for 8, holding a meagre [...]
Airmen ground Soldiers in their own backyard
Air Force SC secured a historic place in the Super Round of the SLR-Mastercard Club Rugby League after 13 long years, overcoming Army SC by 27-19 in a fiercely contested battle at the Army grounds in Panagoda yesterday. The Airmen, holding a narrow 15-12 lead at halftime, capitalised on their attacking momentum to clinch the [...]
National Olympic Committe to conduct forensic audit on Olympic Solidarity funds
Following the suspension of Maxwell de Silva, the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), over allegations of financial irregularities and procedural deficiencies, the NOC Executive Committee has taken the step to order a forensic audit into the handling of Olympic Solidarity funds. This decision marks a significant effort to unearth [...]
Subarnan guides Jaffna in 14th Battle of Hindus
A six-wicket haul by S. Subarnan helped Hindu College, Jaffna to record a comfortable 64-run win over traditional rivals Hindu College, Colombo in their annual 14th Battle of Hindus big match concluded at Hindu College ground in Jaffna yesterday. The second day’s play saw Hindu Jaffna, resuming their second innings from their overnight score of [...]
Sports Minister to review three key areas
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage told Parliament this week that they are in the process of reviewing the new regulations gazetted by his predecessor, Harin Fernando, in May last year, as well as the decade-old Sports Law and the new Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) constitution proposed by the Chitrasiri Committee. This statement came after opposition [...]
Thurstan in line for early win
Thurstan College has put themselves in a strong position to record an outright win against De Mazenod when play ended on day two in the Under-19 Division I Tier ‘B’ quarter-final encounter played at Darley Road yesterday. Resuming from their overnight score of 194 for 4, Thurstan managed only 217 in the first innings in [...]
Lahiru slams double ton as NCC amass 409/5
Lahiru Udara produced a scintillating double century for NCC against Moors SC on day two of their Major Club 3-day encounter in Moratuwa yesterday. Udara’s blistering knock of 206 off 214 balls featured 21 boundaries and five sixes. He set the tone with an authoritative 154-run opening stand with Niroshan Dickwella before adding 85 runs [...]
CH run riot at Racecourse
CH&FC produced a scintillating performance in their final first round game, securing a massive 69-24 win over a besieged Navy SC in the SLR-MasterCard Club Rugby League at the Racecourse ground yesterday. The winners led 27-17 at halftime before launching an onslaught in the second half. CH’s dazzling display reinforced their credentials as a formidable [...]
Dasun Shanaka does a ‘Phil Collins’
On July 13, 1985, Phil Collins, the English singer, drummer, songwriter, and actor—best known as the lead singer of the iconic British rock band Genesis—covered 5,700 kilometers for a good cause. Collins, who likely set a record, was one of the performers in the famous Live Aid project, a fundraising effort by Band Aid to [...]
Eight-member Sri Lanka team to compete at Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup in Bangkok
Sri Lanka will be represented by eight athletes at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 set to take place at the SAT Shooting Range in Bangkok, Thailand. Expected to attract top tanked shooters from the Asian region, the event will be held from February 9 to 22, with competitions set to begin from Tuesday, following the [...]
Adheesha – a prodigy in the making
At just 16, Adheesha Dissanayake isn’t simply climbing the ranks of the global scrabble stage, but defining the narrative of a prodigy in the making. His journey is more than a tale of trophies and titles; it’s a story of resilience, rivalries, and the brilliance of a mind captivated by words. Adheesha’s passion for scrabble [...]
Sri Lanka to host two BWF events in Colombo
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) will host the 2025 version of the upcoming HUNDRED Series – the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Challenge and the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Series during February and March. Set two take place during the final week of February and first week of March successively after one another, Sri Lanka will host [...]
Maxwell challenges his suspension
The Court of Appeal has granted permission to proceed with the hearing of the writ application filed by Maxwell de Silva, contesting the decision of the Minister of Sports to suspend him from serving as the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC). When the writ application was heard on Friday [...]
Is rugby a nobody’s favourite child?
What is evident around the rugby field these days, however, does not reflect the actual state of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) or those who administer and are responsible for one of Sri Lanka’s oldest sports with a rich history. The past few years—especially the last 12 months—have been marked by chaos, incompetence, and stagnation, stalling [...]
Court of Appeal extends Interim Order on SLAS elections
The Court of Appeal this week extended its interim order restraining the Election Committee of Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) from conducting its election. The decision follows a petition filed by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR), citing concerns over alleged procedural discrepancies within the election process. The case raises issues [...]
Etihad Airways completes Sri Lanka tour
The Etihad Airways cricket team concluded a memorable tour of Sri Lanka, engaging in a competitive series against Saracens Sports Club. The matches were played at Rifle Green in Colombo, providing a fitting stage for an exciting contest. Boasting a diverse squad with players from multiple nationalities, Etihad Airways showcased remarkable talent throughout the series. [...]
Chamindu Wickramasinghe – aiming to be that compete cricketer
Despite exiting early from the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024, the agony Sri Lankan cricket followers had to endure was swept aside by the fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The five-team extravaganza provided the thrills and excitement they had been anticipating. The fifth LPL served as a stepping stone for several [...]
Kalyani Ranasinghe wins India Cup Golf 2025
The India Cup Golf Tournament 2025, hosted by the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ILCCI) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Indian High Commission in Colombo and Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), saw Kalyani Ranasinghe emerge as winner, taking home the coveted trophy after a day filled with friendly competition [...]
Dharmaraja Cricket Foundation felicitates seven stalwarts at annual Awards Night
Three present First XI players and four team officials were felicitated by the Dharmaraja College Cricket Foundation (DCCF) at its annual Cricket Night and Awards Ceremony for the 2024/2025 season held on January 25 at the Grand Kandyan Hotel in Kandy. The event, which coincided with the 25th anniversary celebrations of DCCF saw the presence [...]
AGS conducts Sports Festival while celebrating 25 years
The annual Inter-House Athletics Meet of the Sports Festival for the year 2025 of Asian Grammar School (AGS) was held last weekend with much celebration. There were many highlights on the day, from melodious band displays, drill displays and a special Wushu display and one very special event was the unveiling of the ‘Major General [...]
Prima KottuMee partners with Colombo Athletic and Football Academy to launch AC Milan Junior Camps
Prima KottuMee continues its commitment to sports development through an exciting collaboration with Colombo Athletic and Football Academy to roll out the globally renowned AC Milan’s Junior Camp project in Sri Lanka. This landmark initiative will make stops in Colombo, Galle, and Jaffna, making Sri Lanka the latest destination in the project’s global expansion. The [...]
Young Rozeth, a badminton champion in the making
Rozeth Dias, a student at Our Lady Of Victories Convent in Moratuwa, commenced playing badminton at her tender age of seven. The school sports coaches identified her innate talent when she began playing the game seriously and after she triumphed at many school tournaments. Rozeth, now 14, had persisted her passion as a badminton player, [...]