OCA delivers crushing blow on NOC
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has delivered a crushing blow to the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), refusing to release funds until the local body expels all officials tainted by corruption. The decision comes as a continuation of the financial suspension imposed by both the OCA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) [...]
Kithma, Nethula deny S. Thomas’ victory
Kithma Widanapathirana and Nethula Edirimanna cracked half centuries as the Ananda College duo denied S. Thomas’ College of an outright win in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. Ananda, after being bundled out for a paltry 104 against S. Thomas’ formidable score of 339 for 7 declared, was forced to [...]
NCC reach final, Moors, Tamil Union record wins
NCC secured a place in the final of the ongoing SLC-Major Club 3-day tournament after finishing at the top of Group ‘B’. Facing Kurunegala Youth, NCC is placed in a strong position and have already gained a first-innings lead by the end second day at Kurunegala yesterday. Regardless of the final outcome of this match, [...]
Nelson Mendis launches ‘Disciplining Many’
Veteran cricket coach Nelson Mendis launched his autobiography, ‘Disciplining Many’ at the Nalanda College auditorium on Friday. The event, attended by distinguished guests, celebrated his extraordinary contribution to Sri Lankan cricket—a lifetime dedicated to nurturing talent and instilling discipline in young cricketers – Pic by Nilan Maligaspe
Inglis trumps Duckett as Australia defeat England in record chase
Lahore, Pakistan, AFP: Josh Inglis hit a maiden century to help Australia chase down the highest target in Champions Trophy history in a 5-wicket win over old rivals England in Lahore on Saturday. The 29-year-old Inglis, who was born in England, smashed an unbeaten 86-ball 120 as Australia chased down 351-8 in 47.3 overs to [...]
We’ll be back!!!
Sinhalese Sports Club, better known as SSC, has lost its first-class status after being relegated from the SLC Major League. However, Samantha Dodanwela, the club’s Chairman of the Cricket House Committee and the Chairman of the Tournament Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), remains steadfast that the century-old team will stage a strong comeback— not [...]
Sadev, Rukshan shine in another drab day at SSC
Day two of the 62nd Battle of the Brothers between traditional rivals Thurstan College and Isipathana College at the SSC ground was yet another slow-moving affair, echoing the lethargy of the opening day. After Isipathana occupied the crease for most of day one, Thurstan followed suit, grinding through 91.3 overs before declaring at 257 for [...]
Court instructs respondents to file objection in Maxwell case
The Court of Appeal has asked Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and all other respondents to file objection in the case filed by Maxwell de Silva, challenging his suspension from serving as the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC). Minister of Sports, Secretary to the Ministry of Sports Aruna Bandara, [...]
S. Thomas’ First XI and Juniors bolstered by Fondre sponsorship
Fondre Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar, announced its partnership as the main sponsor of the cricket teams of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for the 2024/25 Schools Cricket season. This collaboration underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to advocating youth sports and fostering excellence both on and off the field. Fondre will support [...]
Parties indicate willingness to end CFSL debacle
The petitioners who has sought an enjoining order against the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) have indicated their willingness to withdraw the appeal on the term of respondents allowing the qualified members to contest at the election. This was related by legal representatives of the petitioners when the case was heard at the Court [...]
Trinity, St. Anthony’s, Dharmaraja, Vidyaloka Galle record wins
Trinity College, St Anthony’s College, Dharmaraja College and Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya, Galle recorded wins against Gurukula MV Kelaniya, St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa, Tissa Central Kalutara and Henegama Central in their U-19 limited over matches played yesterday. results At Asgiriya: Trinity beat Gurukula by 24 runs Trinity 189 all out (48.4) (Dimantha Mahavithana 50, Dinal Fernando [...]
The hidden effort behind live cricket broadcasts
In the world of cricket, both governing bodies such as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), as well as national cricket boards, appoint media rights holders responsible for broadcasting matches. These rights may be awarded as a single global package or allocated on a territorial basis, depending on the discretion [...]
Sri Lanka claims bronze at Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, while Umaya sets national record
Sri Lanka claimed the bronze medal in the Women’s Junior 10m Air Pistol Team event, while Umaya Kumarasiri accounted for a new National Record at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 held at the SAT Shooting Range in Bangkok, Thailand. Sri Lanka secured third place in the Women’s Junior 10m Air Pistol Team event, represented by [...]
SLB’s RDC unveil Colombo District Junior Badminton Pool
The launch of the Colombo District Junior Pool, consisting of 62 young shuttlers with medal potential was held last week at the Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) Indoor Courts in Colombo. The initiative, spearheaded by the national programme of the Regional Development Committee (RDC) of SLB, was the first in 2025, where 62 young and talented [...]
Visakha oarswomen impress with 11 medals at Indoor Nationals
Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo clinched the Junior Girls Championship and shared the Open Girls Championship at the 2nd Sri Lanka Indoor Rowing Nationals, organised by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka and held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre in Battaramulla. Led by Navithmi Perera, the 25-member Visakha crew rowed their way to glory, competing in [...]
Royal fight hard to retain RCUAC Challenge Shields in water polo
Royal College water polo teams, across most age groups, retained the trophies in RCUAC Challenge Shield held at Royal College Swimming pool. The tournament, organised by the Royal College Union Aquatic Club (RCUAC), aimed at providing opportunity to uncover young talent in an upcoming sport nationally and keep pushing boundaries. The Under-17 boys’ final, played [...]