Daring declaration backfires as Thomians clinch a stunning win
Known for their indomitable grit, S. Thomas’ College pulled off the unthinkable, clinching a famous five-wicket victory in the 146th Battle of the Blues against Royal College at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo yesterday. After a bold and sporting declaration by Royal at 215-8 in their second innings, the Thomians were handed [...]
Bloomfield end 15-year wait for Major League title
Fifteen long years after their last major domestic triumph, Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club has roared back into the limelight, clinching the Major League Cricket title in emphatic fashion. While the mighty Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) suffered the humiliation of relegation to Tier ‘B’—a historic fall from grace—Bloomfield’s warriors from Reid Avenue made a compelling [...]
Jaffna College turn table to win 108th big match
Jaffna College, Vaddukkodai, turned tables to pull off a well deserving outright win by 59 runs over traditional rivals St. Patrick’s College in the 108th Battle of the Golds big match concluded at St. Patrick’s ground in Jaffna yesterday. It was left-arm spinner Sithamparalingam Mathusan who was the hero of the Jaffna College side as [...]
Thangaraja bags Ahmedabad Open
Sri Lanka’s N. Thangaraja brought home the bacon, clinching the coveted title at the ₹1 crore Ahmedabad Open Golf Championship at Kensville Golf and Country Club. The 43-year-old, representing Royal Colombo Golf Club, secured a five-shot victory over India’s Yashas Chandra with a final total of eight-under 280. This win marks his fifth title on [...]
Senior completes 450km ride for a cause
Along the winding roads of Sri Lanka, where history lives on and resilience defines the present, 70 cyclists set out on a journey that was about far more than endurance. The 9th annual Trek4Ceylon Tour of Jaffna, held from February 12 to 15, was not just a ride but a mission of purpose — a [...]
Buwaneka claims silver at HUNDRED Series
Sri Lanka’s Buwaneka Goonethilleka had to settle in with a silver medal as Indonesia’s Jeland Fajar and Thailand’s Tidapron Kleebyeesun were crowned champions of the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Series 2025, which concluded at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Complex in Darley Road, Colombo. Fajar was crowned as the Men’s Singles champion while Kleebyeesun emerged [...]
St. John’s trounce Jaffna Central by 5 wickets
St. John’s College secured a commanding 5-wicket victory over traditional rivals Jaffna Central College in the 118th Battle of the North, which concluded at the Central ground in Jaffna yesterday. The Johnians had virtually sealed the match by the end of day two, leaving Jaffna Central struggling at 135 for 8 in their second innings. [...]
Sri Lankan Olympic referee faces IBA sanction
The Boxing Independent Integrity Unit’s (BIIU) Investigation and Prosecution Officer has recommended a two-year suspension among other recommendations on Sri Lankan boxing referee Nelka Shiromala for unauthourised participation in a tournament organised by a rival of the International Boxing Association (IBA). The investigation officer, Ms Manal Rmeity, has also recommended for the revocation of Shiromala’s [...]
Havies overcome Airmen in scrappy game
Havelock Sports Club delivered an authoritative performance to defeat Air Force SC 40-22 in their Super Round Cup Segment match of the SLR Mastercard Club Rugby League at Havelock Park yesterday. The victory ensured Havelocks continue to hold on to their position at second in the standings, with 49 points, just behind title contenders Kandy [...]
Cops run riot to sink Sailors
Police Sports Club kept their Plate title hopes alive in the SLR-Mastercard Club Rugby League with a dominant 67-19 win over Navy Sports Club at Police Park yesterday. The home side, leading 33-12 at half-time, produced an attacking masterclass with eleven tries, while putting over six of them. The Sailors managed to score from three [...]
Over 250 women riders grace inaugural Ride Colombo ‘25
Over 250 riders participated in the inaugural Ride Colombo ’25, the country’s first-ever charity cycling event that champions women’s empowerment, inclusivity, and active living, which was held yesterday. Covering a total distance of 10 kilometres, the female riders, mostly novices, flagged off their journey from Galle Face Green, passing through Slave Island, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya and [...]
Anuhansi rules Mt. Lavinia 2km Sea Swim
Sehara Anuhansi, the 20-year-old from Sri Devananda College, Ambalangoda, surged ahead in the 2 Mile Open Women’s Championship, clinching the gold with a timing of 47:38.83 on Day 1 of the 86th Mount Lavinia Sea Swim Championship yesterday. Despite a fierce challenge from 16-year-old Ginuki Tharulya de Silva of Leeds Aquatic Club, Panadura, who finished [...]
60th Matugama clash ends in draw
The 60th ‘Pasdun Korale Satana’ big match between traditional hometown rivals in Matugama, Ananda Sastralaya National School and St. Mary’s College, ended in a tame draw at Matugama yesterday. Although the Sastraliyans dominated proceedings on day one, the Marians held on to deny them a victory. Brief Scores: Ananda Sastralaya 164 all out (67.3) (Sasindu [...]
Royal College and Navy dominate roughest Sailing Nationals
The First Capital Sailing Nationals 2025 concluded at the Crow Island Navy Base with Royal College dominating the Junior Boat categories and Sri Lanka Navy sweeping away the Senior categories. This year saw 83 sailors in 68 boats competing fiercely on an unpredictable sea on February 25 and 26, with Rear Admiral G.S.D Weerasuriya, Director [...]
Gateway clinch TISSL football title for third successive time
Gateway College, Colombo once again asserted its dominance in international schools’ football by retaining the Under-18 International Schools Football Championship for the third consecutive year. Hosted by Royal Institute, the tournament was played at the Moragasmulla Grounds from January 27 to February 15. The Gateway U-18s were rarely troubled during the tournament, with their backline [...]
Dialog Axiata continues drive ‘Play for a Cause,’ supporting four more schools in 2025
Reaffirming its commitment to powering the champions of tomorrow, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, continues to support Play for a Cause—the sustainability initiative linked to the iconic Battle of the Blues—in its mission to empower young cricketers across Sri Lanka. This year, the initiative will provide essential cricket equipment to four deserving [...]
Riyon excels at junior athletic meet
Riyon Adrian Peiris, a Grade 3 student of St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa, was adjudged the Athletic Champion 2025 at the school’s Junior Inter-House Athletic Meet. Riyon won four track events including 40m, 60m and 100m sprints and 4x100m relay at the junior meet. He was also declared the Overall Athletic Champion of the Junior Inter-House [...]
Yunidu Binupa Ranjan named MVP at Carey Basketball Tournament
Yunidu Binupa Ranjan was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title at the Inter-House Basketball Tournament held at the Carey College Basketball Court. Binupa, who serves as the captain of the Carey College Under-17 basketball team, played a key role in his team’s performance throughout the tournament. As the team’s point guard, he demonstrated exceptional [...]