NOCSL crisis deepens; another one bites the dust
Following the suspension of the Chandana Liyanage, the assistant secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) on Tuesday over allegation of misconduct and constitutional violations, majority of the NOCSL membership boycotted Wednesday’s Special General Meeting (SGM), forcing it be adjourned without a quorum. They were boycotting the meeting against what they called [...]
National cap Sadeera to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’ in Tri-Nation Series
The 16-man Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad led by national cap Sadeera Samarawickrema left the island last afternoon for the upcoming Tri-Nation One Day Series in the United Arab Emirates, beginning April 13. The tournament, hosted by the Afghanistan will include Sri Lanka ‘A’, Ireland ‘A’, and Afghanistan ‘A’. The competition kicks off with Sri Lanka [...]
Injury woes mount Sri Lanka’s crucial rugby tie with Malaysia
Next Saturday’s repechage game against Malaysia will be crucial for Sri Lanka as the winner is set to fill in the remaining slot of the Asia Rugby Championship 2025 as the fourth team alongside Hong Kong, South Korea and United Arab Emirates. With both the domestic League and Knockout competitions coming to an end, last [...]
Cricketer De Villiers gets a Masters hit with pal Bezuidenhout
Augusta, United States, AFP: South African cricket legend AB de Villiers was bowled over at Augusta National on Wednesday thanks to his golfing pal Christiaan Bezuidenhout. De Villiers served as caddie for 57th-ranked Bezuidenout in the Par-Three Contest, played on the eve of the 89th Masters, and tested his luck with a sand wedge. “I [...]
Peaty says yes to 2028 Olympics after new swim events added
Los Angeles, United States, AFP: Adam Peaty announced on Wednesday that he intends to compete at a fourth Olympics after six new swimming events were added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games in what he called “an amazing decision.” The International Olympic Committee ratified a move that will see the 50m backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke [...]
Audit report on NOC reveals more troubling issues
In a damning audit report, Sri Lanka’s Auditor General has uncovered a series of financial mismanagement issues, questionable spending decisions, and governance failures at the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sri Lanka. The findings raise serious concerns about the organisation’s stewardship of resources meant to develop the country’s Olympic athletes and sports programmes. The report, [...]
Sri Lanka launches first-ever franchise-based padel league in Colombo
Eventistry Sports has made all arrangements to inaugurate the country’s first-ever padel competition, the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL), which will take place this June in Colombo. The franchise-based tournament will feature six teams, uniquely named after iconic Sri Lankan cities known for their tourism appeal and global recognition. “We believe Sri Lanka is ready [...]
Dharmaratne of CTSCC claims NSSF Skeet Open title
Shankar Dharmaratne of Clay Target Shooting Club of Colombo (CTSCC) maintained his authority to complete the mission of becoming champion of the NSSF Skeet Open Meet 2025 held at the CTSCC Shotgun Range in Payagala. Dharmaratne, who finished among the top four alongside top finishers Jeremy Fernando, Shehan Patterson and Johann Fernando, all representing CTSCC, [...]
Angelo Mathews fulfills young fan’s wish
In a touching moment of compassion, Sri Lankan cricket sensation Angelo Mathews fulfilled the wish of a terminally ill young fan, bringing joy to a child facing life’s greatest challenge. The emotional visit, arranged by the Indira Cancer Trust’s Make-A-Wish campaign, created memories that will last beyond a lifetime. The cricketer spent precious time with [...]
Yevan David joins Motopark for 2025 Euroformula campaign
Yevan David, one of the most exciting young racing prospects from Asia, will take the next step in his journey to Formula 1 with confirmation that he will compete in the 2025 Euroformula Open season with the highly successful Motopark team. The 17-year-old Sri Lankan driver has built an impressive racing résumé, progressing from a [...]
Breaking barriers
On January 19, this year, history was made at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy in the MasterCard Club Rugby League game between the eventual champions Kandy Sports Club and Navy Sports Club. For fans and followers of one of the most popular sports in Sri Lanka, it may have been just another game of [...]
Sasidu of JKH and Yasasri of IFS clinch main titles at 41st MBA Novices
Sasidu Ranathunga of John Keells Holdings and Yasasri Herath of IFS were crowned as Men’s and Women’s Open Singles champions at the 41st MBA Novices Badminton Championship 2025 held at the MBA Indoor Courts in Colombo. Organised and conducted by the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) for the 41st occasion, the event was held through March [...]
Burst of speed in tennis, athletic Mensik and Eala
A burst of speed in any sport is a delightful spectacle. Athletics appeal to spectators and remembered for decades. With the hard courts coming to being, player development has emphasised the need-of-speed. A somersault from the Victorian norm of the elegance. Hard to believe in early days of tennis, style was criterion for event qualification. [...]
Royal College Athletic Meet
Mr. Ravi Kumararatne, former Royal and Ceylon Schools athletics captain was the Chief Guest at the Royal College Inter-House Athletics Meet held on Monday at the College Main ground – Pic by Indika Handuwela
Sri Lanka Bridge team for 23rd Asian and ME Championship
Sri Lankan contingent comprising two teams, Open and Ladies left for Dubai to participate in the 23rd Asia and Middle East Bridge Championship which will be held from April 10 to 18 at the Media Rotana Hotel in Dubai. Led by Rex Perera, the teams comprise Dilanjan Soysa, Jeeva Keerthisena and Enaksha Perera competing under [...]
Koelmeyer, a great servant of Wattala CC
Veteran and experienced cricketer Elvis Koelmeyer was a great cricketer for St. Anthony’s College, Wattala years back. He started his cricket career at the age of 10 years (Under-12 in 1975) and continued up to Under-19 level. He was the Bata Observer Most Popular Outstation Schoolboy Cricketer in 1984 and continued to win the Best [...]