Trinity power too much for Thomian grit
Trinity College continued their unbeaten run in the Dialog Schools Rugby League, brushing aside traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in a Cup Segment game, with a resounding 36-19 victory at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. The triumph not only gave the Hill Country giants the Canon R.S. de Saram Shield but also cemented their spot at the [...]
Royal hold nerve in second-half comeback to stun St. Peter’s
Royal College skipper and winger Amika Samarasinghe touched down twice, scoring two crucial tries that turned the tide of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 second-round Cup Segment clash, wresting the game from the clutches of St. Peter’s College to secure a thrilling 27-24 victory at Bambalapitiya yesterday. Meeting for the 78th time in their [...]
Isipathana prevail with close win over Wesley
It was near but yet so far for Wesley College as Isipathana College held on to pull off a close four-point win of 21-17, in a Cup Segment match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 played at Havelock Park yesterday. A try disallowed just six minutes away from the long whistle denied Wesley a [...]
D.S. Senanayake hold late Zahira burst
A late burst by Zahira College could not prevent D.S. Senanayake College from claiming a close 41-35 win in a Plate Segment match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League played at Maradana yesterday. Both teams collectively braced 11 tries, as D.S. Senanayake College claimed the R.I.T. Alles Memorial Challenge Trophy in the fifth encounter played [...]
Pakistan and Bangladesh face off in T20 series
Dhaka, Bangladesh, AFP: Pakistan captain Salman Agha is confident his new-look side is shaping up well towards next year’s World Cup as they take on Bangladesh in a Twenty20 series starting in Dhaka today. Agha has been leading the short format side with star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out since last year. Pace [...]
Bangla blunder: a wakeup call more than a testing ground
So, Sri Lanka just lost their first-ever T20I series to Bangladesh. So what, right? You win some, you lose some—why the fuss? That would be the enlightened and progressive outlook one is expected to adopt in the wake of yet another baffling performance from our national cricket team. Dig a little beneath the usual ‘these [...]
Lara names Warne as the greatest, but admits Murali left him “confused” at the crease
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has hailed Shane Warne as the best bowler he ever faced, but also admitted that Muttiah Muralitharan caused him more confusion and pressure during their iconic battles. Speaking on The Overlap and Betfair’s Stick to Cricket show with Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, and Phil Tufnell, Lara didn’t hesitate [...]
Clinical St. Joseph’s down brave Kingswood
Visiting St. Joseph’s College played smart rugby to beat Kingswood College 31-22 in their Plate Segment match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy yesterday. The Joes led 21-17 at halftime and held their nerves in a slippery, muddy second half to walk off with a well-earned win. The [...]
Ananda College power past sloppy Sri Sumangala in Plate fixture
Ananda College produced a clinical second-half display to dispatch a lacklustre Sri Sumangala College by 36-17 in a Plate Segment encounter of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, played at the Ananda College ground in Rajagiriya yesterday. Having fallen behind just two minutes into the match, Ananda regrouped swiftly and capitalised on a catalogue of [...]
Agony for hosts; ecstasy for visitors
The national team’s fortunes in white-ball cricket since Charith Asalanka’s captaincy, alongside the new team management led by Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya, have seen fluctuating results across the two formats. It is fair to say that they have dominated the 50-over format over the past 12 months. In particular, they have been formidable on home [...]
Committee findings reveal CMSC not guilty of dealing with FIA
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC), the Administrative Committee of the Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) has found that the July 2024 ban imposed on CMSC was contrary to the Constitution of SLAS and relevant rules. The finding was communicated to the Court of Appeal [...]
SLB inaugurate Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee
A Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee was instated with Chamara Aluthge being appointed as its inaugural Chairman at Special General Meeting conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), headed by the incumbent President Roshan Gunawardena. The proposal to initiate a Badminton Academies Evaluation Committee was proposed by the former President of SLB, Rohan de Silva. The new [...]
Seylan Bank reclaim Mercantile Div ‘A’ TT title
Seylan Bank recently triumphed at the Mercantile Table Tennis Association (MTTA) Inter-Firm Knockout Table Tennis Championships, reclaiming the coveted ‘A’ Division title after a gap of seven years. Held at S. Thomas’ Gymnasium in Mt. Lavinia, this victory marks Seylan Bank’s first ‘A’ Division title win since 2018, reaffirming its place as a dominant force [...]
Elegance and excellence at inaugural JAT Golf Classic
JAT Holdings PLC concluded the inaugural JAT Golf Classic in fine style, marking a sophisticated new chapter in the company’s engagement with the sporting community. Held over two days at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), the event brought together over 275 members of one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious sporting institutions for a tournament [...]
Italy and Poland celebrate Wimbledon 2025
The semi-final and the final of the Wimbledon 2025 Singles showed intensity to show the strain players undergo to reach the final rounds. Survival here is recognition of skill, mental endurance and very physical in effort. This hard and long road begins with belief. An Italian and a Pole had it this year. They carved [...]
Colombo Rowing Club set sail with new leadership at 161st AGM
The historic Colombo Rowing Club (CRC) charted a bold new course at its 161st Annual General Meeting, announcing a new Executive Committee poised to lead the club into its 162nd year with renewed vision and momentum. The newly appointed committee blends fresh energy with institutional knowledge, ensuring continuity while driving innovation in one of Sri [...]
Adheesha, Prasath brothers shine at Junior Scrabble Nationals
Prasath brothers – Udhev and Krishiv – earned the major honours while Adheesha Dissanayake retained his crown at the Junior National Scrabble Championships concluded last Sunday at the Sasakawa Hall in Colombo. Udhev Prasath maintained an unbeaten record to finish as the undisputed champion of the Under-15 category, while his younger brother Krishiv accounted for [...]
Sri Lanka to field 20 shuttlers at WONDR Badminton Asia Junior Championship
A strong squad of 20 shuttlers will represent Sri Lanka at the WONDR Badminton Asia Junior Championship 2025 which will be held from July 18 to 27 in Indonesia. The team includes 10 each of boys and girls who are set to contest against 19 other nations from the region. The boys team include in-form [...]
Triple crown sensation Rashmi shine at MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships
Star shuttler Rashmi Mudalige of Gateway College, bagged a triple crown, as Savinaka Weerasekara earned the Men’s Open Singles title at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025 concluded at the MBA Indoor began in Colombo. Rashmi stood out among over 1200 shuttlers who vied for honours as she claimed the Women’s [...]
Maliyadeva College secure historic 10th straight Schools Karate title
The junior karate team from Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala achieved a historic milestone, winning the All-Island Boys’ Championship for the tenth consecutive year at the Sri Lanka Schools Junior Karate Championship 2025. The annual tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Karate-Do Federation with the approval of the Ministry of Education, was held at the Sugathadasa [...]
Lyceum Wattala smash Ananda to clinch U-19 Super ‘A’ badminton title
Lyceum International School, Wattala delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ananda College and secure the Under-19 Super ‘A’ Badminton Championship in spectacular fashion. The final, held amidst high anticipation and fierce competition, saw Lyceum Wattala shuttlers dominate with grit, skill, and unmatched determination. From the very first serve, Lyceum Wattala set the tone with swift [...]