Wesley prevail in last-minute thriller to take second spot
Wesley College produced a stirring second-half fightback to edge S. Thomas’ College 43–38 in a pulsating Cup Segment clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament at Havelock Park yesterday, reclaiming the Oliver Gunatilleke Shield after six years and sealing the runners-up position. The victory saw the Double Blues finish second in the points table [...]
Royal’s second-half surge sinks Pathana
Royal College, Colombo, produced a comeback for the ages to snatch a heart-stopping 34–31 victory over this year’s Knockout Champions, Isipathana College, in their final Cup segment match of the Dialog Schools League Rugby Tournament, played at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday. The Royalists scored three converted tries, two unconverted tries, and one penalty to [...]
Joes hold off spirited Ananda fightback to win thriller 36-29
St Joseph’s College survived a spirited challenge from newcomers Ananda College to clinch a thrilling 36-29 victory in their final Plate Segment fixture of the Dialog Schools League Rugby Tournament, played yesterday at the CR and FC Grounds, Longden Place. It was a match that tested the Joes’ composure to the very end. The Anandians, [...]
Moratuwa SC dominate day one
Moratuwa SC took firm control on the opening day of their Under 23 Emerging Club Tournament fixture against Sebastianites C&AC at the De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa. Batting first, Moratuwa SC posted 177, thanks largely to a fine knock of 73 by Abishek Liyanaarachchi, well supported by Malitha Perera (30), Amitha Dabare (22), and Maneendra Jayatileke [...]
Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes
Chris Woakes says rehabilitation “could be a risk he’s willing to take” to be fit for the Ashes, rather than having surgery on the shoulder injury sustained in England’s fifth Test defeat against India. The 36-year-old is waiting for the results of a scan after he suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder on day one at [...]
Sri Lanka into semis with a perfect group stage
Sri Lanka Under-20 booked their place in the Cup semi-finals of the Men’s Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2025 with a flawless run in the group stage, defeating Hong Kong China, India and UAE in an impressive performance. Competing in Pool A at the tournament in Bihar, India, the young Tuskers topped the standings with [...]
Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh says he will open the T20 batting with Travis Head for the foreseeable future as the team looks for stability at the top leading into next year’s World Cup. Australia have had a series of different openers in the game’s shortest format since David Warner retired last year, including Matt [...]
Gunaratne’s ton powers CCC to easy win over Colts
Teenage batting sensation Vishmi Gunaratne produced a blistering knock of 166 off 152 deliveries to steer CCC Women to a 44-run victory over Colts CC Women in their Major Club Women’s Limited Over encounter at the Colts grounds yesterday. The 19-year-old national star’s innings was studded with 23 boundaries and two sixes, as CCC, batting [...]
Hameed Al Husseinie and Zahira clash in inaugural Heritage Derby
Two of the most renowned football powerhouses among schools. Hameed Al-Husseinie College and Zahira College, will battle for honours in the inaugural Heritage Derby football encounter to be played at the Racecourse ground today evening. This encounter is organised for the first time by the Hameed Al-Husseini College Old Boys’ Association to mark the 140th [...]
Uncertainty looms over Women’s World Cup matches in Bengaluru
Uncertainty looms over Bengaluru as a venue for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and International Cricket Council (ICC) are fretting over potential disruption of schedule as the local Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is yet to obtain permission from the State Government to host the [...]
New Zealand complete crushing innings win over Zimbabwe
New Zealand completed a crushing win by an innings and 359 runs on the third day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday. Zak Foulkes, playing in his first Test match, took five for 37 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 117 in their second innings. Nic Welch, batting at [...]
Yevan David making waves in global motor racing
In a historic moment for Sri Lankan motorsport, 18-year-old racing prodigy Yevan David has been confirmed as the first driver from the island nation to compete in the prestigious FIA Formula 3 Championship. German outfit AIX Racing announced the signing this week, making David their first confirmed driver for the 2026 season. For a country [...]
Can sport bodies financially burden schoolchildren for overseas tours?
Controversy has sparked after two national federations were found asking school athletes to either raise funds or meet the full cost of competing at international tournaments. The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) are both facing mounting criticism for ignoring a clear directive from the Ministry of Education, which prohibits [...]
Reshan and Kaya claim Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy in style
Reshan Algama and Kaya Daluwatte emerged as the biggest winners at the 2025 Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Championship for the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy, organised by Sri Lanka Golf (SLG) and sponsored by Perera & Sons, which concluded on Friday at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. Their victories not only brought them top honours but [...]
Nestlé Milo fuels young champions at 32nd Sri Lanka Schools Championship
For over 30 years, Nestlé Milo has been recognised for its commitment to nurturing young netball players, helping to build a national stage where young athletes can showcase their talent and passion for the sport. Continuing this legacy, the Milo is proud to once again sponsor the Sri Lanka Schools Netball Championship 2025, reinforcing its [...]
Sri Lanka top Junior International Series with 46 medals
Sri Lanka achieved their most impressive medals haul at a Badminton World Federation-sanctioned event, with a tally of 46 medals at the Sri Lanka Junior International Series 2025, which concluded at the New Saniro Sports Complex in Naiwala, Gampaha, on Friday. Sri Lanka completed the first international mega event to be held on home soil [...]
Wesley and Kingswood gear up for 39th Blaze Trophy under lights
Wesley College will take on Kingswood College in the 39th edition of the prestigious Blaze Trophy at the CR&FC ground in Longdeon Place on August 16. For the first time in history, the two brother schools will take on each other in their annual traditional fixture under lights, as the match is set to kick [...]
Lyceum Nugegoda’s U-12 shuttlers crowned International Schools champs
In an epic showcase of athletic skill and strength, both the Under-12 Girls’ and Boys’ badminton teams of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda emerged as champions at the Inter-International Schools Badminton Team Championship. This remarkable double victory reflects the school’s clear focus to nurturing young talent and fostering a culture of teamwork and discipline. The Girls’ [...]
9th Samaposha Provincial School Games 2025 launched
With empowerment and patronage from Samaposha, the country’s most popular breakfast cereal, the Samaposha Provincial School Games 2025, organised by the Provincial Education Department, will commence on August 11, focusing on seven regions namely, Western, Northern, Central, Northwestern, Eastern, Uva, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces. With over 70 competitive events, 3,000 schools and more than 25,000 [...]
Benedictine Dinesh sets world record in 50m Freestyle swimming
In an extraordinary display of talent and determination, Dinesh Headhaav, a student of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, etched his name into the record books by setting a new world record in the 50-metre Freestyle swimming event for the Under-6 age category. Dinesh Headhaav completed the distance in an astonishing 49 seconds, breaking the previous record [...]