Bhanuka, DDS in line for T20 recall
Batters Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dhananjaya de Silva are set to make their comebacks for next month’s tour of Pakistan, as Sri Lanka look to steady a fragile batting line-up ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. The tour will feature a three-match ODI series followed by a T20 tri-series involving hosts Pakistan and Afghanistan, beginning [...]
Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone heroics thump hapless Sri Lanka
England produced a commanding all-round performance to outclass Sri Lanka in their ICC Women’s World Cup fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday, as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt’s swashbuckling century and Sophie Ecclestone’s clinical spell of spin bowling secured a thumping 89-run victory for the visitors. The win, England’s third in as many games, has placed [...]
Soori returns for Colombo leg of Asian 7s Series
Sri Lanka is set to fire on all cylinders as the second and final leg of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s and Women’s 7s Series kicks off next weekend, October 18 and 19, at the Racecourse ground in Colombo. The national sevens teams will be buoyed by home advantage, and the spotlight is firmly on [...]
Sri Lanka to field huge contingent at Asian Youth Games
Sri Lanka will field one of its strongest and largest ever contingent at junior level, with a force of 100 athletes for the 3rd Asian Youth Games, which is set to take place from October 22 to 31 in Manama, Bahrain. The Sri Lankan contingent will include 154 members, including a record 100 athletes, who [...]
From Colombo to Ashgabat
Sri Lanka will solely focus on their successful attacking style and objectives when they take on Turkmenistan in the return game of the AFC Asian Games Qualifiers on Tuesday, October 14, in Ashgabat, as the home team seeks revenge after Thursday’s outcome at the Racecourse in Colombo. Having played seven international games so far in [...]
Baffling umpire calls scarring Women’s CWC?
A third TV-umpiring howler in as many days has thrown doubt over the competence of all-female officiating panels at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. The International Cricket Council announced the “progressive trend” of only using female umpires last month. But two third umpires working in their first World Cup have made baffling decisions this week, [...]
Four promising talents to represent Sri Lanka Youth Asian Games
Sri Lanka’s next generation of golfers is ready to tee off at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, from October 20 to 31, with four promising youngsters hoping to put the island on the Asian map. The national squad will feature Reshan Algama, Kaya Daluwatte, Jevahn Sathasivam, and Adithya Weerasinghe — four names [...]
Sri Lanka field strong team for 53rd Artistic World Championship
Sri Lanka will field its top gymnastics talent at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled from October 19 to 25. The team will depart the island on October 15. Leading the squad is three-time national champion Nadila Nethviru and current national champion Nuyara Fernando, supported by Thenuka Navaratne. The trio represent [...]
Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying
Paris, France, AFP: Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday before going off with a sore right ankle. Captain Joshua Kimmich’s double inspired Germany to a 4-0 win over Luxembourg and to the top of Group A on goal difference with [...]
Kenyans triumph as LSR Colombo Marathon returns after six years
The famed LSR Colombo Marathon which returned after a lapse of six years last Sunday as its 19th edition, attracted nearly 1500 runners, with the Kenyans making top podium finishes. Making a strong statement, Sri Lankan long distance runners claimed the second and third slots, both in Men’s and Women’s full marathons. Organised by Lanka [...]
Dialog Axiata celebrates schools rugby excellence
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider and long-standing partner of schools’ rugby, hosted the Dialog Schools Rugby League Awards 2025 on Wednesday at the BMICH. The prestigious event honoured the champions and runners-up of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, bringing together young athletes, coaches, school officials, and passionate supporters for an evening [...]
CICT and CMCF officials visit SLTA
The Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) and China Merchants Charitable Foundation (CMCF) reaffirmed their enduring commitment to developing wheelchair tennis in the country through a special visit to the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) headquarters in Colombo. The event brought together key figures from both organisations, including Huang Yi, Secretary General of the China Merchants [...]
FIFA appoints Jaswar Umar to Grassroots and Amateur Committee
FIFA, the world governing body of football, has appointed the incumbent President of Football Sri Lanka (FSL) Jaswar Umar, as a member of its Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee. The appointment comes at a juncture when the Sri Lanka men’s football team has shown a rapid growth in the recent months, which led to a [...]
HSBC Premier Tournament next weekend at NEGC
HSBC will host its annual Premier Golf tournament for the 12th time at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) on October 17 and 18, exclusively for the HSBC Premier golfers. The tournament is open to all HSBC Premier customers with a valid handicap. The exclusive tournament will bring together over 150 golfers, competing for the [...]
Sujatha Vidyalaya host 3rd ‘Battle of the Golds’ netball encounter
The third annual ‘Battle of the Golds’ netball encounter between Sujatha Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, and Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, concluded in grand style at the Police Park, celebrating not only sporting excellence but also friendship and tradition. The encounter, held in memory of Mrs. Clara Motwani, the founding Principal of both institutions, served as a tribute to [...]
Gateway College unveils Olympic Grade basketball courts
Gateway College has once again set a new benchmark in school sports infrastructure in Sri Lanka with the unveiling of state-of-the-art basketball courts built to Olympic Grade specifications in Colombo and Kandy. This cutting-edge development exemplifies the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing excellence in sports while prioritising the safety, comfort, and performance of its athletes. [...]
Brisbane International School conduct Prize Giving ceremony
Brisbane International School, celebrating its 27th anniversary, conducted the annual Prize Giving ceremony at the Sir John Kotalawela Defense University (KDU) auditorium. The award ceremony felicitated students’ achievements across the school, inclusive of the Primary and Secondary Sections, in the 2024-25 academic year. Top achievers in sports during the period were also recognised including the [...]
Kenneth of Lyceum Wattala earns triple crown at South Asia Regional Championship
Sri Lanka’s rising badminton star, Kenneth Aruggoda of Lyceum International School, Wattala, made headlines with a stunning performance at the South Asia Regional Championship 2025, capturing an impressive triple crown. Kenneth secured the titles in the Mixed Team, Boys’ Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, asserting his dominance on the regional stage. Demonstrating consistency and resilience, he [...]
Mackly elevates partnership with IImpact Franchise League as title sponsor
The IImpact Franchise League announced that Mackly, Sri Lanka’s leading brand in sleepwear, loungewear, and kids’ activewear, has strengthened its commitment to youth basketball by becoming the title sponsor for the 2025 to 2027 seasons. Having been a dedicated partner of the league for the past two years, this marks the first time Mackly has [...]