A pat on the back or an axe?
Charith Asalanka’s Asia Cup campaign fell short of expectations. The young left-handed batsman, who currently leads Sri Lanka’s limited over sides, struggled with the bat, amassing only 75 runs throughout the tournament. However, it was his captaincy that attracted the most intense scrutiny. A series of tactical misjudgments on the field has placed his position [...]
Rain and lightning force early shutdown as Tuskers seek Cup semi-final slot
The Sri Lanka men’s sevens team excelled in Pool ‘C’ of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Sevens Series 2025, despite the last three matches being hampered by heavy rain and thundering at the Racecourse ground in Colombo last night. Sri Lanka’s scheduled match against China was postponed and will now be played this morning, as [...]
Sri Lankan lasses set to face Malaysia in playoff semis
Sri Lanka women will be ready for today’s decisive clash in the 12-team Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s 7s Series 2025 after a challenging opening day at the Racecourse ground in Colombo yesterday. Led by Randika Kumudumali, the Sri Lankan women faced tough competition in Pool ‘F’, losing their first match 0-43 to Thailand, followed by [...]
Bishman and Naqeeb clinch ATF Doubles title
In an all-Sri Lankan battle of the ATF Under-16 C2 Week 2 Tennis Tournament final played at the SLTA courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday, Bishman Balaratnarajah and Naqeeb Hussain clinched the title with a comfortable 2-0 win against Ashlin de Silva and Damsath Peiris. Earlier in the semi-finals, the champion pair Bishman and Naqeeb overcame [...]
Dedication – Thangaraja’s pathway from zero to hero
He didn’t like golf. Not at first, anyway. The game moved too slowly, the rules seemed needlessly complicated, and those sprawling greens held no appeal whatsoever. When Nadaraja Thangaraja first arrived at Water’s Edge Golf Course, he wasn’t there to play. He was there to work as a caddy, carrying bags, earning a living in [...]
Rains continue as Pakistan-New Zealand World Cup clash washed out
Colombo’s wet spell showed no signs of letting up as the ICC Women’s World Cup fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was washed out at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. It was deja vu in the Sri Lankan capital as a fourth game in the tournament had to be abandoned due to rain, while several [...]
Zimbabwe to feature in Pakistan tri-series after Afghanistan pull out
Lahore, Pakistan, AFP: Zimbabwe will feature in next month’s Twenty20 international tri-series in Pakistan after Afghanistan withdrew over political tension with the host country, officials said on Saturday. Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Friday it had decided not to send its national team for the tri-series after three local cricketers were killed in Paktika province [...]
Court halts NEGC’s move to block members’ legal action
Nugegoda Additional Magistrate Suranga Munasinghe issued a stay order preventing the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) from amending and adopting a new regulation that would preclude its members from taking legal action at an upcoming Special General Meeting. The stay order now prevents the NEGC from holding the intended Special General Meeting set for today, [...]
‘The conditions were mentally draining’ – Vishmi Gunaratne
Following their 10-wicket thrashing against South Africa in their rain-marred fifth Women’s World Cup fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday night, young Sri Lankan opener Vishmi Gunaratne admitted that the conditions were mentally draining. The contest in Colombo was interrupted by showers, stretching for over five hours and eventually being reduced to a [...]
Youth Asian Games athletes granted per diems by NOC
In a first for Sri Lanka’s Olympic movement, the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC) announced the introduction of a per diem grant for all participating athletes, with each competitor receiving USD 200 to assist with personal or medical expenses during multisport games. This initiative was announced on Friday as a vibrant display of [...]
Dialog celebrates two decades of excellence as President’s Gold Cup finalists confirmed
Ruwanwella Rajasinghe Sports Club and Dehiowita Rantharu Sports Club will battle for men’s supremacy, while Mahauswewa Rathnapala Sports Club will meet Mahawa Vijayaba Sports Club in the women’s final at the Dialog President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Tournament to be held on November 1 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. The prestigious competition organised by the Sri [...]
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
Praia, Cape Verde, AFP: A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the Cape Verde National Stadium following the 3-0 victory over Eswatini, which secured [...]
Sri Lanka Junior team set sail for IODA Asian and Oceanian Championship
The Sri Lanka Junior National Sailing team will head to Oman to compete in one of the most challenging events on the international sailing calendar, the 2025 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship. Set to begin next Saturday, 175 top sailors from 26 countries across Asia and Oceania will battle in water in Mussanah Sailing School, [...]
Waning local support; WTA 2025 yearend final
Out of the six player certainties for the 2025 WTA tour final, four are from the USA. Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys are USA citizens. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the other two and are from Europe. With two more weeks to go, WTA events in the Far East will [...]
Sherene’s comeback in UK
Former Sri Lanka and Fed Cup tennis player Sherene Wijesingha clinced the Branksome Park Tennis Club Open Women’s Singles Championship later in September, making a strong comeback after a brief absence from the sport. Competing under unfamiliar weather conditions, Sherene showcased her experience and unwavering determination throughout the tournament, defeating three strong British opponents to [...]
Dumindu seeking second gold medal in Latin American circuit
Sri Lankan shuttler Dumindu Abeywickrama will enter the XIV Santo Domingo Open 2025 Badminton Championship with the objective of claiming his fifth international medal, following his success in the international circuit since early September. Dumindu began his campaign on October 15 at Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic at the five-day BWF sanctioned international event, [...]
Ladies College clinch Marie Musaeus Higgins Trophy for 13th time
Ladies’ College powered their way to victory at the 20th annual LC-MC Rowing Regatta, securing a dominant 35-17 win against traditional rivals Musaeus College at the Colombo Rowing Club last weekend. By virtue Ladies College clinched the Marie Musaeus Higgins Trophy on offer for the overall winner of the regatta for the 13th occasion. Ladies [...]
Lyceum Wattala clinches U-18 national badminton crown
Lyceum International School, Wattala claimed the title at the All-Island National Schools Under-18 Badminton Championship of the National School Games 2025, which was held at the M.C. Courts in Bandarawela. This tournament brought together the finest young shuttlers from across the island, competing for pride. Lyceum International School, Wattala emerged as the champions under the [...]
McLarens Group champions Girls on Track 2025
In a powerful celebration of leadership, courage, and empowerment, the ‘Girls on Track’ Inter-School Motorsports Competition, organised by the Student Council of Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), took place at the Nawam Mawatha public car park last Saturday from 7:30am to 2:30pm. This dynamic event was designed to inspire young girls to break barriers, [...]
Twin brothers lead Kegalu Vidyalaya to emphatic victory
Kegalu Vidyalaya recorded a remarkable victory by an innings and 153 runs over Polgahawela Parakramabahu National School in an Under-13 Division II cricket encounter played at the Kegalu Vidyalaya ground. This marked their second consecutive win of the season. The highlight of the match was the outstanding batting performance of the twin brothers, team captain [...]