Trinity’s rampage seals Knockout glory over Royal
In a fitting prelude to the upcoming 80th Bradby Shield encounter, Trinity College made complete massacre out of Royal College by a surprising margin of 58-26 to claim the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Knockout Rugby Championship 2026 in the final played at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday. Skipper and fullback Shan Althaf claimed majority [...]
Thurstan sniff win as Isipathana struggle after day two
Thurstan College kept up the momentum as they continued to dominate proceedings against traditional rivals Isipathana College when play ended on day two in the 63rd Battle of the Brothers big match played at the SSC ground yesterday. Resuming the day on 39-2 in reply to Isipathana’s first innings total of 159, Thurstan posted 276 [...]
Gurukula make Sri Dharmaloka struggle
In the 36th Battle of Kelaniya, Gurukula MV made traditional rivals Sri Dharmaloka MV struggle for runs on day two of their big match played at P. Sara Oval yesterday. Gurukula MV resumed from their overnight score of 228-7 and went on to make 250 runs. In response, Sri Dharmaloka MV was made to struggle [...]
Sri Jayewardenepura MV in Tier ‘B’ semis
Sri Jayewardenepura MV, Kotte advanced to the semi-finals of the Inter-School Under-19 Division II Tier ‘B’ Cricket Tournament when they recorded a convincing 9-wicket win over President’s College, Kotte in their quarter-final encounter concluded at Kalutara yesterday. Sri Jayewardenepura MV, resuming from their overnight score of 184-7, went on to make 243. President’s, batting for [...]
SLC to hold EGM tomorrow, with three resolutions set to be adopted
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) tomorrow to pass three key resolutions aimed at transforming governance, domestic competitions, and sports infrastructure in the country. The first resolution proposes amendments to the SLC Constitution to allow broader engagement in sports infrastructure projects both in Sri Lanka and abroad. SLC seeks the [...]
Bhanuka shines in drawn game
Bhanuka Adithya shone with an unbeaten 167 for St. John’s College, Panadura in the drawn 27th Battle of the Greens big match against Royal College, Panadura concluded at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. Bhanuka’s knock comprised 21 boundaries and two sixes. He shared three partnerships – 85 for the opening wicket with Sadew Pahasara, [...]
Be fit, or brace for impact!
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has set an April 19 deadline for 23 domestic cricketers to meet mandatory fitness standards if they are to secure contracts for the upcoming National Super League (NSL) season. The directive reflects a renewed effort by the governing body to raise fitness levels not only within the national set-up but in [...]
Nishan Peiris and Viran Chamuditha miss out Sri Lanka ‘A’ slots against Kiwis
Off-spinner Nishan Peiris and young batter Viran Chamuditha have both missed out on selection for the Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad due to fitness-related concerns, dealing a setback to two players who were firmly in contention. While Peiris was omitted after failing to meet the required standards in the mandatory fitness tests, Chamuditha’s absence is due [...]
Unbeaten Colts crowned champions
After a long wait of 14 years, Colombo Colts Cricket Club, or Colts as they are well-known, snatched the SLC Major League Cricket Tournament 2025/26 following their dramatic first-innings win against Nondescript Cricket Club (NCC) in the crucial final week’s play. In the final week of the Super Eight round, Colts needed a close win [...]
Nuwan Thushara sues SLC for refusing NOC
The debate surrounding Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) physical performance test took a new twist this week with fast bowler Nuwan Thushara suing the board for refusing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after the sling-arm paceman failed to meet required fitness standards. What began as an internal fitness assessment to improve the physical standard of the [...]
Shirantha Peries unveils reformed mandate eyeing NOC Presidency
Businessman-turned sports administrator Shirantha Peries officially announced his candidacy for the post of President of the NOC, presenting a clear and practical mandate to strengthen governance, unify federations, and elevate Sri Lanka’s sporting performance on the international stage. He is currently a Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC). “Leadership, to [...]
Sasindu and Epciba star in Colombo BC and Track Masters wins
Colombo Basketball Club and Track Masters emerged winners of the Sri Lanka Basketball League finals that were worked off at Royal College Indoor Basketball Courts, as Sasindu Gajanayake put up a splendid performance to help Colombo BC beat Colombo Bulls, while Epciba Washington stole the limelight as Track Masters beat Bulls in the women’s final. [...]
One dead, 47 injured after ‘incident’ at Peru football derby: minister
Lima, Peru, AFP: At least one person died and 47 more were injured on Friday night in an unspecified “incident” at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru’s capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry. “There has been an unfortunate incident at the stadium in which 47 people have been [...]
Josephians crowned champions while Paulian girls grab victory from HFC
St. Joseph’s College emerged Boys champions defeating Nalanda College at the MyCola Slam and Jam 26 Cup Championship in the Under-13 All-Island Basketball Tournament played at St. Joseph’s Basketball courts in Darley Road. In their winning streak Nalanda came to the final winning all matches except D.S. Senanayake from the Group ‘A’ while St. Joseph’s [...]
Dialog powers 2026 Schools Rugby season
Dialog Axiata PLC has come aboard for the sixth consecutive year, joining hands with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association to power the Dialog Schools Rugby Season of 2026. Following the success of last year, this season kicks off with the Knockout Tournament, featuring 16 top schools competing for the prestigious President’s Trophy, beginning on [...]
Lyceum Wattala makes history
Lyceum International School, Wattala once again etched its name in the sporting history by securing the Overall Championship at the International Schools Athletic Championship (ISAC) for an extraordinary 16th consecutive year. This remarkable achievement stands as a powerful reflection of excellence, discipline, and the unwavering spirit that defines the Lyceum Wattala community. Competing against leading [...]
OTSC celebrates 70 years of brotherhood
The Old Thomians’ Swimming Club (OTSC) began its 70th anniversary celebrations on February 28 with the lighting of the new sign board to commemorate seven decades of brotherhood. The President, veteran Dharshana Herat Gunaratne gave Tusita de Alwis, a life member of OTSC, the privilege to also light the sign board. At the Royal-Thomian, OTSC [...]
All-Island Cadet Sports Festival revived after six years in Jaffna
North Central and North Western provinces stood out of the rest to emerge as the overall champions in Boys’ and Girls’ segments of the All-Island Cadet Sports Festival, held recently at the Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna. From team events such as volleyball, netball and football to track and field events and march band and drill [...]
Beyond the Classroom: How SLIIT build its sporting excellence and student leaders
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) continues to strengthen its commitment to student development through a structured and expanding sports ecosystem. Students now have the opportunity to pursue competitive excellence while building leadership, discipline, and teamwork alongside academic life. The university currently supports 23 sports disciplines, including badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, martial [...]
Sri Lanka light up ‘Road to Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ with colourful Fun Run
Golden beaches, soaring kites, and hundreds of schoolchildren created a picture-perfect backdrop for the Asian Games Fun Run organised by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC) at Mt. Lavinia recently, as part of the promotional campaign for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The event, held on the sands of Mt. Lavinia, featured [...]
St. Joseph’s and Lyceum Wattala emerge swimming relay champions
Swimming powerhouse St. Joseph’s College, Colombo and Lyceum International School, Wattala gained top honours at the National Age Group Relay Swimming Championship concluded at the Sugathadasa Swimming Complex in Colombo. St. Joseph’s swimmers dominated to emerge champions in the Men’s category, while Lyceum Wattala topped the Women’s segment to emerge champions in the annual swimming [...]
Bonjean House clinch 92nd Joes Inter-House athletic championship
The 92th Inter-House Athletics Meet of St. Joseph’s College concluded on February 13 with Bonjean House winning the championship. Melizen House secured second place with 324 points, followed by Marque House with 320 points, while Coudert House, with 257 points to finish at third and fourth places respectively. A distinguished old boy of St. Joseph’s [...]