In a crucial World Cup clash happening today in Bangalore, former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is set to make a comeback. Mathews wasn’t initially part of Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad but was called in as a replacement for an injured player. It’s highly likely that he will be in the starting lineup, possibly…
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In a thrilling day at the All-Island Schools Games Athletics Championship, Thushen Silva, an Asian Youth Championship medallist from Maris Stella College in Negombo, achieved something amazing. On Wednesday at the Sugathadasa Stadium, he broke not one, but three records in the pole vault. Thushen leaped over the bar at a staggering height of 4.90…
In cricket, it’s always sad to see a player get injured and miss out on any match, especially a World Cup. But for Sri Lanka, bringing in Dushmantha Chameera in place of the struggling Matheesha Pathirana doesn’t seem like a bad idea at all. This change might turn out to be a blessing in disguise…
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Record-Breaking Shot Put Performance Steals the Show at All Island Schools Games Athletics Championship
Sugathadasa Stadium, Monday – The All Island Schools Games Athletics Championship witnessed a remarkable achievement as Jayavi Ranhinda Alwis from Royal College, Panadura, set a new national junior record in the Under 20 boys’ shot put event. Ranhinda’s massive throw of 16.64 meters not only secured the gold but also shattered a record that had…
Lucknow, Saturday – Sri Lanka celebrated their first victory in the ICC World Cup series with a comfortable 5-wicket win against Netherlands in an exciting match at Ekana Stadium. Despite Netherlands’ Aryan Dutt’s strong performance, it was Sadeera Samarawickrama who stole the show. Aryan Dutt, a spinner from the Netherlands, made a great start by…
Sri Lanka’s cricket squad gets a boost with Chameera and Mathews comeback In a recent update from Sri Lanka Cricket, the national team has made changes to its ICC World Cup squad. Dushmantha Chameera, a prominent fast bowler who has recovered from injuries, and Angelo Mathews, a seasoned former captain known for his middle-order batting,…
Ampara and Jaffna Dominate Kabbadi Championships at 34th National Youth Sports Festival The Men’s and Women’s Kabbadi Championships of the 34th National Youth Sports Festival, organized by the National Youth Services Council under the guidance of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, concluded at the Youth Services Centre in Maharagama, with Ampara District…
Athletic and rugby legend, Summa Navaratnam, passes away Summa Navaratnam, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s sports history, passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the nation’s athletic and rugby communities. Born on May 21, 1925, in Jaffna, Vaddipudai, Navaratnam pursued his education at Royal College, where…
Urban Youth and Jaffna District win big in basketball Urban Youth District and Jaffna District teams triumphed in the 34th National Youth Sports Festival’s basketball championship held at Nalanda College grounds in Colombo and St Joseph’s Boys College and St Joseph’s Girls College in Nugegoda. The Urban Youth men’s team clinched the title by defeating…
Fondre backs Royal-Thomian Regatta Fondre Fat Spread, distributed by Pyramid Wilmar Ltd., is excited to announce its role as the main sponsor for the Royal-Thomian Rowing Regatta 2023, the 52nd T.N. Fernando Memorial Trophy. The regatta is set to take place on October 21 at the Colombo Rowing Club. Fondre, a brand committed to promoting…