Category Archives: Aquatic

Colombo, Feb 8, 3.15PM – Sri Lanka’s top open water swimmer, Dilanka Shehan, has made history by setting a new Sri Lankan record in the 5km event at the World Aquatic Championship happening in Doha, Qatar, from February 2 to 18. Shehan, a 24-year-old former Sri Lanka Army swimmer, finished the 5km race in 1…

New Delhi, Feb 7, 7.20PM – Asian International School’s Christina Perumal brought pride to Sri Lanka by winning the country’s first medal at the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Sports Meet in New Delhi, India. Sri Lanka concluded Day One on a high note, clinching four bronze medals and securing the third spot in the medal tally…

Colombo, Feb 5, 10PM – Royal College and Ladies’ College emerged victorious in the 2023 Inter-school Water Polo Championships, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association (SLSASA) at the Air Force Swimming Complex in Ratmalana. In the Boys Under-19 final, Royal College, led by captain Randa Ranatunga, claimed a walkover win as S Thomas’…

Colombo, Feb 3, 11AM  – Asian International School (AIS) is creating history as four of its swimmers have been chosen by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) to represent Sri Lanka at the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Meet in New Delhi, India. The event, happening from February 7 to 13, marks a momentous occasion for…

Colombo, Feb 3, 9AM – Sri Lanka’s young diving stars, Matheesha Marambe from Royal College and Kithmi Marambe from Bishop’s College, are leading the boys and girls Youth Diving Teams heading to India on Monday. They’re off to participate in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Youth Aquatic Sports…

Colombo, Jan 30, 11.15AM – Hiruki de Silva, a silver medalist at the South Asian Games and a student at Gateway College, has been crowned the Most Outstanding School Swimmer of the Year 2023. This prestigious award was presented at the second Sportsunleash Schools Sports Awards 2024, a dazzling event organized by SPORTSINFO in collaboration with…

Colombo, Jan 29, 4.30PM – Naveed Raheem’s journey in Sri Lankan swimming is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing challenges from birth, including being a below-knee amputee, Raheem has defied odds and emerged as a beacon of inspiration for the nation. His recent achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2023 Para Asian Games in…

Colombo, Jan 28, 5.45PM – Sri Lanka’s junior girls water polo team is getting ready to play in the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Meet in New Delhi, India. The tournament will take place from February 5 to 10. The team has 17 talented players, led by Chrishael Robin from Ladies’ College. Robin is not only the team…

Colombo, Jan 25,  6PM – The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union has just revealed the lineup for the Sri Lanka Youth Water Polo Team, set to compete in the upcoming BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Sports Meet in New Delhi from February 5 to 10. This team, consisting of 15 members, is preparing for the competition in the…

Colombo, January 23, 7.25PM – The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated National Age Group Relay Championship, skillfully organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU). The event is poised to commence  its watery spectacle at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex on Sunday, January 28. Swimmers of varying ages, ranging from the energetic…