Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa Central and Oshini Kodikara of St. Lawrance’s Convent, Wellawatta, emerged as the standout athletes in the Under 20 age category at the National Youth Athletics Championships held at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Sunday. Both athletes, known for their prowess in the Under 18 age category, showcased exceptional skills in the Under…
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Sri Lanka Cricket, under the leadership of Shammi Silva, made headlines by awarding a total of 28 million rupees to the medal winners and coaches of the Sri Lankan contingent at the 2023 Asian Games. The special function, held at the SLC Headquarters in Colombo on Friday, celebrated the outstanding achievements of the athletes and…
In a heartwarming ceremony at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) headquarters in Colombo on Friday, the SLC President, Shammi Silva, extended a heartfelt message to the 2023 Asian Games medal-winning athletes. The special event saw the SLC offering a total of Rs 28 million in recognition of the athletes’ outstanding achievements. Shammi Silva, a former…
Colombo, Friday: Susanthika Jayasinghe, the trailblazing Olympic medalist from the 2000 Sydney Olympics, graced the felicitation ceremony organized by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the 2023 Asian Games medal winners. The event took place at the SLC Headquarters in Colombo on Friday. Reflecting on her illustrious career, Jayasinghe, who secured the 100m women’s Olympic silver…
The 34th National Youth Sports Festival, organized by the National Youth Services Centre under the supervision of the Sports and Youth Ministry, is set to kick off at the Sugathadasa Stadium from November 16 to 19, featuring the participation of 3000 athletes. This five-day national competition will unfold in two divisions, catering to athletes between…
In a stellar performance at the All-Island Schools Games 2023, D.A.D.G. Peramune from Vidyaraja Vidyalaya, Ratnapura, representing Uva Province, claimed the championship in the 21km half marathon. Peramune dominated the race, clocking an impressive 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 22 seconds to secure the top spot without much competition. S. Keeran of Mulankavil Maha Vidyalaya,…
State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Rohana Dissanayake, unveiled a groundbreaking plan by the Government to establish a new sports university in 2024. This ambitious initiative, guided by President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s vision, was announced during a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country.’ State…
On the opening day of the 28th Inter-International Schools Swimming Championship at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool, Binura Thalagala from Lyceum International School Nugegoda set up a new meet record in the Under-20 Boys 200m Individual Medley. The championship, hosted by the Asian International School, witnessed a total of three new meet records Friday. Binura,…
The Education Ministry is gearing up for the Nestomalt All Island Schools Games Marathon set to kick off in Galle. The marathon is scheduled to commence on November 11th at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Dr. Willy Gamage, the Governor of the Southern Province, will inaugurate the event at 6:30 AM, expected to conclude by…
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…