29-member Indian team to compete at 101st Athletic Nationals

The Athletic Federation of India has taken steps to send 29 first-class athletes from India to participate in the 101st National Athletic Championship with the hope of qualifying for the World Athletic Championship 2023.

Old Thomians gear up for second annual Guru cricket bash

At the height of the Second World War, 700 students at the prestigious S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, were suddenly displaced when the state ordered the closure of schools in Colombo.

Nilfer’s second assaulter arrested

A second individual, identified as Insham Inoon, was taken into custody for assaulting St. Joseph’s College rugby coach Nilfer Ibrahim after their match against Kingswood College in Kandy.

Tears, cheers and hugs as New Zealand celebrate first World Cup win

New Zealand coach Jitka Klimkova described seeing her team claim the country’s historic first World Cup win - men or women - as “an incredible feeling” on Thursday.

SLC apologize for prize-money mistake at the end of first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued an apology for an embarrassing mistake during the presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

Bollywood star and cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

New Zealand shooting rattles teams hours before World Cup kickoff

Just hours before Auckland was due to host the opening match of the Women’s World Cup, the city woke up to news of a deadly shooting which has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a day of celebration.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead in Test series

Imam-ul-Haq finished unbeaten on 50 as he marshalled Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and a 1-0 series lead.

Honours even in fourth Ashes Test as Broad joins 600 club

England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8.

Old Trinitians clinch Bradby Golf trophy

The Old Trinitians won the G. C. Wickramasinghe Bradby Golf Trophy which concluded at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Digana last weekend in front of an appreciative crowd. This was a Board event at the VGR located in the Central Hills.

ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa

The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa.

Seychelles men and women volleyball teams arrive in Sri Lanka

The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka today (19). This is the first time that two national volleyball teams from Seychelles, an East African country, will participate in a tour of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka take three wickets to stay alive in first Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka took three second innings wickets to keep their hopes alive in the first Test against Pakistan in Galle, though the hosts ended the fourth day needing just 83 more runs for victory.

IGP appointed to National Sports Council

Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has been appointed as a member of the National Sports Council by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

India set to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup: Report

The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to take place on September 2 in Kandy. The tournament itself is set to commence on August 30, a day earlier than initially planned by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Hurdles world record-holder Amusan charged with anti-doping violation

Women’s hurdles world record-holder Tobi Amusan said Wednesday she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships.

SLA aims for five medals at Asian Games

Five medals can be expected in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games going by Sri Lanka’s performance at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship 2023 where decades old records were broken Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) General Secretary Saman Kumara Gunawardena told the Daily Mirror.

Paris Olympics organiser sees 'difficult' year ahead

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics Tony Estanguet admitted on Tuesday that the 12 months until the opening ceremony would be “difficult”.

Sri Lanka ’A’ bounce back with big win over Oman ’A’

Pasindu Sooriyabandara top scored for Sri Lanka ’A’ in their emphatic 217-run win over Oman ’A’ in the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia retain Warner for fourth Ashes Test

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad.

Sri Lanka made to toil before bowling out Pakistan for 461, Sri Lanka 14-0 at stumps

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel scored a marathon double century and made Sri Lanka’s bowlers toil on the third day of the first Test in Galle.

Galle Titans eye Overseas Tourneys

The Galle Titans, formerly known as Galle Gladiators, the T20 franchise cricket team featuring in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), is looking to participate in several other leagues overseas with the Galle Titans brand, its owner Nayana Wasalathilake revealed today.

England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win Ashes clash

James Anderson returns on his Old Trafford home ground to lead an ageing England attack in a must-win fourth Ashes Test.

IBA donates $50,000 to develop boxing in Sri Lanka

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has decided to donate US$ 50,000 as a first step to develop boxing in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka – Pakistan 1st Test Shakeel, Salman fightback after Dhananjaya scores tenth ton

Dhananjaya de Silva shone on day two completing a tenth Test ton before Pakistan recovered from an early setback, having lost their top five batsmen with 105 on the board, on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament Juniors set to make their mark

The Sri Lankan Amateur Golf Ranking Tournament is set to tee off from July 24 to July 27 at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Rajawella, Digana. This will be a 72-hole stroke-play event over four days and the highest aggregate will win the event.

Colombo Masters beats Australia Canberra Ceylonese Cricket Club

Colombo Masters beat Australia Canberra Ceylonese Cricket Club by five wickets in the 40 over cricket match played at the Royal College Ground Colombo.

GSTC Tennis Academy to be inaugurated on 31st July 2023

GSTC Tennis, the dedicated tennis club, successfully conducted the first ever open day tennis camp on Saturday the 15th of July 2023. It was well attended and was conducted by six professional coaches.

Paralympian Priyantha bags Javelin bronze at world meet

Sri Lanka Paralympian Dinesh Priyantha won a bronze medal in the F46 Javelin Throw at the World Para Athletic Championship in Paris, France yesterday. He threw a distance of 65.38 metres to be placed third. India’s Ajeet Singh (65.41) and Rinku (65.38) won the gold and silver medal respectively.