Sri Lanka set to face Kyrgyzstan in semi final today

The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Four-Nation Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025 enters the semi-final stage today at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

Premier Hockey League enters decisive phase

The second edition of the Sri Lanka Premier Hockey League (PHL Sri Lanka 2025), organised by the Next Gen Hockey Development Society, officially commenced at the Read Avenue Hockey Tuff, Colombo with matches

Second MCA win for Seylan

A well compiled 91 runs in 97 balls, inclusive of three sixes and nine fours by A. Vidanapathirana, steered Seylan Bank to their second successive win, beating Nations Trust Bank by two wickets in the ongoing MCA D division 50 –

Jemimah Rodrigues: From convent girl to Indian super star

To Indian cricket followers Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues was another member of their women’s team, but to the outside world she was a humble convent girl who became an overnight sensation thanks to the World Cup held in her country.

Zahira’s Careem smashes 163

Six schools produced first innings wins in their two-day under-19 inter school matches that ended on Thursday.

Weekend Sports Round-Up: Football, Cricket and Formula 1

Sri Lankan sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. Whether it’s Premier League football, top-level cricket, or the thrill of Formula 1 in Brazil, there’s a full line-up of matches and moments waiting to be enjoyed.

Football prize for world peace

Football’s world governing body Fifa has introduced the ‘Peace Prize’, an award recognising an individual’s actions for peace and unity.

Australia’s ’’dad’s army’’ under scrutiny

Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves “respect” following criticism of the age of players.

Udara and Dewmini win titles at road race

H.Y. Udara of President’s College, Ambagasdowa and P.W.G.C.H. Dewmini of Teldeniya National School claimed the first-place titles in the boys and girls categories respectively at the Ritzbury Inter-School One Mile Road Race 2025, recently held at Embilipitiya.

England’s Roebuck doubtful for Fiji match

Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England’s match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury.

Sri Lanka Stuns Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in CAVA Women’s U19 Volleyball Championships

Sri Lanka produced a spectacular performance to defeat tournament favorites Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in their final round-robin match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025, played yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

England: The Super League of Europe

English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season’s Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.

Cornered Sri Lions looking for a cultural roar?

The new-boys of Sri Lanka club rugby - Sri Lions have had a difficult beginning to their journey last season, but their new head coach Dulanjana Wijesinghe is eager to build a sustainable rugby culture ahead of the new season.

Havies gear up for new season with new plans

Celebrating 110 years of rugby excellence, Havelock Sports Club announced a roster of sponsors for the 2025/26 rugby season, strengthening its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top rugby contenders.

Thomian boy misses 10-wicket haul

A match bag of 9 for 35 by right arm spinner Sadhin Ekanayake paved the way for S. Thomas’ College to coast to an outright win by an innings and 38 runs over Methodist High School Moratuwa in their Under 13 inter-school cricket encounter played at Horana.

Sri Lanka too strong for Malaysia

Vimoksha Balasooriya continued her batting prowess as she hit a quick-fire 62 inclusive of ten boundaries in just 42 balls while right arm leg spinner Aseni Thalagune bagged five scalps to help Sri Lanka U-19 coast to a convincing 117 runs win over the visiting Malaysia women in the third of the five T20 encounters at the Colts ground which was their third successive win.

Kandy SC’s Attanagoda hangs up his boots

Veteran Kandy Sports Club player Lasith Attanagoda has decided to call it a day from competitive rugby, ending an illustrious 12-year journey with the country’s most successful team.

Nepal Defeats Sri Lanka 3–1 at CAVA Women’s U-19 Volleyball Championship

Nepal handed Sri Lanka their first defeat at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025, securing a 3–1 victory in their match played yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

9000 runs and drugs end career of Zimbabwe’s Williams

Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams’ international career is over after he entered a rehabilitation programme to treat drug addiction, the country’s cricket association has announced.

CH eyeing Kiwi and Fiji

Last season’s Plate champs CH and FC have set their sights on signing a foreign player ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament next week.

Colombo bags junior hockey championship

The Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) ended victorious at the 46th Junior Men’s Hockey Nationals at the Nandimithra Ekanayaka hockey turf, Matale after a thrilling final against the host team.

Mahanama outclass Richmond for maiden title

Mahanama College Colombo bagged their first major Under 19 title when they outclassed Richmond College by four wickets in a low scoring final of the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A’ limited overs tournament at the Surrey Village ground in Maggona yesterday.

India win first Women’s World Cup

The Indian women’s team celebrate after beating South Africa in the World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday night.

Kaya reaches golfing glory

Sri Lanka made golfing history as Kaya Daluwatte stormed to victory at the 2025 Thai Singha Junior Championship 2025 becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan to win an international junior golf title.

Gamage and Nimshi best athletes

Emerging school athletes Duwindu Gamage of Mahasen National School Bakamuna and Nimshi Ekanayaka of Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya were honored as the Best Athlete boys and girls at the 54th Sir John Tarbat Junior Athletic Championship yesterday at Embilipitiya.

Rantharu and Rathanapala champions at Gold Cup volleyball

Debagama Rantharu Sports Club and Mahauswewa Rathanapala Sports Club became the champions at the men’s and women’s segments respectively at the Dialog Presidents’ Gold Cup volleyball tournament finals on Saturday at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Superior MAS Holdings grab basketball title

MAS Holdings defeated Hayleys 58-34 in the Division-D women’s final of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League tournament at the Royal College (indoor) stadium.

Gateway goes places at inter school squash

Gateway College delivered an outstanding performance at the Inter-School Squash Championship 2025, held at the Air Force Squash Complex, Ratmalana.

Well-drilled Havies out for glory

Havelock Sports Club, who came close to winning the inter-club league rugby tournament last year, will certainly start off the upcoming season as one of the favourites.

Under-19 Cricket Final: Mahanama and Richmond battle for supremacy

Unbeaten Mahanama College Colombo and Richmond College Galle will battle for supremacy to lay their hands on the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ limited overs title when they clash in the final scheduled to be played at the Surrey Village ground in Maggona today.