Rajawella Hindu NS, Kannangara CC crowned champions

Rajawella Hindu National School, Digana, and C.W.W. Kannangara Central College, Matugama, emerged as the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively at the Sir John Tarbat Junior Inaugural Inter-Schools 2Km Road Relay Championship 2025, held in Embilipitiya.

Sri Lanka pick U-19 squad for Malaysia series

Manudi Nanayakkara of Princess of Wales, College in Moratuwa has been selected to lead the Sri Lanka Women’s U-19 team against the visiting Malaysia team.

Weekend Sports Guide Nonstop football and cricket action for Sri Lankan fans

Sri Lankan sports fans have a packed weekend ahead, with both football and cricket taking centre stage. From late-night Premier League matches to high-stakes international T20s, there’s something exciting to tune into at every hour.

Maris Stella in easy win

An all-round performance by Shaven Hansaka helped Maris Stella Thimbirigaskatuwa to record an easy outright win by 91 runs over Sri Sumangala Central Hikkaduwa in the Under 19 inter-school two day encounter at

Lopsided: Unbeaten Australia out, thrice beaten India in

India’s women cricketers who just jumped on board as the last team to qualify ended up in the driving seat ahead of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final after a win against the unbeaten Australia team in the semifinal at Mumbai on

Makandura boy and Walagedara girl win half marathon

In an impressive display of endurance, A.G.A. Didulanka of Makandura Central College, Matara and Manel Walagedara of MV Walagedara secured first place in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively at the Sir John Tarbat

Thomian-Trinity karate showdown

For the first time in the country’s history S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Trinity College will compete head to head in a karate encounter today at the Thomian Sports Complex from 10.30 am.

Richmond in final

Unbeaten half tons by Tensha Nimsara and skipper Bevin Jayawardena helped Richmond College to record a comfortable five wicket win over Gurukula MV Kelaniya in their Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A’ limited overs

Police won’t hide player exits

They were once a formidable force in the 1980s only to be broken by an influx of Fijian professionals in rival teams, but Police Sports Club will make no secret of losing any of their players from last season.

Old boys Saints Quadrangular extends to girls’ schools

The 56th annual Saints Quadrangular tournament which has evolved into a multi-sports carnival over the years will be held at St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s grounds on November 8 and 9, the organizers announced.

Duck feast for South Africa

South Africa’s women cricketers made a grand entry in the World Cup final for the first time as they blasted out their English counterparts and in all probability savoured the win in the very first over when the charismatic fast bowler Marizanne Kapp removed Amy Jones and the experienced Heather Knight for ducks by shattering their stumps without a run on the board in the semifinal at Guwahati, India on Wednesday.

Gold medal athletes Kalhara and Methuga felicitated

Sri Lanka gold medallists at the South Asian Senior Athletic championships, Kalhara Idupa (left) and Methuga Malhiru were felicitated by their school Ananda Sastralaya Kotte yesterday in the presence of the school principal Priyantha Karunaratne. The event was organized by the school’s old boys’ association.

Singha Thailand Junior Worls Championship 2025 Kaya shines in Thailand

Sri Lanka’s Bronze Medalist at the recently concluded Asian Youth Games 2025, Kaya Daluwatte produced an outstanding opening round at the Singha Thailand Junior World Golf Championship 2025, finishing tied on number 1 position with Singapore’s Passion Hsu yesterday on the initial day of the Singha Thailand Junior World Championship 2025.

Sri Lankans storm into semis

Three Sri Lanka junior players qualified to the semifinals of the ATF Under-14 Week 2 tennis tournament when they came out on top in the quarter final encounters played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Algama first golfer in top 10 at Asian Youth Games

Powered by N-able Reshan Algama became the first Sri Lankan male golfer to record a Top 10 finish at the Asian Youth Games 2025

Kandy SC sees exit of Ratwatte, entry of Madushanka

Reigning league champions Kandy Sports Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 rugby season further cementing their dominance in Sri Lankan rugby by being able to enlist a player after the retirement of play-maker Tarinda Ratwatte.

Red Shirts see danger ahead of new season 

One of the leading contenders of the new rugby season, CR and FC, will have to come to grips with a series of major injuries ahead of the start of the inter club League tournament set to be kicked off on November 14.

Sri Lankans return after promising show

The Sri Lankan athletics team, which ended runners-up to India at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship returned with a tally of 40 medals that included 16 gold medals.

Sheshandri books place in final

Four Sri Lankan girls including Sheshandri Fernando, who ended up as the second best of the ATF U14 Week 1 tournament, Methuli Naotunne, Samaira Fernando and Kiara Jayamanne came out on top in the second round

Sri Lanka finish third at Central Asia volleyball

The Sri Lanka men’s volleyball team clinched third place at the Central Asia (CAV) Nations Cup Men’s Volleyball Tournament 2025 after a convincing victory over host Bangladesh yesterday.

Old Trinitians Scrummage SGM & AGM on Nov.1

The Special General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Old Trinitians Rugby Scrummage will be held on Saturday, November 1, commencing at 5 pm and 5.30 pm respectivley the SEQUEL Cinnamon Grand Hotel in

England optimistic over best bowler

England are “optimistic” that Sophie Ecclestone will be fit to play in Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

HNB Assurance hold Expolanka to draw

Two penalties booted in by Mariathas Nitharsan, in the dying stages of the game helped HNB Assurance to hold the rampaging, Expolanka Group to a 2-2 draw in the ongoing Mercantile Football Association (MFA) League tournament

Star studded Hayleys in T20 final

Hayleys Group ‘A’ cruised through to the final of the 10th Singer-MCA Super League T20 by recording a comfortable six wicket win over Maliban Biscuits ‘A’ in the first semifinal at the Bloomfield Club ground Reid Avenue yesterday.

Raw deal for Pakistan, Sri Lanka collect Rs. 212 million

Pakistan’s women got what could become one of the worst raw deals in a World Cup in any sport as they were holed up in Sri Lanka at the most flood-wettest of times during the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Devapathiraja boy bags 12 scalps

Meneth Sankalana, a budding right arm fast bowler, shone with an impressive match bag of 12 for 53 which paved the way for Devapathiraja MMV Rathgama to record a rousing ten wicket win over Gamini National School Bentota in the ongoing Under 13 inter-school tournament at Bentota.

Sri Lankan juniors leap into second round

Four Sri Lankan juniors Chirath Subasinghe, Yonal Dankumbura, Nilesh Mithun and Enuka de Silva advanced to the second round of the Boys U14 singles event of the ATF Under-14 Week 2 tennis tournament by recording wins in their first round matches played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Rooney contends struggling Liverpool lack leadership

Defending champions Liverpool are struggling this season through a lack of leadership, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.

From Gaming to basketball addict

At just 15, Samuel Tsung has already earned his place among Sri Lanka’s most promising young basketball talents. His journey, however, was not paved with easy victories or instant recognition — it was built on countless hours of training, resilience through injury, and an unshakable faith in God.

Ishani Apsara to officiate at King of the Ring in Sweden

Sri Lanka’s internationally acclaimed boxing referee Ishani Apsara has been selected once again to officiate at the King of the Ring Boxing Tournament, one of Europe’s most prestigious amateur boxing events, scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 2 in Borås, Sweden.