Central Asia Nations Cup Men’s Volleyball Tournament 2025 Bangladesh edge out Sri Lanka 3–2 in thrilling clash

Host nation Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in a thrilling five-set encounter, securing a 3–2 victory in the Central Asia Nations Cup Men’s Volleyball Tournament 2025 held yesterday.

England women crash to first defeat

England lost their first match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup as they suffered a six-wicket defeat by the formidable defending champions Australia in Indore on Wednesday.

No venue: PGA Tour cancelled

The PGA Tour has cancelled its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.

Next generation sailors set for major Asian-Oceana test

Sri Lanka’s junior sailors are all set to contest the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) Asian and Oceana Championships that starts on October 25 in Oman.

Born to fight: The kid who ditched football for boxing

There’s a quiet intensity about Danil Tissaaratchy, a name fast emerging in Sri Lanka’s boxing circles. At just 23, the Back 2 Fit boxer has already carved a reputation for his fierce discipline and relentless drive — qualities that seem to run in his blood.

Kulathunga crowned HSBC Premier Golf Champ

The 12th edition of the HSBC Premier Golf Tournament concluded at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, attracting a record participation of over 140 golfers that culminated in Deanath Kulathunga winning the top prize.

Swimming installs National Leadership Group

The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) has officially announced the National Leadership Group for Sri Lanka Swimming for 2025–2026 recognising the leadership, dedication and influence of its top athletes within the national swimming program.

Sri Lanka turns World Cup’s forbidden venue

For the fifth time in the Women’s Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka showcased that the month of October was no time to play cricket, and of all events a World Cup, as some of the world’s top women players were left kicking their heals watching the rain fall and turn the venue at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo into a watery graveyard.

Sri Lankan juniors taste success

Three Sri Lankan junior players, two girls and one boy, found their feet in the second round match of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Over 600 teams contest U-14 football

The Sri Lanka Schools Football Association (SSFA) will conduct the Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship scheduled to be held in the months of November and December with over 600 teams in the fray, both boys and girls.

Army men, Air Force women boxers reign supreme

Army’s men and Air Force Kfir women emerged overall champions at the 95th Clifford Cup Boxing Championships held at the Royal MAS Arena as the former dominated the men’s division clinching seven golds, one silver, and one bronze, while the latter was superior in the women’s segment with five golds, one silver and two bronzes.

Hundred basher Alyssa Healy out of England match

Captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia’s World Cup meeting with England on Wednesday with a calf injury.

World of cricket’s farewell to Dickie Bird

Cricketing stars from Yorkshire and beyond were among the mourners who gathered to say farewell to legendary umpire Dickie Bird at his funeral earlier.

Bridge-builder ex-football secretary Upali Hewage no more

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) said it was deeply saddened to announce the passing away of its former secretary and vice president Upali Hewage yesterday morning.

St Xavier’s, Sri Palee, Maliyadeva MS and Debarawewa in quarters

St Xavier’s College Marawila along with Sri Palee MV Horana, Maliyadeva Model School Kurunegala and Debarawewa National School advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under 19 Division Three Tier ‘A’ limited overs

Chamath, Hesara steer Bandaranayake Central to victory

Left arm paceman Chamath Pathiraja and right arm spinner Hesara Duleena accounted for 15 wickets between them which helped Bandaranayake Central Veyangoda to coast to a comfortable eight wickets win over Bandaranayake MV

Squad for Hong Kong Sixes

Sri Lanka picked a squad of eight players to represent the country in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament scheduled to be held from November 7 to 9.

Ratnapura and Batticaloa Under-15s record easy wins

Ratnapura and Batticaloa recorded easy wins against Hambantota and Nuwara Eliya in the ongoing Under-15 Provincial Youth League limited overs cricket tournament encounters played at Weeraketiya and Polonnaruwa.

Sri Lanka eye trophy at Central Asian Nations volleyball

Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan today in the second match of the Central Asian Nations Cup men’s volleyball championship in Bangladesh.

Gateway makes memorable christening of basketball courts

Gateway College Colombo achieved an extraordinary double triumph by winning both the boys’ and girls’ championships at the Inter-International Schools Under-19 Basketball Tournament that was contested by the leading

Rain postpones deciding MCA matches

The 32nd Singer – MCA Super Premier League T20 semifinals and Knock-out tournament final have been postponed due to rain.

Salt and Brook pepper England

Phil Salt and Harry Brook powered England to a dominant 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch giving the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.

Sinner out of Davis Cup

Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner will not be part of the Italy team aiming to clinch a third consecutive Davis Cup title next month.

Player spits on fans: Probe underway

The Football Association is looking into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.

59 athletes, 20 officials at South Asian athletics

The Department of Sports Development has announced that Sri Lanka will field a team of 59 athletes at the upcoming fourth South Asian Senior Athletics Championship (SASAC) in India from October 24 to 26.

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to keep campaign alive

Sri Lanka took four wickets in the final over to complete a nail-biting victory over Bangladesh and keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive.

India smacked by third defeat, struggling to qualify

England booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a thrilling four-run win over co-hosts India in Indore.

150 from Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games

As Sri Lanka prepares to depart for the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Suresh Subramaniam called the occasion a defining milestone for the nation’s young athletes — and a fresh beginning for the country’s Olympic ambitions.

Isipathana win Old Palians hockey league  

The Isipathana College under 16 hockey team captained by Mandiv Ranasinghe was crowned as the Champions at the Old Palians Hockey League organised and conducted by Old Palians (Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya), played at Dharmapala College, ground last week.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025: Kandy-flavoured Sri Lanka Men’s Sevens outfit finish third

The Sri Lankan men’s rugby sevens outfit produced a spirited performance to finish third at the second leg of the Asian Sevens Series, held at the Race Course ground in Colombo last evening. Under the leadership of Kavindu Perera, the islanders displayed resilience, teamwork, and passion despite having limited preparation ahead of the tournament.