100 athletes represent Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games

The third Asian Youth Games (Under-18) commences today in Bahrain with five team events organized by the Asian Olympic Council (AOC) with Sri Lanka fielding as many as 100 athletes.

Saman Jayantha smashes 120 in 40 balls 

An opening stand of 161 runs between former Sri Lanka batsman Saman Jayantha, who scored a power-packed 120 and retired hurt clouting seven fours and 12 sixes in 40 balls and Rajitha de Silva (26), enabled Vintage Cricket Club

Hayleys win three titles at inter-firm table tennis

Hayleys’ table tennis teams ended as champions at the 66th Mercantile inter-firm Championship at the Indoor Stadium, Bandaragama where the Men’s A, Men’s F and Women’s C Division teams all claimed top honours.

Sri Lanka climbs to 193rd in FIFA rankings

According to the FIFA World Rankings released on October 14, 2025, Sri Lanka has risen to the 193rd position, the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) confirmed.

Another deluge for under-siege Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka in all probability may have to kiss the Women’s Cricket World Cup goodbye in the event of defeat against South Africa or having yet another washout at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today.

Media savvy Warnaweera no more

Former Sri Lanka Test bowler Jayananda Warnaweera, a cricketing character unlike any other, passed away yesterday at the age of 64.

Ashlin and Damsath book berths in final

Ashlin Silva and Damsath Peiris booked final berths at the ATF U16 C2 Week 2 when they came out victorious in the two semifinal encounters played in the evening session at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Ranithma reach quarter-finals at World Junior badminton

Sri Lanka women’s Singles shuttler Ranithma Liyanage advanced to the quarter-final stage of the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Badminton Championship 2025, currently underway in Guwahati, India. Yesterday, Ranithma recorded an easy win against India’s Rakshitha Sree Santosh in straight sets, in a game that lasted more than 30 minutes.

Holy Cross girls outsmart Colombo’s elite

Holy Cross College, Gampaha became victorious at the All Island Inter School Under-13 Girls “D” Division team badminton Championship at the Municipal Indoor Stadium, Kandy organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Badminton Association.

Rakbo and Margo best at Monthly Medal golf

The October Access Monthly Medal 2025 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club had a record turnout of over 280 golfers teeing off in one of the most competitive events on the club calendar. It was a day of skill, composure and consistency as players battled across divisions for top honors in the month’s medal round.

Five Years of Back 2 Fit: Gihan’s Vision ‘Boxing for All’

When Gihan Maduwantha started Back 2 Fit Boxing Club in 2020, it was just a small group of beginners training in a modest space.

Sherene Wijesingha wins tennis title in UK

Former National and Fed Cup player Sherene Wijesingha won the Branksome Park Tennis Club Open women’s singles championship in the United Kingdom last month.

Rugby fans in for a treat at Colombo’s Race Course Kandy-flavoured squad for Asia Sevens 2025

Sri Lanka will field a Kandy-dominated side for the second Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens set to take place this weekend in Colombo.

Chanaka takes lead at ranking golf

Chanaka Perera moved into the lead after two rounds at the National Ranking Golf Tournament 2025, being played at the Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella.

Mahanama captain clouts seven sixes making 74 to oust Royal

A swashbuckling 33-ball unbeaten knock of 74 with six boundaries and seven towering sixes by skipper Dulnith Sigera paved the way for Mahanama College to pull off a convincing nine wicket win over Royal College in the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A” inter-school limited overs tournament semifinal at the FTZ ground in Katunayake yesterday.

Pakistan wreck England before deluge

England were left reeling at 79 for 7 as Pakistan came tantalisingly close to causing a Women’s Cricket World Cup sensation at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo as rain set in with the match just 25 overs old.

Boxing head living overseas: Sri Lanka in utter chaos

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is facing renewed scrutiny and internal unrest following a stormy Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Tuesday at the Navy Lighthouse Galley where delegates debated unresolved financial matters, questioned the legality of recent appointments and ultimately decided to withdraw from the International Boxing Association (IBA) and join World Boxing (WB).

Sri Lanka to host World Powerlifting

The World Powerlifting Championship 2025, a landmark event in the global sporting calendar, will be hosted in Sri Lanka for the first time, marking a historic milestone for both the nation and the South Asian region.

Rain washes away Sri Lanka’s good chance against New Zealand

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to settle for a point each after their Women’s World Cup match in Colombo was abandoned because of rain.

Ayomal and Jithma  crowned best athletes

The All-Island School Games Athletic Championship witnessed exceptional talent as upcoming national-level athletes Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa MMV Ambagamuwa and Jithma Wijethunga of Lyceum International School

Koshendra, Adesh shine for Sebs

Koshendra Fernando and Adesh Almeida shone for St Sebastian’s Moratuwa on day two in their first innings win over St Benedict’s in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter at Moratuwa yesterday.

Mahanama and Royal clash for final slot

Mahanama College and Royal College will clash in the first semi-final of the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A’ inter-school limited overs tournament today at the FTZ ground at Katunayake.

Turkmenistan Beat Sri Lanka 2–1 in AFC Asia Cup Qualifier Second Leg

Turkmenistan secured a 2–1 victory over Sri Lanka in the second leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027 Qualifying Third Round (Group ‘D’) match held yesterday at the Arkadag Stadium in Turkmenistan.

Confusion reigns as Clifford Cup boxing starts

The 95th Clifford Cup Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held from October 15 to 19 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo 07, will mark a new chapter in Sri Lankan boxing — but also one filled with uncertainty.

Shenesh steers Maris Stella with 125

Shenesh Panchama steered Maris Stella Thimbirigaskatuwa with a fine knock of 125 in 141 balls that included 16 boundaries and a six against Harishchandra NS Negombo on day one of their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter

Nilmini Jayasinghe: Women’s boxer who brought down walls

When Nilmini Jayasinghe first entered the Slimline gym in Pannala more than two decades ago, she was just another young woman passionate about martial arts. Yet, within a few years, she would transform into the most formidable

Under 19 Semifinal Devapathiraja and St Anne’s battle for final berth

Two outstation schools Devapathiraja MMV Rathgama and St Anne’s College Kurunegala will battle it out in the first semifinal in the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘B’ inter-school limited overs tournament scheduled to be played today at

Ladies and Bishop’s win one lose one

The 19th edition of the hockey encounters between Ladies College and Bishop’s College took place on October 4 at the Colombo Astro Turf and the former beat the latter 2-1 in the Under 17 match and lost the Under-19 game.

Vijitha takes charge on opening day of ranking golf

The National Ranking Golf Tournament teed off at Rajawella with Vijitha Bandara taking charge on day one after an impressive round of 71. His composed approach and precise putting earned him the early advantage in a closely

India blow up Windies

India wasted little time in completing a clean sweep over West Indies to give Shubman Gill his first Test series win as captain yesterday.