Sri Lanka to compete at World Para Athletics

The National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPCSL) has decided to field a five-member Elite Para team to participate in the 12th World Para Athletics Championship to be held from September 27 to October 5 in New Delhi,

82,000 to witness women’s rugby final

Whatever they do as a team in Saturday’s final, England have been a hit as hosts of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Under 23 Emerging Club Final Anjala, Inuka put CCC on top

Skipper Anjala Bandara and Inuka Karannagoda came to the rescue of CCC against Bloomfield on day one of the Under 23 two day cricket tournament final played at the SSC ground yesterday.

Legendary umpire Dickie Bird dies age 92

Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92.

De Kock reverses retirement plan

Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement for one-day internationals and been recalled by South Africa for their ODIs and T20s against Pakistan starting next month.

Barcelona bombshell wins Ballon d’Or

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has made history by becoming the first player to win the women’s Ballon d’Or three times.

Monthly Medal golf showcases multiple winners

The CDB Monthly Medal produced some scintillating golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club where a strong field of players vied for supremacy across multiple divisions with a record 290 golfers in the fray during the last weekend at

Ex-Peterson rugby player Sirikumar no more

Former hooker of Petersons rugby club, KN Sirikumar, passed away and his funeral will be held today in accordance with the wishes of his family.

Bens-Pete football on Sunday

The fourth annual football encounter between St. Benedict’s College and St. Peter’s College will be worked off on Sunday, September 28 at Bambalapitiya commencing 3.45 pm according to the organisers.

Lanka Masters pick over-40s squad for World Cup

Lanka Masters Cricket Association (IMC) officially announced a 16-member squad for the IMC Over-40s (T20) World Cup, to be held in Karachi, Pakistan from November 21 to December 1.

Seylan governs the rest at inter-bank TT

Seylan Bank emerged champions in the Mixed Team category at the 75th Anniversary Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inter-Bank Governor’s Trophy table tennis championship at S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium, Mount Lavinia.

Sri Lankan baggage exposed

Sri Lanka walk into Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with no safety net left. Their Super Four clash against Pakistan is, in every sense, a must-win. Another slip, and their hold on the Asia Cup T20 crown will be gone.

Caddie to Champ, Thanga triumphs in Chennai

Sri Lanka’s Nadaraja Thangaraja, once a caddie at Waters Edge, has emerged as one of the most remarkable success stories in South Asian golf.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal Reach SAFF U-17 Semis

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup Under 17 Boys Football Tournament 2025 concluded yesterday at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo, confirming India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal as the four semi-finalists.

MAS stamp their class at Mercantile volleyball

MAS Holdings put on a stellar show to lay their hands on four championship titles in multiple categories at the recently concluded Mercantile Volleyball Tournament at the Sir Albert F Peiris Sports Complex, Wennappuwa.

IND defeat PAK by six wickets

India stamped their authority on Pakistan yet again in the Asia Cup 2025 by winning their Super 4 clash by six wickets in Dubai yesterday.

Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka face uphill battle after Bangladesh defeat

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign ran into serious trouble on Saturday night in Dubai when they slipped to a four-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in their opening Super Four clash.

Bangladesh Crushes Sri Lanka 4-0 – Sri Lanka Knocked Out of SAFF U-17 Championship

Bangladesh recorded an impressive 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their Group ‘A’ encounter of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup Under-17 Boys Championship 2025, played yesterday at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.

One crack for Sri Lanka, two cracks for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka will open its Super Four campaign of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in Dubai today with a quiet sense of belief as three wins from three in the first round have given Charith Asalanka’s men valuable momentum for a rematch

Rock of Gibraltar blocks Sri Lanka at Netball Youth World Cup

The Sri Lanka Under-21 youth netball team has been unable to participate in today’s opening match against England at the Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) due to visa issues.

Sri Lanka men and women begin Sevens quest

The Sri Lanka men’s rugby Sevens team will open their quest at the Asian championships today with a match against Japan while the women’s team will confront host China in their opening match.

Pakistan, India into SAFF U-17 semis

Pakistan and India qualified for the semi-finals of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup 2025 Under-17 Football Tournament, which continued yesterday at the Racecourse Grounds.

Sri Lanka junior football team leave for China

Under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports and the Sri Lankan Embassy in China, the Sri Lanka Under-16 football team is scheduled to participate in the Belt and Road 2025 Tianyu Liufang Cup International Football Tournament in

CCC and Bloomfield make it to the final

CCC and Bloomfield made it to the final of the Under 23 Emerging Club two day cricket tournament by recording first inning wins against Nugegoda S&WC and Negombo CC in the two semi-final encounters at the SSC and NCC

Under 19 Cricket Champs Joes record third win

Defending champions St Joseph’s College coasted to their third successive win of the Under 19 inter-school limited overs tournament with a convincing 86 runs win over D.S. Senanayake College at Darley Road yesterday.

Rajans beat Devans

Trinity lose to Mahinda

Mahinda College pulled off a shock three wicket D/L method win over Trinity College in their Under 19 inter school limited overs cricket encounter at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy.

Tokyo Cement concretes Foundation of rural cricketers

Unknown to many and well known to the humanitarian organisation called the Foundation of Goodness (FOG), Tokyo Cement Group is been working extensively with the FOG since 2017 to develop rural cricket across Sri Lanka,

106th Stubbs Shield Royal or St. Sylvester’s to reign supreme?

The stage is set for the 106th edition of the historic Stubbs Shield Inter-School Boxing Championship, scheduled from September 21 to 25 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo.

Maliban secures sponsorship of Sri Lanka -Australia U19 Series

Maliban Biscuits has secured the Team and Title sponsor of the Sri Lanka - Australia U19 women’s series scheduled to get underway today at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.