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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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

Ananda College has announced the appointment of Anuranga Walpola as head coach of their senior rugby team for the 2026 season.

Ladies College won the annual rowing encounter against arch rivals Musaeus College for the 13th time on the waters of the Colombo Rowing Club last Saturday thereby also winning the Marie Musaeus Higgins Trophy.

Cricket followers could not believe their eyes and ears as Australia chased down a monumental 331 to beat home team favourites India in their Women’s Cricket Workd Cup match at Visakhapatnam on Sunday night.

They might be underdogs, but they possess two of the world’s best.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2027 Qualifying Round (Group D) second-leg match between Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan is scheduled to take place today (October 14) at 6.15 pm at the Arkadag Stadium in Turkmenistan.

Gateway College has once again set a new benchmark in school sports infrastructure in Sri Lanka with the unveiling of state-of-the-art basketball courts built to Olympic-grade specifications in Colombo and Kandy, the school said in a media release.

Sri Lanka’s rising badminton player Dumindu Abeywickrama is on a golden mission again — this time at the XIV Santo Domingo Open 2025 in the Dominican Republic.

CCC School of Cricket celebrated its 27th anniversary, with their annual inter-house cricket tournament, held at the DS Senanayake College ground, Colombo 7 recently.

Maris Stella College, Negombo, and Lyceum International School, Wattala, moved to the top of the boys’ and girls’ overall points tables, respectively, at the end of the third day (October 12) of the 39th All Island Schools Games Athletic Champion

The second round of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 is set to take place at the Race Course grounds in Colombo on October 18-19, with both the Men’s and Women’s divisions featuring strong line-ups. The event promises top-class action a

Isipathana College’s Under-14 boys’ team, captained by Abdul Malik, emerged runners-up in the U-14 Inter-Schools Boys/Girls Hockey Servo Challenge Trophy boys’ category, showcasing their talents with splendid performances throughout the tournam

Sri Lanka concluded the 12th World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi with two bronze medals, thanks to impressive performances by Pradeep Somasiri and Nuwan Indika Gamage.

Sri Lankan professional golfer Nadaraja Thangaraja produced a masterful display of consistency and composure to clinch the Bengaluru Open 2025 held at the Karnataka Golf Association course recently.

World governing body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football.

Coco Gauff became the first player to win her first nine hard court finals as she beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win the Wuhan Open.

Nadine de Klerk hit a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produced a stunning comeback to beat co-hosts India by three wickets at the Women’s World Cup.

Sri Lanka will face a daunting task to beat England in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today as the tournament was thrown open on Thursday when South Africa caused a shock result