Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.

Paralympian Priyantha bags Javelin bronze at world meet

Sri Lanka Paralympian Dinesh Priyantha won a bronze medal in the F46 Javelin Throw at the World Para Athletic Championship in Paris, France today.

Shakeel, Salman fightback after Dhananjaya scores tenth ton

Dhananjaya de Silva shone on day two completing a tenth Test ton before Pakistan recovered from an early setback, having lost their top five batsmen with 105 on the board, on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Afghanistan coach and player found guilty of ICC Code of Conduct breach

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott and player Azmatullah Omarzai were fined for two separate incidents during the second T20I against Bangladesh.

Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 - Player Milestones

Dinesh Chandimal was given a special cap by Sri Lanka Cricket to mark the playing of his 75th test match. The cap was handed over to Chandimal by Angelo Mathews before the commencement of the second day of play of the ongoing test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With the ongoing 2nd test match, Chandimal is also playing his 300th international match across all formats.

Alcaraz beats Djokovic for first Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.

Mathews, de Silva rescue Sri Lanka, Afridi bags 100

Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva came to the rescue of Sri Lanka after Pakistan left-arm pacie Shaheen Afridi ripped through the host side’s top order batting with three scalps in the morning session of play to have them struggling on 53 for 3, which helped them to end day one of the first World Test Championship match on 242/6 played at the Galle International Stadium today.

Sri Lanka finishes fourth at Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka finished in the fourth place on the medal table of Asian Athletics Championships with three Gold medals, two Silver medals, and three Bronze medals.

Sri Lanka wins silver in 4x400m women’s relay

The Women’s 4x400m Silver medal was won by Tharushi, Nadeesha Ramanayake, Sayuri Lakshima, and Nishendra Fernando.

Tharushi breaks 25-year-old Asian record to win gold

Breaking a 25-year-old Asian Athletic Championship record, Sri Lanka’s star athlete Tharushi Karunarathna won the gold medal in the 800m women’s event on the last day of the 25th Asian Athletic Championship 2023 today.

Two former Pakistan captains among tv commentators for Sri Lanka Tests

Two former Pakistani captains, Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail, will be in the television commentary box for the upcoming two-Test bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Asia Rugby rejects SLR President Illyas’ appeal, suspension upheld

Asia Rugby today announced that it has upheld its suspension of Sri Lanka Rugby President Rizly Illyas, after his appeal was dismissed by an AR Appeal Panel.

CoA issues interim order preventing interfering with SLR administration and affairs

The Court of Appeal issued an Interim Order preventing Sports Authorities from interfering with the administration and affairs of Sri Lanka Rugby.

ICC announces equal prize money for men’s and women’s events

Men’s and women’s teams competing in International Cricket Council (ICC) events will receive equal prize money, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.

Ramanayake wins gold after 23 years in 400m at the Asian Athletic Championship

Sri Lanka’s elite athlete and Nadeesha Ramanayake of Army won the 400m women’s gold medal at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Samitha Dulan wins bronze at World Para Athletics C’ships

Samitha Dulan won bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships taking place in Paris, France. Dulan threw for a distance of 64.06 metres, a season’s best.

Harin, Sanath meet Danushka in Sydney

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who are currently in Australia for a tourism promotion event, met Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunatilleke in Sydney.

Pakistan’s Afridi eyes 100th wicket on Test comeback against Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi will have one eye on taking his 100th Test wicket when the two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins in Galle on Sunday.

Dimuth a doubt for first Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka’s 35-year-old Test captain and opening batter Dimuth Karunaratne is doubtful for the first Test match against Pakistan, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources said.

Theekshana, Nissanka rise in ICC ODI player rankings

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana and Pathum Nissanka made big gains in the ICC’s ODI player rankings, after making significant contributions to their team’s unbeaten run at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier which concluded on Sunday.

New Director General of Sports appointed

Dr. Shemal Fernando has been appointed as the new Director General of Sports, the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs announced.

Wellalage to lead Sri Lanka for Asia Emerging Cup

Dunith Wellalage has been selected to lead the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team for the forthcoming inaugural ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup limited over tournament which is scheduled to get underway from July 13.

Athapaththu, Samarawickrama record partnership guides SL Women to win over NZ Women

An unbeaten 80 from captain Chamari Athapaththu and 49 not out from Harshitha Samarawickrama set Sri Lanka Women up for a dominant 10-wicket win over New Zealand Women in the third and final T20I played in Colombo.

Sudath Sampath head of new Rugby selection Committee

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports has appointed a new National Rugby Selections Committee, headed by former rugby player Sudath Sampath. The other members of the committee are Duminda de Silva, Alex Nishantha Chanaka, Rajiv Ganapathy, and C.P. Abeygoonawardena.

Six Sri Lankan athletes to feature in the Asian Athetics C’ship tomorrow

Six Sri Lankan athletes are scheduled to participate in the finals and preliminary rounds of the 25th Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2023 tomorrow.

Oshada cracks ton, Pakistan make bold reply

Pakistan made a bold reply reply of 160 for 3 in reply to SLC President’s XI score of 196 at the end of the first day’s play in the two day warm up match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium.

Etzebeth returns to captain reshuffled Springboks against All Blacks

Experienced lock Eben Etzebeth will return from a shoulder injury to captain a much-changed South Africa against hosts New Zealand in Saturday’s crunch Rugby Championship tie.

Barcelona tear down Nou Camp with cranes in shocking footage of the stadium’s demolition

Footage has emerged of the Nou Camp being torn down to rubble as Barcelona push ahead with plans to redevelop the iconic stadium.

Djokovic into 14th Wimbledon quarter-final

Novak Djokovic breached the previously impregnable defences of Hubert Hurkacz to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 14th time on Monday.

KRU to tighten security for home rugby matches following assault on coach Nilfer

St. Joseph’s College Head Coach Nilfer Ibrahim, who was assaulted by a spectator after their game against Kingswood College and was admitted to the General Hospital in Peradeniya was discharged late in the evening today.