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Parliament questions lethargy of Sri Lanka Rugby and Sports Minister as team is held back from Korean contest

13 Jun 2026

Zimbabwe to feature in Pakistan tri-series after Afghanistan pull out

19 Oct 2025

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Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens 2025 – Day 1 Action Photos

19 Oct 2025

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Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes

18 Oct 2025

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Three Afghan cricketers killed in attack: cricket board

18 Oct 2025

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Sri Lankan sisters from Australia grace Asian Colombo Sevens

18 Oct 2025

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Sri Lankan sisters from Australia grace Asian Colombo Sevens

18 Oct 2025

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The stage is set for the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens which kicks off today at the Race Course ground in Colombo taking in both the men’s and women’s segments with two sisters from Australia likely to grab the attention of local fans like bolts from the blues.

Plans Underway to Bring Back Rugby Crowds

18 Oct 2025

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Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set to embark on a major transformation in its domestic league structure with plans to introduce a Grand Final to conclude the season, aligning with global rugby trends.

South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit World Cup encounter

18 Oct 2025

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South Africa’s juggernaut rolled on in the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred contest in Colombo on Friday.

Ignored boxer Mihiran raises the bar at Clifford Cup

17 Oct 2025

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Umayanga Mihiran was in sublime form during the 95th Clifford Cup quarter-finals of the Bantamweight (under 55kgs) as he outgunned Army veteran Piyal Dharmasena at Royal MAS Arena. A two-time national champion, 22-year old Mihiran representing Police, produced a masterclass in controlled aggression and technical brilliance to force a stoppage in the third round.

Another deluge for under-siege Sri Lanka?

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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’

17 Oct 2025

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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

17 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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

16 Oct 2025

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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.

39th All Island Schools Games Athletic Championship 2025 Maris Stella Negombo, Lyceum Wattala lead points table 15 new records established

13 Oct 2025

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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 Championship 2025.

Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series Colombo-leg pools announced

13 Oct 2025

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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 as Asia’s finest Sevens outfits battle for supremacy ahead of the season finale.

U-14 Inter-Schools Boys/Girls Hockey Servo Challenge Trophy Isipathana U-14 outfit emerge runners-up

13 Oct 2025

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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 tournament.

12th World Para Athletics Championships Dialog-backed Sri Lanka Para Athletes shine with two bronze medals

13 Oct 2025

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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.

Thangaraja stamps his class at Bangalore Open Golf 2025

13 Oct 2025

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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.

FIFA appoints FFSL Chief Jaswar Umar to Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee

13 Oct 2025

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

Gauff beats Pegula to win Wuhan Open title

13 Oct 2025

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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.

Healy’s heroics power Australia to record-breaking chase against India

13 Oct 2025

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Defending champions Australia chased down a mammoth 331 to beat India by three wickets with an over to spare in a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

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