IGP appointed to National Sports Council

Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has been appointed as a member of the National Sports Council by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

India set to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup: Report

The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to take place on September 2 in Kandy. The tournament itself is set to commence on August 30, a day earlier than initially planned by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Hurdles world record-holder Amusan charged with anti-doping violation

Women’s hurdles world record-holder Tobi Amusan said Wednesday she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships.

SLA aims for five medals at Asian Games

Five medals can be expected in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games going by Sri Lanka’s performance at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship 2023 where decades old records were broken Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) General Secretary Saman Kumara Gunawardena told the Daily Mirror.

Paris Olympics organiser sees 'difficult' year ahead

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics Tony Estanguet admitted on Tuesday that the 12 months until the opening ceremony would be “difficult”.

Sri Lanka ’A’ bounce back with big win over Oman ’A’

Pasindu Sooriyabandara top scored for Sri Lanka ’A’ in their emphatic 217-run win over Oman ’A’ in the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia retain Warner for fourth Ashes Test

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad.

Sri Lanka made to toil before bowling out Pakistan for 461, Sri Lanka 14-0 at stumps

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel scored a marathon double century and made Sri Lanka’s bowlers toil on the third day of the first Test in Galle.

Galle Titans eye Overseas Tourneys

The Galle Titans, formerly known as Galle Gladiators, the T20 franchise cricket team featuring in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), is looking to participate in several other leagues overseas with the Galle Titans brand, its owner Nayana Wasalathilake revealed today.

England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win Ashes clash

James Anderson returns on his Old Trafford home ground to lead an ageing England attack in a must-win fourth Ashes Test.

IBA donates $50,000 to develop boxing in Sri Lanka

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has decided to donate US$ 50,000 as a first step to develop boxing in Sri Lanka.

Old Rajans beat Old Trinitians

St. Anthony’s College Katugastota moved into the Pre-Quarter finals of the Sri Lanka Schools Under 15 Division 2 cricket tournament when they beat Christ Church College by an innings and 77 runs at Katugastota recently.

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.