Weightlifting and wushu to resume national pool training on June 1

Only two national sports associations have responded positively to a circular issued by the Ministry of Sports to resume training activities for the national pool by June 1, according to sources.

A rugby legend’s love with Sri Lanka

The death of rugby legend and coach George Dreaden Simpkin a few days ago left little Sri Lanka mourning the loss of this man who was so dear to us.

Weak and bias selectors reason for decline of football: Kasun Jayasuriya

The standard of football in Sri Lanka is on the decline not because players lack skill but because the selection committee members are weak and biased, according to veteran football star Kasun Jayasuriya.

George Simpkin will be missed badly

Former Fiji, China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka Youth and Germany Head Coach, George Simpkin passed away in New Zealand two days ago.

Coaching ‘mafia’ producing ‘broiler’ athletes, warn Sunil and Badra

Coaches who have not even won a medal at national level or followed any international coaching courses have created a coaching mafia which, if unchecked by the national sports associations and the Sports Ministry, would produce a dark era for the future of sports in the country, warned veteran coaching couple Sunil Gunawardena and K.G. Badra Gunawardena.

Army ‘bullet’ Himasha Eshan predicts new dawn for SL athletics

The islandwide curfew caused by the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative effect on the skill level of national athletes, according to the fastest man in Sri Lanka Himasha Eshan.

Sri Lanka’s junior stars have missed out on ten gold medals - AASL President

Sri Lanka’s national level junior athletes have been deprived of winning at least 10 gold medals since the two international competitions they were scheduled to take part in were postponed indefinitely, according to the President of the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Palitha Fernando.

Coronavirus spikes national team’s preparations for Asian tournaments

The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) is making plans to resume administration of the sport once the curfew as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is lifted.

No place in the sun for ‘golden girl’ Ramani Mangalika

Ramani Mangalika is one of the finest athletes Sri Lanka has ever produced but her dazzling achievements seem like a mere postscript in a distant past for many.

The first All Ceylonese rugby match and ’’The Ceylon Sportsman’’ publication

There were about five clubs regularly playing the game; there were inter-district matches, and also inter-club matches. The showpiece of the season was the Colombo-Up Country match for the Capper Cup played during the August Week celebrations. By then the first rugby club in the country, The Colombo Football Club, had already combined with the Colombo Hockey Club to form the Colombo Hockey and Football Club (CH & FC).

Ripple effect of pandemic to hit Asian Games, SAG and SEA Games

Major multi-discipline events in Asia such as South Asian Games (SAG), South East Asian Games (SEA) and the 2022 Asian Games are unlikely to be held in the near future as scheduled because of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka Suresh Subramanium.

FFSL gearing to continue operations using technology - Jaswar Umar

General Secretary of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Jaswar Umar yesterday said that they are gearing up to continue with the post Covid-19 operations using technologies.

Thilaka Jinadasa set to quit as National Netball Coach

She will officially convey her decision to the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) once the prevailing situation in the country eases, Jinadasa disclosed on Wednesday.

When NCC beat CH & FC in 1920

This account is of the rugby match between the first rugby club in Ceylon, the CH & FC, and the Nondescripts Cricket Club (better known for its cricketing history) in 1920 and its historical significance.

Sri Lankan structure more suited for Sevens Rugby - Marija

Former Kingswood College and Kandy Sports Club player Fazil Marija said that Sri Lanka’s rugby structure is more suited for the Sevens game.

Omalka suspended for 8 weeks

CR & FC captain Omalka Gunaratne has been suspended for eight matches following his conduct during the controversial Dialog Rugby League game against Police Sports Club which saw the Red Shirts walking off the field after 65 minutes in protest against decisions made by referee Praneeth Weranga.

A day that united the nation 24 years ago

A ball guided to the third man boundary, a captain’s arms raised, a World Cup trophy lifted high.

Experienced Royal face uphill task

S. Thomas’ was on top against traditional rivals Royal when play ended on day in the 141st Battle of the Blues big match played at the SSC ground. The Thomians after making a formidable score of 369 runs had their rivals struggling on 127 for 4.

Ibrahim confident of Kingswood backline

Head coach Nilfer Ibrahim is fully confident that Kingswood College backline would take their team to greater heights during the Inter-School League Rugby Tournament which was kicked off recently.

Trinity outclass Antonians

Trinity College continued their unbeaten run in the Dialog League Under-19 schools’ rugby tournament when they outclassed St. Anthony’s College Katugastota 26 points (4 tries, 3 conversions) to 05 points (1 try) at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium on Friday.

Joes left with mountain to climb

St. Joseph’s College having lost the two opening games of the season has been left with a mountain to climb in Group A.

England end Sri Lanka cricket tour over virus

England’s cricket team abruptly pulled out of a tour of Sri Lanka on Friday over the mounting coronavirus pandemic.

Isipathana chase ‘triple titles’

Isipathana College having got themselves off to a fine start against Science College, Mount Lavinia are eager to land triple titles this season.

S. Thomas’ regain Lady Jayatileke Shield

S. Thomas’ College regained the Lady Jayatileke Shield when they edged-out St. Joseph’s College 24-22 in a thrilling Dialog Inter-Schools Under-19 Rugby Tournament fixture worked off at Longden Place on Wednesday (11).

Would Thomian grit stand in the way of a Royal win?

The 141st edition of the second oldest schools cricket encounter in the world, the Battle of the Blues, between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia will get underway at the SSC ground in Colombo tomorrow.

Wesley to rally around Ogbebor

Wesley College will rally around their super star captain Samuel Ogbebor who has already made a name for himself following his performance in the last few years.

Kandy SC rally to beat Police SC 40-24

Kandy Sports Club produced a superb second half rally to beat Police Sports Club 40-24 in their Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament second-round final fixture worked off at the Nittawela Stadium in Kandy yesterday (08).

Nalanda dominate drawn Battle of the Maroons

Nalanda College dominated proceedings in their 91st Battle of the Maroons Inter-School Big Match against the traditional rivals Ananda College which ended in a draw at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place yesterday (08).

Dominant Australia crush India to win fifth T20 World Cup

A rampant Australia emphatically swept to their fifth women’s Twenty20 World Cup title yesterday, crushing India by 85 runs in front of more than 86,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

King, Russell power Windies to win

Brandon King set the tone early in the chase before Andre Russell’s merciless assault on the home side’s bowlers took the West Indies to a seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium today (06).