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Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men’s tournament. MORE..
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka are set to feature in a triangular one-day series with England in Pakistan as part of their preparation for next year’s ICC 50-over World Cup. MORE..
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka
Former New Zealand national rugby union team captain Kieran Read has arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: Report
Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: Report
The Asian Games could be moved to odd-numbered years starting in 2031 so the event takes place in the 12 months leading into the Olympics, reports say, reshaping the sporting calendar. MORE..
New Zealanders edge past Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in Colombo
New Zealanders edge past Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in Colombo
The New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team defeated Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in the opening game of the two-match series at the Racecourse International Rugby Stadium in Colombo this evening (25). MORE..
IPL: Lungi Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury
IPL: Lungi Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury
Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi was rushed to hospital after sustaining a head injury during an Indian Premier League game on Saturday, but the South African is stable and will soon be discharged, organisers said. MORE..
St. Joseph’s beat St. Peter’s by 4 wickets in the annual limited over encounter
St. Joseph’s beat St. Peter’s by 4 wickets in the annual limited over encounter
St. Joseph’s College Colombo defeated traditional rivals St. Peter’s College by four wickets in their 52nd annual limited over cricket encounter played at the Singhalese Sports Club Grounds today. MORE..
Sri Lanka Olympic Committee heads to polls with five Presidential hopefuls
Sri Lanka Olympic Committee heads to polls with five Presidential hopefuls
The election to appoint officials to the National Olympic Committee for the next four-year term is scheduled to be held today at 4:00 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Olympic House. MORE..
Portugal’s Fernandes hopes to win World Cup to crown Ronaldo’s career
Portugal’s Fernandes hopes to win World Cup to crown Ronaldo’s career
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes expressed hope that he and his teammates can help crown Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career by winning the 2026 World Cup. MORE..