The 2024 annual cycle ride ’Ride for Ceylon’ - Peddle is scheduled to start in Kandy on February 28 and finish at the Manipay hospital on March 2. The funds raised from this ride will be used to develop the Paediatric Wing, the Hope Beyond Cancer Department, and equip the operating theatre at the hospital.
Dr Daminda Attanayake, who is currently working as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to the Sri Lanka Cricket team and also the medical representative to the International Cricket Council (ICC) from Sri Lanka has been appointed as an Event Chief Medical officer for the Asia Cup.
A top knock of 105 by Jordan Johnson and half tons by Joshua Dorne and Tarrique Edward paved the way for the visiting West Indies Under 19s to record a massive 195-run win against host Sri Lanka Under 19 in the second of the three match Youth ODI series played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium today.
Pakistan kicked off the Asia Cup 2023 tournament with a dominant 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday, August 30. Captain Babar Azam recorded his only second 150-plus knock and Iftikhar Ahmed shone with his maiden ODI century to help Pakistan score a total of 342 runs while batting first.
The nominations of five individuals, including Dacshitha Sumathipala (President, Anuradhapura Football League), who was vying for the President position in the Football Sri Lanka (FSL) 2023-2027 election, faced rejection by a three-member election committee today (29).
The National Olympic Committee (NOCSL) and the Sports Ministry guaranteed that a team will represent the country in Rugby Sevens at the Asian Games next month, as part of its 150-plus contingent to take part in the regional multi-sport event.
The 48th Milo Schools Swimming and Aquatic Championships concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium swimming pool yesterday saw defending champions in the boys and girls categories St. Joseph’s College Colombo win the Milo trophy for the 19th successive year and Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo retaining the title for yet another year while in the Mixed Schools segment saw Lyceum International School Wattala too retained the title.
Zahira College turned the tables over fancied D.S. Senanayake College in the quarter final encounter of Dialog Schools rugby tournament played at Havelock Park as they came out victorious with a thrilling 15 points to 13 win which ensured them a semi-final berth.
The second day’s proceedings of the 48th Milo Schools Swimming Diving Championships held at the Sugathadasa Stadium swimming pool saw defending champions in the three categories of Boys, Girls and Mixed Schools taking the lead.
Whilst claiming that he is under threat for trying to resolve issues pertaining to cricket in Sri Lanka, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today said a new constitution will be introduced for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) which will be given legal validity by Parliament.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes players will have little choice but to adapt to new Premier League rules even if the initial yellow card that led to team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu being sent off against Crystal Palace was ’’harsh’’.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Warning of a terror attack: Govt springs into action on multiple fronts
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now