BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Image Courtesy: Internet Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has etched his name into the history books by climbing to World No. 3 in the latest World Athletics men’s javelin rankings with 1,324 ranking points, becoming the highest-ranked Sri Lankan male athlete ever. The remarkable achievement also sees Tharanga rise […]
BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has temporarily suspended the registrations of three national sports associations and appointed the Secretary to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as the Competent Authority to oversee their administration. The decision was formalized through Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2489/48, issued
BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Image Courtesy: Media Unit, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Sri Lanka’s youth athletics team received a warm and emotional welcome upon their return to the island after delivering one of the nation’s finest performances at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championship in Hong Kong. The talented young contingent arrived at
BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Image Courtesy: Internet Team Canada concluded its campaign at the 2026 Pan American Championships on a high note by securing the Team Bronze Medal, marking a memorable finish to the season and a significant achievement for the coaching staff and athletes alike. For coach Lakshman Nava, the event carried special meaning
BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Image Courtesy: Facebook Sri Lankan athletics reached a historic new milestone on Thursday night (4) when Ramesh Tharanga produced a sensational throw of 92.62 metres to win the Rome leg of the prestigious Diamond League and etch his name into the sport’s record books. The remarkable performance not only secured victory
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BY KARUPPIAH RAMAKRISHNAN In a significant boost for women’s sports in the country, the organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) officially donated a sum of LKR 650,000 to the Sri Lanka Netball Federation (SLNF). The financial contribution is aimed at accelerating the development and training infrastructure of netball across the island. The official cheque
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Sri Lanka Cricket has awarded a Rs. 10 million grant to rising javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage The initiative, led by SLC President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, comes following a request from Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage. The grant was officially presented at SLC headquarters as part of efforts
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In a massive blow to his detractors, Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, has cleared the final hurdle in his race for the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Presidency. The Independent Election Committee has officially rejected all objections filed against his candidacy, effectively tossing the opposition’s claims into the
A high-stakes power struggle has gripped the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), as four heavyweights prepare to battle for the presidency. The race officially crystallized yesterday afternoon following the closure of nominations, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in the country’s sporting leadership. The incumbent leadership faces a significant internal fracture: three
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Sri Lanka celebrated a proud moment at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, as two young athletes — Shanuka Costa and Chathura Dulanjana — clinched bronze medals in athletics, marking a significant achievement for the island nation. Shanuka Costa impressed in the Boys’ 400m Final, clocking 47.72 seconds, his personal best (PB) performance,
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