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Historic Sri Lanka–India Open Water Swim Set to Redefine Endurance and Unity

SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW In a remarkable display of human endurance and cross-border unity, Manipal Hospitals is set to present a groundbreaking sporting milestone—the first-ever open water swim by a couple from Sri Lanka to India. Driven by its philosophy of care beyond boundaries, Manipal Hospitals continues to extend its impact beyond healthcare, championing powerful human […]

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JASWAR UMAR CRUSHES OPPOSITION: ALL OBJECTIONS DUMPED AS OLYMPIC BID GAINS UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM

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

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Golden Homecoming: Sri Lankan Shuttler Nadeesha Gayanthi Triumphs at All England Seniors

Sri Lankan badminton star Nadeesha Gayanthi received a hero’s welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning after a dominant performance at the 108th All England Senior Badminton Championship. Gayanthi returned home today, April 15, via Emirates flight EK-650, carrying both a gold and a silver medal from the prestigious international tournament held in London.

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“England’s Injury List Grows, Bashir and Potts Get the SOS Call for Sydney Test”

Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts included in England squad for fifth Test vs Australia With Gus Atkinson joining Jofra Archer and Mark Wood on sidelines for England due to injury, spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts brought in; England 3-1 down ahead of final Test in Sydney from January 4; Australia retained Ashes following wins

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Sri Lanka–Pakistan T20I Series Revenue to Support ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that all revenue generated from the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Pakistan will be donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. The decision was taken by the Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee as part of its commitment to support the Government’s recovery and reconstruction programme, following the widespread damage

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Tennis Icon Federer to Star in 2026 Australian Open’s Historic Launch Event

Tennis legend Roger Federer will make a momentous comeback to Melbourne Park as the main attraction for the 2026 Australian Open’s official launch event. Tournament officials have revealed that the former Swiss champion will be the star of a “Battle of the World No.1s” exhibition match taking place the night before competition starts on January

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Air Force Maintain Unbeaten Run as Kandy, CH, and Army Secure Crucial Wins

The Maliban Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/26 resumed over the weekend following a two-week break, delivering several compelling fixtures, highlighted by Air Force Sports Club continuing their winning streak and the Sri Lanka Army Rugby team securing their first victory of the season. Air Force Soar Past Sailors In a week 5 fixture on December 13th,

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$80 Million and ‘The GOAT’: John Cena Leaves WWE with New Ambassador Deal

The era of “The Champ” in the ring officially closed on December 13, 2025, when John Cena wrestled his final match at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. Held in Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena, Cena’s long-awaited swan song headlined the final WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2025. The superstar, who had announced in July

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Old Trafford: Amorim Defends Manchester United Performance Against Critics

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has responded to heavy criticism, particularly from former club legends, by conceding that the team is “underachieving”. Amorim admitted that results “have not been good enough” and accepted that he himself is “not doing good enough” as manager. He noted that both he and the club “should have more points,

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BCCI Defies ICC Plea, India U-19 Team Maintains ‘No-Handshake’ Policy Against Pakistan

Dubai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) opted to ignore a request from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to keep politics out of junior-level cricket, as the India U-19 team continued its “no-handshake policy” during their Group A match against Pakistan at the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The highly

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