International

History Maker: Record-Breaking Messi Smashes Hat-Trick to Equal World Cup Goal Record

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KANSAS CITY — Lionel Messi kicked off Argentina’s World Cup defence in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, marking a record-breaking sixth tournament appearance with his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick. The masterclass spearheaded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria and vaulted the 38-year-old forward into the history books as the joint-highest scorer in World Cup history. […]

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Team Canada Clinches Bronze at Pan American Championships as Lakshman Nava Celebrates Coaching Milestone

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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

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Sri Lanka Enters Franchise Pickleball Era with Launch of Ceylon Pickle League

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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Sri Lanka has taken a major step into the rapidly growing world of pickleball with the official launch of the inaugural Ceylon Pickle League (CPL), the country’s first-ever franchise-based pickleball competition. The groundbreaking league was officially unveiled during a press conference held at Havelock City Mall on May 27, marking a

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Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef de Mission for India at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal as the Chef de Mission for India’s contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled from July 23 to August 2. The appointment comes as part of the leadership structure finalised by IOA sources for the multi-discipline event.

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

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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

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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

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

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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”

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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

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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

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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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