Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 Begins in Trincomalee
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2026 officially opened at Dutch Bay, Trincomalee, with teams from six countries set to compete from tomorrow in a showcase…
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Hayley Matthews Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month for Fifth Time
West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the fifth time in her career. The latest recognition adds to her…
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Kate Douglass Sets New Women’s 50m Freestyle World Record
American swimming star Kate Douglass has set a new women’s 50m freestyle world record with a stunning 23.19-second swim at the Pan Pacific Championships.
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Shewon Fonseka Rises to World No. 3 in Indoor Cricket
Sri Lankan all-rounder Shewon Fonseka has climbed to No. 3 in the world in indoor cricket following his impressive performances at the 2025 Indoor Cricket…
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Sri Lanka U18 Basketball Team Takes Aim at Asian Stage in Ahmedabad
Sri Lanka’s U18 Men’s Basketball Team is representing the country at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, India, as the Young Lions take on Asia’s emerging…
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Taavi Samaraweera Makes History as Sri Lanka’s First World No. 1 Table Tennis Player
Young Sri Lankan table tennis star Taavi Samaraweera has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan player, across any age group or gender, to reach World…
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Taavi Samaraweera: Sri Lanka’s Young Table Tennis Star Making History
Taavi Samaraweera is a young Sri Lankan table tennis prodigy who made history as the first Sri Lankan player to become an ITTF World No. 1. Ranked No. 1 in the…
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Sara Curtis Breaks 50m Backstroke World Record at European Championships
Italian teenager Sara Curtis has shattered the women’s 50m backstroke world record at the European Championships in Paris, producing a stunning swim during an…
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Indian Cricketers Take in the Beauty of Galle Ahead of Test Series
Indian cricketers have been taking in the scenic beauty of Galle ahead of their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, enjoying the city’s iconic coastline…
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Sri Lanka Squad Named For First Test Against India
Sri Lanka has announced a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with Niroshan Dickwella returning to the Test side after a three-year absence.…
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Matthew Abeysinghe: The Swimmer Who Took Sri Lanka to New Heights
Matthew Abeysinghe has established himself as one of Sri Lanka’s greatest swimmers, winning 14 gold medals at the South Asian Games and representing the…
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Sri Lanka Secure Direct Qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup
Sri Lanka have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, joining nine other teams that have already booked their places. The…
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HISTORY MADE! Galle Gallants Crowned LPL Champions for the First Time
The Galle Gallants have made history by winning their first-ever Lanka Premier League title, ending years of pursuit with a शानदार championship triumph.…
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Sri Lanka Cricket Stars Shine at Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025
The Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025 celebrated the achievements of Sri Lanka’s cricket stars with a glamorous awards ceremony honouring outstanding…
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Rohit Sharma: From Humble Beginnings to Record-Breaking Greatness
Rohit Sharma’s rise from humble beginnings to cricketing greatness is defined by record-breaking ODI double centuries, transformative leadership, and major…
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Thai Footballer Killed In Lighting Strike During Match
A 24-year-old Thai footballer was killed and 12 others injured, including a Malaysian player, after lightning struck during a regional Golok FA Cup semi-final…
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Air Force Promotes Rumesh Tharanga After Historic Gold Triumph
Sri Lanka Air Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga to Sergeant following his historic Commonwealth Games javelin gold, with special awards also presented to his…
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Colombo Marathon 2026 Launched to Position Sri Lanka as a Global Sporting Destination
Sri Lanka has launched the Colombo Marathon 2026, a landmark international event set for 13 September under the theme “Steps for Peace and Humanity.” Aimed at…
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Sri Lanka Women Clinch Series with Commanding 2–1 Victory
Sri Lanka Women secured a 2–1 series victory over Pakistan Women with a strong all-round performance, highlighting their growing strength and consistency on…
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India Arrive in Sri Lanka for Two-Match Test Series Showdown
India’s Test squad has arrived in Sri Lanka ahead of a two-match Test series, with preparations set to begin through a warm-up game before the opening Test in…
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Imesha Dulani Creates History as Second Sri Lankan Woman to Score T20I Century
Imesha Dulani has made history by becoming the second player from the Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Team to score a century in a Women’s T20 International, marking…
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Australia Surpass 50 Gold Medals at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Australia has surpassed the 50-gold medal milestone at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 7, showcasing its dominance across multiple sporting disciplines and…