Janani Dhananjana Just Misses Podium with Personal Best at Commonwealth Games
Janani Dhananjana finished fourth in the Women’s 100m T47 final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, setting a personal best time of 12.50 seconds and narrowly…
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Palitha Bandara Shines Again with Inspiring Commonwealth Games Podium Finish
Palitha Bandara secures another podium finish at the Commonwealth Games, inspiring a new generation of athletes in Sri Lanka with his dedication, resilience,…
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Sahibzada Farhan Rises to No. 2 in ICC T20I Batting Rankings
Sahibzada Farhan has climbed to No. 2 in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, overtaking Abhishek Sharma. The rise highlights…
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Palitha Bandara Wins Silver with Personal Best, Secures Sri Lanka’s First Medal at Glasgow 2026
Sri Lanka’s Palitha Bandara secured the nation’s first medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a Personal Best throw of 46.84m to win Silver in the…
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Cameron McEvoy Smashes Commonwealth Games Record in Men’s 50m Freestyle
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy set a new Commonwealth Games record in the Men’s 50m freestyle final, clocking an incredible 20.97 seconds. His explosive…
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Kumar Sangakkara: From Cricket Legend to Visionary Entrepreneur Building a Global Legacy
From cricketing greatness to entrepreneurial success, Kumar Sangakkara has built a remarkable legacy beyond the sport. With a legendary international career,…
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Mirabai Chanu Creates History with Another Commonwealth Games Gold
Mirabai Chanu delivered another outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category. The victory marks…
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Golden Debut: Iona Anderson Claims Commonwealth Glory in 100m Backstroke
Iona Anderson made a stunning international debut by winning gold in the Women’s 100m Backstroke at the Commonwealth Games. At just 20, the Australian swimmer…
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Trinity Reclaim 80th Bradby Shield in Style with Dominant 72–20 Aggregate Victor
Trinity College Kandy produced a historic performance to reclaim the Bradby Shield, defeating Royal College Colombo with a commanding 72–20 aggregate. Led by…
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Javelin Fiesta National Talent Hunt Begins in Central Province to Discover Sri Lanka’s Future Champions
Sri Lanka’s “Javelin Fiesta” National Talent Identification Programme will begin its first phase in the Central Province on July 31, aiming to discover and…
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Messi Crowned IFFHS Best Player of FIFA World Cup 2026 After Stellar Campaign
Lionel Messi has been named the IFFHS Best Player of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a remarkable campaign, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in 7 matches.…
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Rising Swimming Star M.F. Muhammad to Represent Sri Lanka at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Rising swimmer M.F. Muhammad will represent Sri Lanka at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after replacing Kyle Abeysinghe, who withdrew due to illness. Fresh from a…
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Sri Lanka Navy Athletes Win Five Bronze Medals at South Asian Karate Championship 2026
Sri Lanka Navy athletes secured five bronze medals at the 10th South Asian Karate Championship 2026 in Dhaka, with standout performances from ADNS Ariyarathna,…
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Zomba becomes first-ever Karma Fight League champion
Arunachal Pradesh's Sonam Zomba made history by becoming the inaugural Karma Fight League (KFL) World Strawweight Champion.
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Thousands Gather to Welcome Argentina Team Home After World Cup Final Defeat
Thousands of Argentine fans welcomed their national team home after their FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, celebrating the players’ efforts with…
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Spain Reclaim Top Spot in FIFA Rankings as Global Standings Shift After World Cup
Spain have climbed back to the top of the FIFA World Rankings following their World Cup victory, while Argentina slipped down the standings. Morocco and Mexico…
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Pakistan Women’s Team Arrives in Sri Lanka Ahead of ODI and T20I Series
The Pakistan Women’s National Team has arrived in Sri Lanka ahead of their upcoming ODI and T20I series, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive…
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Football Champions Night Unites Sri Lanka in Historic World Cup Celebration at Galle Face Green
Thousands gathered at Galle Face Green for Football Champions Night, transforming the space into a vibrant hub as Sri Lanka united to celebrate the FIFA World…
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Millions Celebrate as Spain Welcomes Home Historic World Cup Champions
Around two million fans flooded the streets of Madrid to celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory, welcoming the champions home with a massive parade filled with…
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Davis Cup 2026 Preparations Begin as Official Press Conference Held in Colombo
The official Davis Cup press conference was held at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, marking the start of final preparations for the tournament. With Cinnamon…
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Visakha Vidyalaya Dominates to Secure Double Title at Schools Taekwondo Championship 2026
Visakha Vidyalaya emerged as double champions at the Sri Lanka Schools Taekwondo Championship 2026, securing top honours in both the Under-17 and Under-20…
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Sri Lanka’s M.F. Mohammed Clinches Silver at Asian Age Group Swimming Championship
Sri Lanka’s M.F. Mohammed secured the country’s first medal at the Asian Age Group Swimming Championship in Bangkok, winning silver in the boys’ 100m butterfly…
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Stage Set, Stars Ready: Lanka Premier League Gears Up for Action
The Lanka Premier League kicks off tomorrow at SSC Stadium with a colorful opening featuring a drone show. Over 500 police officers will ensure security as…