[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lanka Sportreizen (LSR) is making arrangements to organize and conduct an Open / National Surfing event with the blessings of the Sports Ministry and the Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka (SFSL) on September 26 and 27 at Arugam Bay. This event will coincide with the World Tourism Day which falls on September 27. More than […]
NSSF conducts AGM; aims to hold local events soon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Shooting Sport Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2020 at the Mega Pharma Auditorium in Kohuwala on August 28. The objective of the AGM, held with the participation of the affiliates of NSSF, was to table the annual report and the account reports audited by the Auditor […]
“SLC Seeks Commander’s Assistance for Conduct of Bangladesh & International Cricket Tournaments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A high-level team of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), headed by Mr Shammi Silva, President SLC this afternoon (15) called on Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army at the Army HQ and sought assistance for smooth conduct of […]
Eagle Logistics bagged their maiden MCA “E” League
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eagle Logistics bagged their maiden Mercantile Cricket title, when they lifted the glittering “DPGC” Challenge Trophy, as they cruised to a comfortable 48 runs win over Allianz Insurance, in the 18th David Pieris Group of Companies sponsored – MCA “E” division 25 Over League Tournament 2020 Final , concluded at the MCA Grounds, on Saturday, […]
IPL gets a new Title Sponsor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) has got a new title sponsor. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights for IPL 2020 to fantasy cricket league platform Dream11. Already a partner of the BCCI, Dream11 outbid favourites Tata Sons, a behemoth with varied business interests and a supporter of Olympic […]
New Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa Assumed Duties
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Sri Lanka National Men’s Players Return to Training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Men’s players will return to training on the 01st June 2020, strictly adhering to the health regulations imposed by the Government in view of the Covid – 19 pandemic. Accordingly, the selected squad of 13 members will undergo a 12 day ‘Residential Training Camp’ at the CCC, Colombo, whilst they will stay as […]
NSSF optimistic of reviving 2020 calendar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Shooting Sport Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) had a list of 21 meets on its events calendar for 2020, but with the outbreak of coronavirus in March, they too had to hold back operation as other sports bodies of the country. Among the lineup of events NSSF was committed to hold 10 local […]
Clarification for Homagama International Cricket Stadium from Sri Lanka Cricket
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We wish to issue this clarification pertaining to several media reports published regarding the proposed International Cricket Stadium in Homagama, which may have created misconceptions in the minds of the readers, which are detrimental to the image of both the Government and the SLC. As such, we earnestly request you to publish the following in […]
Professionals Sport Journalists Association of Sri Lanka Donates PPE Kits and Masks for Journalists
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Quint Ondaatje Foundation together with Professional Sport Journalist Association of Sri Lanka (PSJASL) donates personal protective Equipment’s (PPE) to the frontline Media Personals Colombo Districts News Correspondents and Photographers. Since outbreaks most of the Journalists were covering the Covid related news coverage’s without proper equipment and knowledge about the risk of the pandemic. Better […]
HNB Finance took sweet revenge over Sri Lanka Telecom
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HNB Finance took sweet revenge over Sri Lanka Telecom with a comprehensive 91 runs win in the Final, as they took charge of the brand new “NDB” Challenge Trophy, in the 01st National Development Bank PLC. Sponsored, MCA “C” division 50 Over (white ball) league Tournament 2020, concluded on Saturday 07th March at the MCA […]
Sri Lanka T20I squad announced – No Bhanuka Rajapaksa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Dullas Alahapperuma approved the following 15 member National Squad to take part in the upcoming T20I Series vs West Indies. 1.) Lasith Malinga – Captain 2.) Avishka Fernando 3.) Kusal Janith Perera 4.) Shehan Jayasuriya 5.) Niroshan Dickwella 6.) Kusal Mendis 7.) Angelo Mathews 8.) Dhananjaya De […]