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LPL 2026 opening ceremony to feature music concert, 500-drone and light show at SSC Colombo

The Lanka Premier League 2026 is set to begin in spectacular fashion on 17 July at SSC Colombo, with a grand opening ceremony designed to bring together cricket, entertainment, technology and national pride in one high-energy stadium experience. The opening night will mark the start of the sixth edition of Sri Lanka’s domestic T20 tournament […]

Nutrition Allowances Provided by Sports Strength Fund for 1,500 School Athletes!

The distribution of a monthly nutrition allowance of LKR 10,000 for 1,500 school athletes under the “Kreeda Shakthi” fund, aimed at encouraging young sportsmen and sportswomen, took place today (08th) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Presided over by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage, the allowance was […]

” Good Preparation gives us confidence going into the Women’s T20 World Cup ” Chamari

No matter what stage your career you are at, a World Cup is hugely exciting and I am extremely happy to get the opportunity to lead my country in yet another ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The women’s game is on an massive growth curve and this will help make this latest edition even more […]

Sri Lankan Youth Athletes Return Home After Securing 8th Place in Asia with 8 Medals at the Asian U20 Athletics Championship!

The Sri Lankan Youth Athletics team, who brought immense pride to the motherland by winning a total of 08 medals—including 02 Gold, 02 Silver, and 04 Bronze medals—and securing the 08th position in the overall medal tally ahead of many powerful Asian nations at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championship held in Hong Kong, arrived […]

LKR 61.38 Million Awarded as Cash Prizes to Athletes Who Excelled in the International Sporting Arena During 2024/25!

Cash prizes totaling LKR 61.38 million were awarded today (02nd) to 37 outstanding athletes and their coaches who brought glory to the motherland in the international sporting arena during the years 2024 and 2025. The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, with the […]

Newly Selected Tier 3 Sri Lanka Rugby National Pool Included in “Mission Olympic” Program Monthly Allowance of LKR 135,000 for Players

The token handover of allowances and the formal inclusion of newly selected players into the Sri Lanka Rugby ‘Tier 3’ National Pool under the “Mission Olympic” program took place today (26th) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The initiative was launched to recognize and reward talented young players who demonstrated exceptional performance in […]

U.S.-based investor Sandhya Ajjarapu takes ownership of Kandy Royals

Kandy Royals today announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Sandhya Ajjarapu, a U.S.-based investor and entrepreneur with interests across healthcare, biotech, biofuels, information technology, pharmaceuticals, sports and media. The new ownership marks an important step for Kandy Royals as the franchise prepares for the upcoming Lanka Premier League Sixth Edition. Ajjarapu […]

Witness Sports Alliance LLC takes ownership of Colombo Kaps

Colombo Kaps today announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Witness Sports Alliance LLC, led by Saranyan Palaniswamy and K.C. Shyam Kangayan, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6. The new ownership marks an important step in the franchise’s journey as Colombo Kaps prepares to compete in one of Sri Lanka’s leading […]

Dialog-powered Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball team ready for Central Asian challenge

The Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball Team, powered by Dialog Axiata is set to depart the country on May 20 to compete in the 2026 Central Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, which will be held from 22 to 29 May with the participation of eight nations from across the region. The tournament will be played in two […]

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