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October 1, 2024
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Gevin Linden: Sri Lanka’s first Muay Thai fighter to contest in Kard Chuek

Gevin Linden made history as the first-ever Sri Lankan Muay Thai fighter to compete in Kard Chuek on 22 September. Kard Chuek is the most brutal form of the...

October 1, 2024
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NBA legend Mutombo passes away from brain cancer at 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passes away from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing...

October 1, 2024
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‘AGOGE’ – a new episode in Sri Lanka Boxing

A milestone occasion for boxing in Sri Lanka was achieved this month as the inaugural boxing ranking tests, featuring over 100 exceptional athletes from 7 esteemed schools and clubs was...

September 30, 2024
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Football, School Football

BSC’s Leah and Githsaara victory top football awards

Leah Jayasinghe and Githsaara Panapitiya of the British School in Colombo (BSC) gained top individual honours at the International Schools Under-12 Girls’ Football Tournament held at the Moragasmulla Grounds....

September 28, 2024
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Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Kamindu equals Don Bradman as third-fastest to 1,000 runs

Sri Lanka’s most consistent batsman, Kamindu Mendis, once again came to the fore as he achieved a extraordinary milestone yesterday at the Galle Test, becoming the fastest Asian batter...

September 28, 2024
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Athletic, National Athletics

Seylan Bank shines at 39th Mercantile Athletics Championships

Seylan Bank proudly formed outstanding performance at the 39th Mercantile Athletics Championships, in recent times held at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Seylan Bank secured a remarkable 6th place overall and...

September 28, 2024
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Athletic, National Athletics

Hon. Prime Minister Directs the Vesting of 5 Sports Facilities to the Public Without Pomp and Ceremony

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Women, Child and Youth Affairs, and Sports, has directed the Director General of Sports to open five newly completed sports...

September 28, 2024
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Aquatics, Swimming

St. Peter’s bring to an end four-peat in All Island Swimming

St. Peter’s College won the Boys’ title for the fourth successive year at the All Island School Games Swimming Championship, organised by the Ministry of Education, finished at the...

September 27, 2024
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Athletic, National Athletics

Who will clinch the 2024 LC-BC title?

The impressive competition is back as the most looked forward to Hockey encounter in town is back with the showdown tomorrow (28) at Police Park where Bishop’s College and...

September 26, 2024
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Army Inter Regiment Judo Tournament – 2024

The Army Inter-Regiment Judo Tournament 2024 was conducted from the 22 to 25 September 2024 at the Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. A total of 188 athletes competed in two...