Athletic

July 26, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Supun Somathilaka finishes fourth in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sri Lanka’s Supun Somathilaka finished fourth in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.He lifted 109kg in the snatch and 135kg in the clean and jerk.His...

July 24, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Sri Lankan athlete Kalhara Indupata to miss Commonwealth Games

Sri Lankan athlete Kalhara Indupata has missed the Commonwealth Games due to an injury.He was scheduled to compete in the men’s 400m relay and 400m medley relay events this...

July 23, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic

“Javelin Fiesta” National Talent Hunt Kicks Off in Central Province on July 31st!

The first phase of the “Javelin Fiesta” National Talent Identification Programe, designed to elevate Sri Lanka’s javelin throw to future international victory, is set to commence on July 31st...

July 21, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Commonwealth medal-winning sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has announced his retirement from the sport

Commonwealth medal-winning sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has announced his retirement from competition. He made the announcement via his official Facebook account.The 31-year-old Yupun Abeykoon competed in the 100 and 200...

July 16, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Madhuka brings Sri Lanka gold in Maldives

Madhuka Ratnayake performed brilliantly for Sri Lanka at the recently held Senior Athletics Championships in the Maldives.He won gold medals in both the 400m and 800m races, bringing Sri...

July 16, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Former President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka Mr. Suresh Subramaniam passed away

Mr. Suresh Subramaniam, former President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka and Vice Chair of the OCA Sports Committee, who passed away recently. A dedicated and passionate...

July 16, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Sri Lanka names 20 men Athletics team for the up coming Commonwealth Games 2026

Sri Lanka names 20 men Athletics team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026 to be detained in Scotland from 23rd July to 2nd of August. Athletics events will be...

July 11, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Jithma Wins Bronze in 400m at Asian U23 Athletics Championships

Jithma Wijetunga won a bronze medal for Sri Lanka in the 400m at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships.The most valuable thing about this race is that Jithma won the...

July 11, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Ayomal breaks 26-year-old Sri Lankan record

Sri Lankan rising star Ayomal Akalanka has broken a 26-year-old Sri Lankan national record at an athletics championship in China. The young athlete, who participated in the men’s 400m...

July 10, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic

Team Sri Lanka Strengthens Preparations for Riyadh 2026 at the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Chefs de Mission Seminar

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) has taken a significant step in its preparations for the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) Riyadh...

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