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August 9, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Shehan Dilranga won the gold form 800m Mens Finals

Sri Lanka’s Shehan Dilranga has successfully clocked the second-best time by an Asian athlete this year in the Men’s 600m event. He achieved this milestone by recording a time...

August 5, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics

Ugandan and Pakistani athletes missing at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Police Scotland have confirmed that athletes from several countries participating in the Commonwealth Games have gone missing after failing to return with their teams after the tournament. Four Ugandan...

July 31, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Yeshan Esmitha advances to finals in men’s triple jump

Yeshan Esmitha, who participated in the men’s triple jump qualification round at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, has been selected for the finals of the competition with his excellent...

July 30, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Ayomal Akalanka takes 3rd place in Round 1, Heat 3 of the Men’s 400m Hurdles

Ayomal Akalanka represented Sri Lanka in Round 1, Heat 3 of the Men’s 400m Hurdles, one of the most exciting athletic events at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.Akalanka, who...

July 30, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Palitha Bandara wins Sri Lanka’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Para-athlete Palitha Bandara won Sri Lanka’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. He finished second in the men’s discus final with a...

July 29, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Aruna Darshana finishes 4th in Men’s 200m heats at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Aruna Darshana, who competed in the Men’s 200m heats (Heat 07) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, managed to finish 4th in the race with a time of 20.96 seconds....

July 29, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Malith Warnakulasuriya wins second place in Heat 10 of the 200m Men’s

Malith Warnakulasuriya, who entered the competition in Heat 10 of the 200m Men’s, recorded a strong time of 20.99 seconds and won second place in that category.According to the...

July 27, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Match Tickets for LPL Play-Offs and Final Now on Sale

Match tickets for the Lanka Premier League 2026 Play-Offs and Final, to be played at the RPICS, Colombo, are now on sale.You Can purchase tickets via https://in.bookmyshow.com/sports/lanka-premier-league-2026/ET00504362 Colombo Kaps•...

July 27, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Dineth Induwara finished 3rd in 100m Heat 3 at the Commonwealth Games 2026

Dineth Induwara finished 3rd, clocking a personal best of 10.33sec in 100m Heat 3 at the Commonwealth Games 2023. Semi-finals will be held soon.

July 16, 2026
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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...

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