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July 9, 2026
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Lincoln University beats Sri Lanka in a tight battle

The 6th practice netball match between the Sri Lanka netball team and New Zealand’s Lincoln University A team was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.After a very heated and...

July 9, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Other

Inspiring future leaders in sport

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka welcomed 41 Sports Science undergraduates from the University of Jaffna to the Olympic House on 8 July 2026 for an educational study...

July 9, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Srilanka under 19 team won by 1 wicket

A brilliant fightback from Sri Lanka U19 as they clinch a thrilling 1-wicket victory over India U19 and seal the series 2-1. in this last match Chamika Heenatigala shines...

July 9, 2026
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Nitasha and Fasrin bring Sri Lankan glory in Bhutan

Nitasha Kantha and Fasrin Mohamed Nawaz represented Sri Lanka in the Mixed Pairs event at the 16th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Thimphu, Bhutan.Nitasha and Fasrin...

July 8, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

Zimbabwean footballer shot

South African police say Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga has survived a shooting in Johannesburg. According to local media reports, the 31-year-old footballer was driving through the suburb of Hillbrow...

July 8, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Lanka Premier League 2026 Ticket Counters opened

Ticket Counters for The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 is now opened for the public topurchase tickets for the country’s topmost domestic T20 League. The Ticket Counters are as...

July 7, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away on Tuesday after battling a rare blood disorder, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. He was 38 years old at the...

July 7, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

“This is my last World Cup” | Cristiano Ronaldo announces

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced that this year’s World Cup will be his last. He made the announcement as Portugal prepares for their round of 16 match...

July 7, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Dimantha Mahawithana’s magnificent unbeaten 155

In the second ODI between Sri Lanka U-19 and India U-19, Dimantha Mahawithana showed no mercy to the Indian bowlers and rained runs all over the field!This young batsman...

July 7, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Cricket Transformation Committee Chairman Visits SLC Level 1 Coach Education Program

Chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, Mr. Eran Wickramaratne, visited SriLanka Cricket’s Level 1 Coach Education Program during an inspection tour of the RangiriDambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS), Dambulla.The...