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July 29, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Other

Sports Minister Harin be present at Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ meeting

The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando take part in the 11th Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ meeting (11CSMM) yesterday (28). The event was held at Le Méridien in...

July 28, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, Women's Cricket

Sri Lanka clinches maiden Women’s Asia Cup title

Sri Lanka women won their first Women’s Asia Cup title, beating seven-time champions India by 8 wickets in the final on Sunday (28). Chasing a target of 165, skipper...

July 28, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics

Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonial: Lanka flag flutters high

The Sri Lankan flag was wave to as one of the most beautiful at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Commentators praised its vibrant design and significance as...

July 28, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, Women's Cricket

Women’s T20 Asia Cup final: India won the toss and select to bat first

India won the toss and selected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final 2024. The match will begin at 03.00 p.m. in the...

July 28, 2024
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Belal Muhammad turn into first Palestinian champion in UFC history

American Belal Muhammad surprised Britain’s Leon Edwards with a leading performance to win the welterweight title at UFC 304 in Manchester. Muhammad, 36, out-grappled Edwards throughout the bout and...

July 27, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Aquatics, Swimming

Thomian’ Malawarachchi sets new standard in Under-15 200m Freestyle

In an exciting photo finish, D Y Malawarachchii of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia set a new Junior National Record in the Boys Under-15 Freestyle on the third day...

July 27, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, International Athletics, National Athletics

Lankan timetable for Olympics out

Sri Lanka’s schedule for the preliminary rounds events of the 2024 Paris Olympics has been publicized, with the first event commencing this Saturday (27). Viren Nettasinghe, who made history...

July 27, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, School Athletics

Matale Zonal Athletic Meet 2024: Hindu National College holds boys overall title

On-going their dominance in athletics, defending champions Hindu National College, Matale, with a tally of 132 points, excelled to clinch the boys overall title for the third consecutive year...

July 26, 2024
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Other

SL Women arise runners-up in Maldives

Sri Lanka protected the runners-up position at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Under-20 Women’s Volleyball Championship 2024 held in the Maldives. Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives and Nepal take...

July 26, 2024
Slsports Viraj
Aquatics, Swimming

Peterite, Cyclone Swimmers amendment junior national record books

Four new Junior National Records were recognized by AIM Haathim of St. Peter’s College, Akash Deeshana and Julie Hope of Cyclone Swimming Academy (CSA), and a relay team from...