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2023 Rugby World Cup on public display in Sri Lanka

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In the history of Sri Lankan rugby, the sports fans of Sri Lanka have had the opportunity to experience the unique opportunity of bringing a Rugby World Cup to Sri Lanka.

It was recently announced that the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been brought to Sri Lanka. France is hosting the World Cup this year, and this World Cup will be on public display for 6 days until February 23.

This trophy, which was brought to Sri Lanka for a period of 6 days, will be put on public display on February 19 at Kolaba CR & FC and on February 22 at Knady Sports Club in Kandy.

The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr Roshan Ranasinghe said, “The opportunity to bring a Rugby World Cup to Sri Lanka for the first time is a unique opportunity for rugby fans as well as all Sri Lankans.”

2023 රග්බි ලෝක කුසලානය ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ මහජන ප්‍රදර්ශනයට

ශ්‍රී ලාංකීය රග්බි ක්‍රීඩා ඉතිහාසයේ රග්බි ලෝක කුසලානයක් මෙරටට ගෙන ඒමේ සුවිශේෂී අවස්ථාව මෙරට ක්‍රීඩා ලෝලීන් හට අත් විදීමට අවස්ථාව උදා වී ඇත.

2023 රග්බි ලෝක කුසලානය මෙරටට ගෙන බවට පසුගියදා නිවේදනය කරන ලදී. මෙවර ලෝක කුසලානයේ සත්කාරකත්වය ප්‍රංශය දරන අතර, මෙම ලෝක කුසලානය පෙබරවාරි 23 දක්වා දින 6ක කාලයක් මහජන ප්‍රදර්ශනය සදහා තබනු ඇත.

දින 6ක කාලයක් සදහා මෙරටට ගෙන එන ලැබූ මෙම කුසලානය පෙබරවාරි 19 වන දින කොළබ CR & FC හිදී ත් පෙබරවාරි 22 වන දින මහනුවර Knady Sports Club හි දීත් මහජන ප්‍රදර්ශනයට තැබීමට නියමිතය.

ක්‍රීඩා හා යෞවන කටයුතු අමාත්‍ය රොෂාන් රණසිංහ මහතා ප්‍රකාශ කර සිටියේ ” රග්බි ලෝක කුසලානයක් ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට ප්‍රථම වරට ගෙන එන ලැබූ අවස්ථාව රග්බි ක්‍රීඩා ලෝලීන්ට මෙන්ම සමස්ථ ශ්‍රී ලාංකිකයන්ටම ලද සුවිශේෂී අවස්ථාවක් බවය. “

2023 ரக்பி உலகக் கோப்பை இலங்கையில் பொதுக் காட்சிக்கு வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது

இலங்கை ரக்பி வரலாற்றில், இலங்கைக்கு ரக்பி உலகக் கிண்ணத்தை கொண்டு வரும் தனித்துவமான வாய்ப்பை இலங்கையின் விளையாட்டு ரசிகர்கள் அனுபவிக்கும் வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்துள்ளது.

2023 ரக்பி உலகக் கிண்ணம் இலங்கைக்கு கொண்டுவரப்பட்டுள்ளதாக அண்மையில் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது. பிரான்ஸ் இந்த ஆண்டு உலகக் கோப்பையை நடத்துகிறது, மேலும் இந்த உலகக் கோப்பை பிப்ரவரி 23 வரை 6 நாட்கள் பொதுக் காட்சிக்கு வைக்கப்படும்.

6 நாட்களுக்கு இலங்கைக்கு கொண்டு வரப்பட்ட இந்த கிண்ணம் பெப்ரவரி 19 ஆம் திகதி கொலபா CR & FC மைதானத்திலும், பெப்ரவரி 22 ஆம் திகதி கண்டி Knady Sports Club லும் பொதுமக்கள் பார்வைக்காக வைக்கப்படவுள்ளது.

விளையாட்டு மற்றும் இளைஞர் விவகார அமைச்சர் திரு.ரொஷான் ரணசிங்க, “இலங்கையில் ரக்பி உலகக் கிண்ணத்தை முதன்முறையாகக் கொண்டுவரும் வாய்ப்பு, ரக்பி ரசிகர்களுக்கும், அனைத்து இலங்கையர்களுக்கும் கிடைத்த அரிய வாய்ப்பாகும்” என்றார்.

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KSCA Officials Resign Over Chinnaswamy Stampede; RCB Faces FIR in Tragic Victory Celebration Fallout

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In a tragic turn of events following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) historic IPL 2025 title win, a deadly stampede at the celebratory event held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured several others. The aftermath has sparked controversy and accountability issues, leading to major resignations and legal action.

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam resigned on Friday, citing “moral responsibility” for the incident. Their resignations were submitted to KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, as questions mount over mismanagement and negligence at the overcrowded venue.

The Bengaluru Police have filed an FIR listing RCB, DNA Entertainment (event partner), and KSCA as accused parties. Police confirmed that the event had not been granted official permission. In a swift move, Nikhil Sosale, RCB’s head of marketing and revenue, was arrested—raising further scrutiny over organizational lapses.

KSCA has filed a writ petition calling the FIR a “knee-jerk” reaction under political pressure. They argued that crowd control and gate management were the responsibilities of RCB and the event organizers, not KSCA.

RCB has announced INR 10 lakh compensation for each victim and committed to covering all medical expenses of the injured. However, the franchise has yet to make a comprehensive public statement.

This incident raises serious concerns about sports event management and safety standards, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a moment of celebration in Indian cricket

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Asia Leads the Charge as 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Begin to Take Shape

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The road to the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup is gaining momentum, and Asia is already making its mark on football’s grandest stage. With an expanded format featuring 48 teams and co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this edition promises to be the most inclusive and diverse yet — and Asia is stepping up early.

🇯🇵 Japan Sets the Benchmark for Asia

Japan was the first nation worldwide to book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underscoring their dominance in Asian football. Unbeaten in their qualifying campaign with six wins and one draw, the Samurai Blue continue to be the standard-bearers for the continent.

🇮🇷 Iran Continues Consistent Form

Iran soon followed Japan, securing their seventh overall World Cup appearance and fourth consecutive berth. The team remained undefeated in their group, showcasing the experience and tactical depth that has made them a fixture on the world stage.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Makes Historic Debut

In one of the most emotional stories of the qualifiers so far, Uzbekistan qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. A gritty 0-0 draw against the UAE was enough for the Central Asian side to clinch a spot, sparking nationwide celebrations. Their rise highlights the growing strength of second-tier Asian nations on the global stage.

Asia’s Presence Grows in 2026 Format

Asia is guaranteed eight slots in the 2026 World Cup — a significant jump from previous editions — allowing the region to showcase more talent, depth, and emerging football powerhouses. With teams like South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Australia still in the hunt, the continent could make a serious impact come 2026.

Global Context

The tournament’s expanded format and host countries in North America mark a new era for international football. With 104 matches, 16 host cities, and an increased number of participants, it will be a celebration of global diversity — and Asian nations are ready to shine.

Countries Qualified So Far

  • Asia: 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
  • Oceania: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
  • South America: 🇦🇷 Argentina

(Additional qualifiers from other confederations are ongoing.)

As the countdown to 2026 begins, all eyes are on Asia’s rising stars — ready to challenge the world and redefine the future of football.

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Sachithra Senanayake Indicted in Landmark Match-Fixing Case Under Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Law

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been formally indicted before the Hambantota High Court, marking a historic first in Sri Lanka’s efforts to criminalize corruption in sports. The charges stem from an alleged match-fixing attempt during the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL), making Senanayake the first player to face prosecution under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act No. 24 of 2019.

Senanayake, currently out on bail, is accused of attempting to influence Colombo Kings player Tharindu Ratnayake to underperform during the tournament. The incident reportedly occurred via a WhatsApp message, which was later flagged by a local anti-corruption officer, prompting an official investigation in 2020.

The case falls under the landmark legislation introduced in 2019 by then Sports Minister Harin Fernando, which criminalizes match-fixing and related offenses in the country. If convicted, Senanayake could face a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine reaching Rs. 100 million, or both.

The indictment signals a serious shift in Sri Lanka’s approach to tackling corruption in sports. Authorities hope this high-profile case will serve as a strong deterrent against similar offenses in the future.

Senanayake, once a celebrated off-spinner and a member of Sri Lanka’s victorious 2014 ICC T20 World Cup squad, now faces the grim prospect of being remembered not for his achievements on the field, but for his role in one of Sri Lanka’s most significant match-fixing scandals.

As the case unfolds, it casts a spotlight on the broader issue of corruption in sports and reinforces the urgent need for integrity, vigilance, and transparent governance across all levels of competition in Sri Lanka

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