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First Football National Team Training Camp of 2021 kicks off

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4 years ago

January 7, 2021

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The National Training Camp of the Sri Lankan Men’s National Football Team was ceremoniously kicked off today in an auspicious fashion at the National Training Center in Beddegana.

There were religious sermons from all four major religions in Sri Lanka for the players and officials in attendance.

The camp will take place under strict covid-19 regulations and be a bio-bubble environment, with no one allowed to leave or enter the premises during the training camp period.

All 22 players and 8 officials who are taking part or are involved in the training camp bio-bubble had to undergo PCR and Anti-gen tests. All anti-gen tests returned as negative, we are still awaiting the official PCR results and will update you accordingly.

ශ්‍රී ලාංකික පිරිමි ජාතික පාපන්දු කණ්ඩායමේ ජාතික පුහුණු කඳවුර අද දින බෙඩ්ඩෙගානා හි ජාතික පුහුණු මධ්‍යස්ථානයේ දී සුබදායක ලෙස ආරම්භ කරන ලදී.

සහභාගී වූ ක්‍රීඩකයින් සහ නිලධාරීන් සඳහා ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ප්‍රධාන ආගම් හතරේම ආගමික දේශන පැවැත්විණි.

මෙම කඳවුර දැඩි කෝවිඩ් -19 රෙගුලාසි යටතේ සිදුවන අතර ජෛව බුබුලු සහිත පරිසරයක් වනු ඇති අතර පුහුණු කඳවුරු කාලය තුළ කිසිවෙකුට පිටව යාමට හෝ පරිශ්‍රයට ඇතුළුවීමට ඉඩ නොදේ.

PCR සහ Anti-gen පරීක්ෂණ සඳහා පුහුණු කඳවුරට සහභාගී වන සියලුම ක්‍රීඩකයින් සහ නිලධාරීන් යවන ලදි. සියලුම Anti-gen පරීක්ෂණ ප්රතිපල negative ණාත්මක ලෙස පැමිණ ඇති අතර සහ PCR ප්රතිපල එනතෙක් බලා සිටී

இலங்கை ஆண்கள் தேசிய கால்பந்து அணியின் தேசிய பயிற்சி முகாம் இன்று பெடேகனாவில் உள்ள தேசிய பயிற்சி மையத்தில் நன்னேரத்தில் ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டது.

நாட்டின் நான்கு மதங்களின் மதகுருமார்கள் சமூகமளித்து வீரர்களுக்கும் அதிகாரிகளுக்கும் பிரசங்கங்களை அளித்தனர்.

இந்த முகாம் கடுமையான கோவிட் -19 விதிமுறைகளின் கீழ் நடைபெறும் மற்றும் ஒரு உயிர் குமிழி சூழலாக இருக்கும், பயிற்சி முகாம் காலத்தில் யாரும் வெளியேறவோ அல்லது வளாகத்திற்குள் செல்லவோ அனுமதிக்கப்படுவதில்லை.

அணைத்து வீரர்களும் அதிகாரிகளும் PCR மற்றும் Anti-Gen பரிசோதனைக்கு உட்படுத்தப்பட்டனர். அதில் Anti-Gen பரிசோதனை முடிவுகள் அனைவருக்கும் எதிர்மறையாக வெளியிடப்பட்டது. மற்றும் PCR முடிவுகள் இன்னும் வெளிவரவில்லை.

Football

Sri Lanka Faces Thailand in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers – Live

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2 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Sri Lanka is set to take on Thailand in a crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifier today. With history favoring Thailand in past encounters, the Sri Lankan squad will look to turn the tide and secure a positive result.

Sri Lanka has struggled in previous meetings, losing all five of their last encounters against Thailand, including a 2-0 defeat in their most recent clash in 2022. However, with a revamped squad and fresh motivation, they aim to challenge their higher-ranked opponents.

Thailand, known for its structured play and attacking prowess, will be looking to continue its dominance. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, still in the rebuilding phase, will need a strong defensive display and tactical discipline to stand a chance.

Can Sri Lanka pull off an upset and make a statement on the continental stage? Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis.

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Bangladesh Cricket Star Shakib Faces Legal Trouble Amid Political Turmoil

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8 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, a key figure in global cricket, is facing legal issues back home. A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of his assets as he battles fraud charges over bounced cheques worth $300,000.

Shakib, who was in Canada playing T20 cricket when Sheikh Hasina’s government was overthrown, has not returned to Bangladesh since. While he has not been charged for alleged ties to a violent crackdown, his links to the former regime make him a target of public anger.

Having played 71 Tests, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is, with 712 wickets to his name, Shakib remains a giant in cricket. However, his future—both on and off the field—hangs in the balance.

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Sri Lanka Announces 60-Player Squad for Crucial Rugby Playoff Against Malaysia

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17 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has unveiled a 60-player national squad for their high-stakes Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) Top 4 playoff against Malaysia, set for April 19 under floodlights at Racecourse Ground, Colombo. The winner will join Hong Kong, South Korea, and the UAE in the ARC Top 4, making this a must-win encounter for Sri Lanka.

Squad Selection & Training Plans

The selected players will undergo medical examinations on April 9 at SLR headquarters, with any existing injuries needing to be disclosed. After medical assessments, the squad will enter an intensive training camp in Colombo, taking a short break from April 13-15 for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

Sri Lanka’s final 30-player squad will be announced after medical evaluations to ensure a fully fit and competitive team. While Sri Lanka is just beginning preparations, Malaysia has already kicked off their training camp, potentially giving them an edge. However, playing on home turf under the Colombo lights gives Sri Lanka a strong advantage.

Squad Breakdown

The majority of the squad comes from Kandy SC, Havelock SC, and CR & FC, with Tarinda Ratwatte expected to lead the side under the guidance of head coach Sanath Martis.

Kandy SC Players:

Milan Weerasinghe, Malitha Wijesundara, Dilshad Fareed, Thilina Bandara, Tharindu Chathuranga, Dahan Wickramarchchi, Heshan Janson, Tharinda Ratwatte, Shahid Sumri, Kavindu Perera, Dinal Ekanayake, Dhanushka Ranjan.

CR & FC Players:

Senura Perera, Wenura Kodagoda, Naveen Marasinghe, Sohiru Anthony, Adeesha Weerathunga, Lasindu Karunathilaka, Omalka Gunarathna, Ravin De Silva, Thenuka Nanayakkara, Gamunu Chethiya, Zubair Dore.

Havelock SC Players:

Faiz Abdulla, Janindu Fernando, Shehan Silva, Azmir Fajudeen, Chathura Dilshan, Mohamed Rifan, Samuel Maduwantha, Sudesh Jayawickrama, Mushin Falil, Jayathu Rajarathna.

Other clubs contributing players include CH & FC, Police SC, Sri Lions SC, Army SC, Air Force SC, and Navy SC.

Aiming for ARC Top 4 Spot

With the opportunity to return to the top tier of Asian rugby, Sri Lanka will look to leverage home advantage and the experience of key players. However, long-term development remains a concern, as Sri Lanka Rugby still lacks a structured youth league and grassroots development system to nurture future talent.

Match Date: April 19, 2025

Venue: Racecourse Ground, Colombo

What’s at Stake? Winner qualifies for Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) Top 4