Arugam Bay, a vibrant surf hub in Sri Lanka’s south-eastern Ampara district, has long been a magnet for international surfers and home to global surf competitions. Now, it’s making headlines for a groundbreaking movement led by a group of determined women challenging traditional gender roles and cultural norms. Over the past decade, a local girls’…

Sri Lanka Test Tour of South Africa 2024 Head coach Sanath Jayasuriya acknowledged the significant challenges awaiting his team as they prepare for a crucial two-match Test series against South Africa, starting 29 November. The first Test will be played at Kingsmead, Durban, starting 29 November, with the second Test at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha.…

Sri Lankan Sports TV Clarifies Allegations Regarding SLSFA Tournament Partnership Sri Lankan Sports TV has always maintained a steadfast commitment to integrity and professionalism in its partnerships and operations. In light of recent baseless allegations made by Mr. Pubudu, former Secretary of the Sri Lanka Schools Football Association (SLSFA), we feel it is essential to…

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka’s (FFSL) governance practices remain under scrutiny, with recent revelations indicating that several critical financial and administrative issues highlighted in the Ministry’s audit report have not been adequately addressed. Despite directives from the FFSL Finance Committee meeting on July 10, 2024, little progress has been made in resolving these issues,…

Former Olympian and Asian Games gold medalist Damayanthi Darsha has called for urgent reforms in Sri Lanka’s sports associations, which have long been plagued by allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement. With the recent political shift in the country, Darsha emphasized the need for immediate action to address these issues. For years, nearly all sports…

Sri Lankan duo Hasini Ambalangodage and Hasara Wijeratne clinched the silver medal, after a gruesome battle, at the Zambia International Badminton Tournament, which concluded at the OYDC Sports Development Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Hasini and Hasara were tipped as firm favourites to claim the Women’s Doubles title of the Zambian competition, but were stunned by…

Sri Lanka showcased their dominance in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, securing the first two matches in dramatic fashion to claim the series victory with a match to spare. 1st ODI: Dominant Performance at Dambulla In the series opener at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka posted a massive 324/5 in 49.2…

Internal Source Reveals an internal conflict within the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has erupted once again, as the Vice President has raised serious concerns over the President’s actions, claiming that the President has overstepped his constitutional authority in appointing a General Secretary. In a letter addressed to the FFSL’s Executive Committee, the Vice…

In a significant development, Sri Lankan Sports TV has officially lodged a complaint with the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, raising concerns over the abrupt removal of its sponsorship rights for the ongoing U20 Football Championship, popularly known as the Ball Blaster 2024. This decision came without prior notification to the management, who expressed…