The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lankan cricketer Praveen Jayawickrama, with six months of the suspension being deferred, following his admission of violating the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Jayawickrama acknowledged his infringement of the following provision within the Code: Article 2.4.7 – Interfering with or hindering any investigation conducted by…

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Women, Child and Youth Affairs, and Sports, has directed the Director General of Sports to open five newly completed sports facilities in Colombo, Matale, Bingiriya, and Omanthai to the public without the customary formal ceremonies. These projects were completed during the period late August and early…

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka (second test) Sri Lanka pulled off a historic Test series victory against New Zealand by defeating the Kiwis by an inning and 154 runs in the second Test match in Galle on Sunday. The hosts won the first Test match by 63 runs at the same venue. Day 4…

An audit report conducted by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, dated 20th July 2023, has revealed widespread financial mismanagement within the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL). The audit was initiated following numerous complaints received by the Minister of Sports, Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe, and conducted by a committee comprising B.M.S.S. Basnayake, Chief Internal…

Sri Lanka’s disappointing run in youth football continued as the national team faced heavy defeats in the SAFF U17 Championship 2024. Competing in Group A, Sri Lanka failed to make an impact, suffering three consecutive losses. In their opening match on 21st September 2024, Sri Lanka faced Bhutan, where they were overpowered and fell to…

Sri Lanka’s national football team has made a significant leap, advancing to the 200th position in FIFA’s global rankings following their recent win against Cambodia in the AFC Cup qualifiers. This achievement is a welcome improvement, considering Sri Lanka’s struggle to rise from near the bottom of the table in recent years. Historical Perspective: A…

In a shocking turn of events, the Sri Lanka School Football Association (SLSFA) continues to prioritize personal benefits over the true development of football in the country. A letter dated August 23, 2024, signed by SLSFA Secretary Mr. Pubudu and approved by the President of the Association, outlines questionable demands from schools participating in the…

Nethmi Ahinsa Fernando of Sri Lanka achieved a bronze medal at the World Under 20 Wrestling Championship, which took place in Pontevedra, Spain. In the match for the bronze medal, Ahinsa outplayed neutral competitor Valeria Mikitsich was with a score of 6-2. Ahinsa’s path to the bronze medal was remarkable, starting with a commanding 10-0…

The Sri Lanka Under-17 School National Football Team has secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the Subroto Cup International Tournament 2024 after a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mizoram in the Quarter Finals today. This hard-fought win underscores the team’s determination and the skillful guidance of their coaches, bringing pride to the nation. Road to…