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Results of Al Island School Games – 2022

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Which was held from 2nd to 6th December 2022 at Sugathadasa Stadium – Colombo

Trophies List

1. Under 14 Boys Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Royal College – Colombo W.P13
2nd – Kanumuldeniya North N SS.P20
1st – Joseph’s Vas College – WennapN.W.P22
 
2. Under 16 Boys Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Anuradhapura C C  N.C.P26
2nd – Trinity College – Kandy C.P27
1st – Sir John Kothalawala C – KuruneN.W.P56
 
3. Under 18 Boys Championship
School ProvincePoints
2nd – Joseph’s Vas C – WennappuwW.P27
2nd – Lyceum College – WaththalaW.P27
1st –  Maris Stella C – NegomboW.P28
 
4. Under 20 Boys Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – St Mary’s College – ChilawN.W.P26
2nd – Lyceum I. SW.P30.5
1st – Rahula College – MatharaS.P48
 
5. Under 14 Girls Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Visakha College – ColomboW.P17
2nd – Holy Cross College – GampahaW.P20
1st – Wijayapura K V – MonaragalaU.P22
6. Under 16 Girls Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Prince of Wales C – MoratuwaW.P25
2nd – lyceum I.S – WaththalaW.P29
1st – Ambagamuwa M VC.P55
7. Under 18 Girls Championship
School ProvincePoints
3rd – A Rathnayaka M M V – WalalaC.P31
2nd – lyceum I.S – WaththalaW.P32
1st – Sir john Kothalawala V – KuruneN.W.P45
8. Under 20 Girls Championship
School  ProvincePoints
3rd – Holy Cross CGampaha  W.P31
2nd – Dharmapala VPannipitiya  W.P32
1st – A Rathnayaka M M VWalala  C.P81
9. Boys Relay Championship (Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School  ProvincePoints
3rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – Kurune N.W.P20
2nd – Trinity CollegeKandy  C.P21
1st – Joseph’s Vas V – Wennappuwa N.W.P30
10. Girls Relay Championship (Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Dharmapala M V – PannipitiyaW.P14
2nd – Ambagamuwa M M VC.P24
1st – A Rathnayaka M M V – WalalaC.P32
11.   Mixed School Championship ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – KuruneN.W.P106
2nd – A Rathnayaka M M V – WalalaC.P142
1st – lyceum I.S – WaththalaW.P150
12. Overall School Championship – Boys ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – KuruneN.W.P61
2nd – Rahula College – MatharaS.P73
1st – Lyceum I.S – WaththalaW.P81
13. Overall School Championship – Girls ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School ProvincePoints
3rd – Holy Cross College – GamW.P64
2nd – Lyceum I.S – WaththalaW.P69
1st – A Rathnayaka M M VC.P122

Best Individual Performance

1.  Best Thrower (Under 20) (Shotput)
Jayavi Raththida16.94 m Panadura Royal CollegeW.P939
2 . Best Hurdler (Under 20) (110m Hurdle)
Nandun Bandara13.64 Sec (NMR)Royal College – ColomboW.P1132
3. Best Jumper (Under 20) (Triple Jump)
A  K Korala 15.57 Sec (NMR)Yoshida International SchoolW.P1013
4. Best Runner (Under 20)
Nandun Bandara13.64 Sec (NMR)   Royal College – ColomboW.P1132
5. Best Athlete – Boys (Under 20) (110m Hurdle)
Nandun Bandara13.64 Sec (NMR)Royal College – ColomboW.P1132
6. Best Athlete – Girls (Under 20) (400m)
D M Tharushi Dilsara Karunarathna54.22 Sec (NMR)A Rathanayaka M M V  – WalalaC.P1042
Final Points Table
ChampionsMarks 1096.5Western Province 
Runners UpMarks   464.5Central Province
3rd Place – Marks Marks 375Southern Province
4th Place – Marks Marks 372North Western Province
5th Place – Marks Marks 167Sabaragamuwa Province
6th Place – Marks Marks 162Uva Province
7th Place – Marks Marks 157.5North Province
8th Place – Marks Marks 112.5North Central Province
9th Place – Marks Marks 61Eastern Province

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Stafford vs. Colombo International: The Second Edition of the Big Match Kicks Off!

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Football fever returns as Stafford International School and Colombo International School gear up for the second edition of their highly anticipated Big Match! This year, the rivalry intensifies with four matches across different age and gender categories:

U15 Girls
U15 Boys
U20 Girls
U20 Boys

🏆 Stafford International’s Rising Stars:

  • U15 Girls: Defending TISSL U14 and Colombo SLSFA District champions, featuring standout players like Keshalee Ranatunga and Sonja Ratanayake (just 10 years old!).
  • U15 Boys: All-Island U14 runners-up out of 462 schools, led by goalkeeper Yash Amarasekara, who was named Best U14 GK in Sri Lanka.
  • U20 Girls & Boys: Both teams finished as TISSL runners-up, boasting stars like Raya Rikaz, Yumna Safraz, Adnaan Ameen, and Nidurshan Mohan.

🏆 Colombo International’s Key Players:

  • U15 Girls: TISSL U16 runners-up, featuring top defender Khadeeja Niyas and striker Ozra.
  • U20 Girls: TISSL U20 runners-up, with Fioni Dedhia named Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
  • U20 Boys: Defending Big Match champions, looking to retain their title behind stars like Krishwen and Habib.

👀 Who will come out on top this time? Watch the action LIVE at the link below! 🎥👇

#BigMatch2025 #SchoolFootball #SriLankaFootball #StaffordVsCIS #RivalryRenewed

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Shammi Silva Re-Elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President for Fourth Consecutive Term

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Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president for the 2025-27 term, marking his fourth consecutive tenure at the helm of the nation’s cricket governing body. Silva secured the position uncontested at the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Colombo on Monday.

A Controversial Yet Dominant Tenure

Silva’s leadership has not been without controversy. His previous term saw a high-profile clash with former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe in 2023, which led to an interim committee being appointed after Sri Lanka’s poor performance in the ICC ODI World Cup. This move resulted in ICC suspending SLC, which led to Sri Lanka losing the hosting rights for the U19 Men’s World Cup, which was later held in South Africa.

Despite these setbacks, Silva regained control after a court ruling reinstated his administration, and he was later appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in December 2023, replacing Jay Shah.

Challenges & Future Outlook

Sri Lanka Cricket has long been seen as a powerful and influential body, with internal politics often shaping its leadership. With financial mismanagement concerns highlighted in the Auditor General’s report, Silva’s administration faces the challenge of restoring credibility and ensuring better governance.

With the ICC ban lifted, Sri Lanka looks to rebuild its cricketing structure and improve performance on the international stage. The focus now shifts to upcoming bilateral series, the Asia Cup, and preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sri Lanka Cricket and the latest in the world of sports!

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Stephen Fleming Defends MS Dhoni’s Batting Position Amid Criticism

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has defended MS Dhoni’s late entry in the batting order, stating that the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman cannot play an extended innings at full intensity due to lingering knee concerns.

The 43-year-old Dhoni faced criticism after coming in at No. 9 during CSK’s 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. In the next match against Rajasthan Royals on March 30, 2025, he batted at No. 7 when CSK required 54 off 25 balls but managed just 16 off 11 as his team fell short by six runs.

Fleming’s Explanation on Dhoni’s Role

Fleming emphasized that Dhoni carefully assesses the match situation before deciding when to bat.

“It’s all about timing. MS judges his body and situation. His knees aren’t what they used to be, so he can’t bat for 10 overs at full intensity. He will step in based on the game’s demands,” Fleming explained at the post-match press conference.

The CSK coach reiterated that Dhoni remains too valuable to the team for his leadership and wicketkeeping and that sending him in too early could be a strategic misstep.

“From around the 13th or 14th over, he assesses the situation and decides. He trusts other batters early on but steps up when needed.”

CSK’s Struggles in the Powerplay Cost Them the Match

Fleming also pinpointed CSK’s poor powerplay performance as a key reason for their loss against Rajasthan Royals. While RR blasted 79/1 in the powerplay, CSK only managed 42/1,

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