Results of Al Island School Games – 2022

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3 years ago

December 10, 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	Province	Points
3^rd – Royal College – Colombo	W.P	13
2^nd – Kanumuldeniya North N S	S.P	20
1^st – Joseph’s Vas College – Wennap	N.W.P	22

2. Under 16 Boys Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Anuradhapura C C	N.C.P	26
2^nd – Trinity College – Kandy	C.P	27
1^st – Sir John Kothalawala C – Kurune	N.W.P	56

3. Under 18 Boys Championship
School	Province	Points
2^nd – Joseph’s Vas C – Wennappuw	W.P	27
2^nd – Lyceum College – Waththala	W.P	27
1^st – Maris Stella C – Negombo	W.P	28

4. Under 20 Boys Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – St Mary’s College – Chilaw	N.W.P	26
2^nd – Lyceum I. S	W.P	30.5
1^st– Rahula College – Mathara	S.P	48

5. Under 14 Girls Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Visakha College – Colombo	W.P	17
2^nd – Holy Cross College – Gampaha	W.P	20
1^st – Wijayapura K V – Monaragala	U.P	22
6. Under 16 Girls Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Prince of Wales C – Moratuwa	W.P	25
2^nd – lyceum I.S – Waththala	W.P	29
1st – Ambagamuwa M V	C.P	55
7. Under 18 Girls Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – A Rathnayaka M M V – Walala	C.P	31
2^nd – lyceum I.S – Waththala	W.P	32
1^st– Sir john Kothalawala V – Kurune	N.W.P	45
8. Under 20 Girls Championship
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Holy Cross C	Gampaha W.P	31
2^nd – Dharmapala V	Pannipitiya W.P	32
1^st– A Rathnayaka M M V	Walala C.P	81
9. Boys Relay Championship (Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – Kurune	N.W.P	20
2^nd – Trinity College	Kandy C.P	21
1^st – Joseph’s Vas V – Wennappuwa	N.W.P	30
10. Girls Relay Championship (Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Dharmapala M V – Pannipitiya	W.P	14
2^nd – Ambagamuwa M M V	C.P	24
1^st– A Rathnayaka M M V – Walala	C.P	32
11. Mixed School Championship ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – Kurune	N.W.P	106
2^nd – A Rathnayaka M M V – Walala	C.P	142
1^st– lyceum I.S – Waththala	W.P	150
12. Overall School Championship – Boys ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Sir John Kothalawala V – Kurune	N.W.P	61
2^nd – Rahula College – Mathara	S.P	73
1^st– Lyceum I.S – Waththala	W.P	81
13. Overall School Championship – Girls ( Under 14, 16, 18, 20)
School	Province	Points
3^rd – Holy Cross College – Gam	W.P	64
2^nd – Lyceum I.S – Waththala	W.P	69
1^st– A Rathnayaka M M V	C.P	122

Best Individual Performance

1. Best Thrower (Under 20) (Shotput)
Jayavi Raththida	16.94 m	Panadura Royal College	W.P	939
2 . Best Hurdler (Under 20) (110m Hurdle)
Nandun Bandara	13.64 Sec (NMR)	Royal College – Colombo	W.P	1132
3. Best Jumper (Under 20) (Triple Jump)
A K Korala	15.57 Sec (NMR)	Yoshida International School	W.P	1013
4. Best Runner (Under 20)
Nandun Bandara	13.64 Sec (NMR)	Royal College – Colombo	W.P	1132
5. Best Athlete – Boys (Under 20) (110m Hurdle)
Nandun Bandara	13.64 Sec (NMR)	Royal College – Colombo	W.P	1132
6. Best Athlete – Girls (Under 20) (400m)
D M Tharushi Dilsara Karunarathna	54.22 Sec (NMR)	A Rathanayaka M M V – Walala	C.P	1042

Final Points Table
Champions	Marks 1096.5	Western Province
Runners Up	Marks 464.5	Central Province
3rd Place – Marks	Marks 375	Southern Province
4th Place – Marks	Marks 372	North Western Province
5th Place – Marks	Marks 167	Sabaragamuwa Province
6th Place – Marks	Marks 162	Uva Province
7th Place – Marks	Marks 157.5	North Province
8th Place – Marks	Marks 112.5	North Central Province
9th Place – Marks	Marks 61	Eastern Province

Pavithra Fernando Urges Reforms to Take Sri Lanka Rugby Forward (Video)

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May 17, 2026

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Sri Lanka Rugby President Pavithra Fernando believes the country possesses the talent and structure at school level to compete with the best in Asia, but says greater emphasis must now be placed on strengthening club rugby and retaining young players in the sport.

Speaking about Sri Lanka’s current standing in Asian rugby, Fernando noted that the national teams remain among the top-ranked sides in the region despite a slight decline following the Covid-19 pandemic.

“At present, Sri Lanka is ranked third in the sevens format and fourth in the 15-a-side game in Asia. Before Covid, we were actually ranked second in sevens rugby. We may have dropped a little, but we have still managed to remain competitive because our schools rugby structure is extremely strong and the club competitions are also of a high standard,” Fernando said.

He added that while Sri Lanka has managed to maintain its place among Asia’s competitive rugby nations, the country has yet to make significant progress towards the top tier.

“We have stayed in contention, but we have not really moved forward and developed beyond that level,” he explained.

Fernando stressed that Sri Lanka’s schools rugby system continues to be one of the strongest in the region, producing players capable of matching leading Asian nations.

Referring to the country’s recent performances at youth level, he said, “Last year, our Under-27 team had only one month of preparation before the tournament, yet we still finished runners-up. We defeated Hong Kong in the first round before losing to them in the final. That clearly shows the standard and potential we have at school level.”

However, Fernando pointed out that the biggest challenge facing Sri Lanka Rugby is the lack of opportunities for players once they leave school.

“More than 90 percent of school rugby players do not continue the sport after school because they do not see a future in rugby in Sri Lanka. That is an issue we must address urgently,” he said.

Fernando believes improving the club rugby structure and creating a sustainable pathway for young players will be essential if Sri Lanka is to challenge the leading rugby nations in Asia and regain its former standing in regional rugby.

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ICC Team to Visit Sri Lanka Amid Cricket Administration Shake-Up

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2 days ago

May 15, 2026

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A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including a senior representative linked to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this weekend as attention grows over recent changes to the country’s cricket administration.

According to India’s Press Trust of India (PTI), ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja is expected in Colombo on Friday night, with another top ICC official who also serves in a leading capacity within the BCCI due to arrive on Saturday.

The visit comes in the wake of the Sri Lankan government’s decision to appoint an interim committee to manage the affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of its leadership.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage confirmed during a televised interview that discussions with ICC representatives are expected to take place in the coming days regarding the future direction of cricket administration in the country.

The newly appointed nine-member interim body was established on April 29 after SLC President Shammi Silva and members of the Executive Committee stepped down from office.
Government officials say the temporary panel will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cricket operations, introducing administrative reforms, and preparing the groundwork for fresh elections within Sri Lanka Cricket.

The ICC visit is expected to focus on governance issues, the transition process, and the stability of cricket administration during the interim period.

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LPL 2026 Opening Game between Jaffna and Galle

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May 15, 2026

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The inaugural game of the Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played between the Jaffna and Galle teams, who emerged as the Champions and Runners-up respectively in the 2024 season.

The opening game is scheduled to be played on 17th July at the SSC Grounds, commencing at
7.30 p.m.

Prior to the start of the tournament opener, a spectacular opening ceremony will be held at the SSC Grounds in Colombo.
The Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played from 17th July to 8th August across four venues: SSC, Colombo; RDICS, Dambulla; PICS, Pallekele; and RPICS, Colombo.

The tournament is conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the owner of the LPL, in partnership with The IPG Group, the event rights holder.