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Rs. 120 Million Donation for National Sports from the Sri Lanka Cricket.

Sri Lanka Cricket has donated Rs. 120 Million to National Sports Fund.
The press release issued by Sri Lanka Cricket in this regard is as follows.
November 14, 2022
From Sri Lanka Cricket Rs. 120 million rupees earned from the sale of match tickets during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2022 was donated to the National Sports Fund.
This grant has been made according to a promise made by Sri Lanka Cricket to the Ministry.
As part of the Sri Lanka Cricket Institute’s mission, this grant has been given with the aim of developing all sports activities in the country.
This latest grant is the result of an initiative by Sri Lanka Cricket President Mr Shammi Silva and members of the Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee. Australia’s 2022 tour of Sri Lanka took place in June and July 2022 and consisted of two Tests, five ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals.
The funds were handed over to the Ministry of Sports and Youth on November 3, 2022.
Advance funding support
At the beginning of the year, the Sri Lanka Cricket Institute also paid Rs. 100 million to the National Sports Fund and another Rs. 22.5 million to help Sri Lanka participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK and Rs. The netball players and coaches who won the Asian Netball Championship representing Sri Lanka were awarded 2 million rupees each (total 36 million rupees).
ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනයෙන් රු.මි. 120ක පරිත්යාගයක්.
ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනය විසින් ජාතික ක්රීඩා අරමුදලට රු.මි. 120ක් මුදලක් පරිත්යාග කර ඇත.
මේ සම්භන්ධයෙන් ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනය විසින් ඵල කරනු ලැබූ මාධ්ය නිවේදනය පහත පරිදිය.
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ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනයෙන් රු. 2022 වසරේ ඔස්ට්රේලියානු ශ්රී ලංකා සංචාරයේදී තරග ප්රවේශපත්ර අලෙවි කිරීමෙන් උපයාගත් රුපියල් මිලියන 120 ජාතික ක්රීඩා අරමුදලට පරිත්යාග කරනු ලැබීය.
ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනය අමාත්යාංශයට ලබාදුන් පොරොන්දුවකට අනුව මෙම ප්රදානය සිදු කර ඇත.
ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනයේ මෙහෙවරෙහි කොටසක් ලෙස රටේ සියලුම ක්රීඩා ක්රියාකාරකම් දියුණු කිරීමේ අරමුණින් මෙම ප්රදානය ලබා දී ඇත.
මෙම නවතම ප්රදානය ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් සභාපති ෂම්මි සිල්වා මහතාගේ සහ ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් විධායක කමිටු සාමාජිකයින්ගේ මුලපිරීමක ප්රතිඵලයකි. 2022 ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ඕස්ට්රේලියානු සංචාරය 2022 ජුනි සහ ජූලි මාසවලදී සිදු වූ අතර එය ටෙස්ට් තරග දෙකකින්, එක්දින ජාත්යන්තර තරග පහකින් සහ විස්සයි20 ජාත්යන්තර තරග තුනකින් සමන්විත විය.
එම අරමුදල් 2022 නොවැම්බර් 3 වන දින ක්රීඩා හා යෞවන අමාත්යාංශය වෙත භාර දෙන ලදී.
පෙර අරමුදල් සහාය
වසර මුලදී ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතනය ද රු. මිලියන 100ක් ජාතික ක්රීඩා අරමුදලට සහ තවත් රු. 2022 එක්සත් රාජධානියේ බර්මින්හැම් හි පැවැත්වෙන පොදුරාජ්ය මණ්ඩලීය ක්රීඩා උළෙලට ශ්රී ලංකාවට සහභාගී වීමට උපකාර කිරීම සඳහා රුපියල් මිලියන 22.5 ක් සහ රු. ශ්රී ලංකාව නියෝජනය කරමින් ආසියානු දැල්පන්දු ශූරතාව දිනාගත් දැල්පන්දු ක්රීඩිකාවන්ට සහ පුහුණුකරුවන්ට රුපියල් මිලියන 2 බැගින් (මුළු රුපියල් මිලියන 36ක්) පිරිනැමිණි.
இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனத்திடம் இருந்து ரூ. 120 நன்கொடை.
இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனம் ரூ. 120 நன்கொடையாக வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
இது தொடர்பாக இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனம் வெளியிட்டுள்ள செய்திக்குறிப்பு வருமாறு.
நவம்பர் 14, 2022
இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட்டில் இருந்து ரூ. 2022 ஆம் ஆண்டு இலங்கைக்கான அவுஸ்திரேலியாவின் சுற்றுப்பயணத்தின் போது போட்டிச் சீட்டு விற்பனை மூலம் கிடைத்த 120 மில்லியன் ரூபா தேசிய விளையாட்டு நிதியத்திற்கு வழங்கப்பட்டது.
ஸ்ரீலங்கா கிரிக்கட் அமைச்சுக்கு வழங்கிய உறுதிமொழிக்கு அமைய இந்த நன்கொடை வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனத்தின் பணியின் ஒரு பகுதியாக, நாட்டின் அனைத்து விளையாட்டு நடவடிக்கைகளையும் மேம்படுத்தும் நோக்கில் இந்த உதவித்தொகை வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
இந்த சமீபத்திய மானியம் இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் தலைவர் திரு. ஷம்மி சில்வா மற்றும் இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிர்வாகக் குழு உறுப்பினர்களின் முயற்சியின் விளைவாகும். ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் 2022 இலங்கை சுற்றுப்பயணம் ஜூன் மற்றும் ஜூலை 2022 இல் நடந்தது மற்றும் இரண்டு டெஸ்ட், ஐந்து ஒருநாள் மற்றும் மூன்று டுவென்டி 20 சர்வதேசப் போட்டிகளைக் கொண்டிருந்தது.
இந்த நிதி விளையாட்டு மற்றும் இளைஞர் அமைச்சகத்திடம் நவம்பர் 3, 2022 அன்று ஒப்படைக்கப்பட்டது.
முன்கூட்டிய நிதி ஆதரவு
ஆண்டின் தொடக்கத்தில் இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனமும் ரூ. தேசிய விளையாட்டு நிதியத்திற்கு 100 மில்லியன் மற்றும் மேலும் ரூ. 2022 ஆம் ஆண்டு இங்கிலாந்தின் பர்மிங்ஹாமில் நடைபெறவுள்ள பொதுநலவாய விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகளில் இலங்கை பங்கேற்க உதவுவதற்காக 22.5 மில்லியன் மற்றும் ரூ. ஆசிய வலைப்பந்து சம்பியன்ஷிப் போட்டியில் இலங்கையை பிரதிநிதித்துவப்படுத்தி வெற்றி பெற்ற வலைப்பந்தாட்ட வீரர்கள் மற்றும் பயிற்சியாளர்களுக்கு தலா 2 மில்லியன் ரூபா (மொத்தம் 36 மில்லியன் ரூபா) வழங்கப்பட்டது.
Football
Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024: Super Eight Round Standings & Upcoming Matches Preview
The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 – Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament has been intense, with teams battling for a spot in the next stage.
Current Standings (After 8 Matches)
Group A
1. St. Joseph’s College – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 5-1
2. Alighar National School – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 4-1
3. Darussalam College – 3 points (1W, 0D, 1L) | Goals: 7-4
4. Kalutara Muslim Central College – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-10
Group B
1. Zahira College Colombo – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 7-0
2. Hameed Al Husseine College – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 5-0
3. Al Falah College Negombo – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-4
4. St. Patrick’s College Jaffna – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-8
Key Highlights So Far
• Zahira College Colombo and Hameed Al Husseine College remain unbeaten in Group B.
• St. Joseph’s College and Alighar National School are leading Group A but are closely followed by Darussalam College, making the race for the semifinals highly competitive.
• Kalutara Muslim Central College and St. Patrick’s College Jaffna are yet to score points and are struggling in their respective groups.
Upcoming Matches & Their Impact
• St. Joseph’s College vs. Alighar National School (MD-5): A potential group-decider as both teams are tied on points.
• Darussalam College vs. Kalutara Muslim Central College (MD-5): Darussalam has a chance to secure a semifinal spot with a win.
• Zahira College vs. Hameed Al Husseine College (MD-6): The top two teams in Group B will clash in a high-stakes match that could determine the group winner.
• Al Falah College vs. St. Patrick’s College (MD-6): A crucial battle for survival in Group B.
With four more matches remaining, every point counts, and teams will be looking to secure their places in the knockout stage. Stay tuned for more updates!
Follow us for match reports, results, and exclusive insights on the Sri Lanka Schools Football Championship 2025.
Cricket
Sri Lanka Masters Set for International Masters League T20 2025 Challenge
Sri Lanka Masters, led by legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara, are all set to compete in the much-anticipated International Masters League T20 2025. The tournament, featuring cricketing greats from six nations, will kick off on February 22 and conclude with the final on March 16 in Raipur, India.
Sri Lanka Masters’ Fixtures
The team will begin their campaign against India Masters on February 22 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. They will then take on South Africa Masters on February 26, followed by a high-voltage clash against Australia Masters on February 28. Their group stage will continue with matches against West Indies Masters on March 6 and England Masters on March 10 before the semi-finals on March 13 and 14.
Squad Overview
The Sri Lanka Masters squad boasts a mix of experience and all-round talent. With Sangakkara leading from the front, the team includes seasoned campaigners such as Romesh Kaluwitharana, Upul Tharanga, and Lahiru Thirimanne. The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, and Isuru Udana, while all-rounders like Seekkuge Prasanna, Jeevan Mendis, and Chaturanga de Silva provide balance to the squad.
Expectations & Key Players to Watch
With a strong batting unit led by Sangakkara and Tharanga, Sri Lanka Masters will look to dominate in the powerplay and set up big totals. The bowling attack, featuring Pradeep and Lakmal, will be crucial in restricting opposition teams. All-rounders like Prasanna and Mendis could play a pivotal role in tight situations.
As the tournament unfolds, Sri Lanka Masters will aim to make a strong statement and challenge for the coveted title. With cricketing legends returning to the field, fans can expect thrilling encounters and moments of brilliance from the island nation’s seasoned stars.
Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive updates and match analysis from the International Masters League T20 2025!
Football
Super 8 Round Begins with Exciting Matches Amid Media Coverage Concerns
The Super 8 round of the Sri Lanka Schools Football Championship 2025 kicked off at Kelaniya Football Grounds, featuring dominant performances and intense competition. However, despite Sri Lankan Sports TV officially requesting media coverage access, the organizers failed to respond, raising concerns regarding transparency and event management.
Matchday 1 (14th February 2025)
🔹 St. Joseph’s College 4-0 Darussalam College
St. Joseph’s College started strong with a commanding 4-0 victory over Darussalam College. R. Bright stole the show with an impressive hat-trick, leading his team to an emphatic win.
🔹 Alighar National School 3-0 Kalutara Muslim Central College (Walkover)
Kalutara Muslim Central College was unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, resulting in a 3-0 walkover victory for Alighar National School.
Matchday 2 (15th February 2025)
🔹 Hameed Al Husseinie College 1-0 Al Falah College
A closely contested match saw Hameed Al Husseinie College secure a 1-0 win against Al Falah College, demonstrating solid defense and tactical play.
🔹 Zahira College 4-0 St. Patrick’s College
Zahira College put on a dominant display, winning 4-0 against St. Patrick’s College. Their attacking force looked sharp, sending a strong statement for the upcoming matches.
Media Coverage Dispute
Despite Sri Lankan Sports TV’s formal request to live stream the matches, the organizers refused to provide access, citing the need for approval from FFSL. However, the legal rights for the tournament remain with Sri Lankan Sports TV, making this an unfortunate situation for fans and stakeholders eager for wider coverage.
Stay tuned for further updates on Sri Lankan Sports TV.
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