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

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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.

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South Asian Karate Championship 2025: India and Sri Lanka Shine as Karate Celebrates 50 Years in Sri Lanka

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Colombo, July 5–6, 2025 – The 9th South Asian Karate Championship and the 1st South Asian Youth Karate Championship successfully concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, marking a landmark moment in Sri Lanka’s martial arts history as the nation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Karate Federation.

This prestigious two-day event was jointly organized by the South Asian Karate Federation and the Sri Lanka Karate Federation, which is registered under the Ministry of Sports as one of the seven official sports federations in the country.

Day 1 (July 5) – Youth Championship Dominated by India and Sri Lanka

The opening day featured intense youth-level competition with over 700 athletes from seven South Asian nationsSri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives – competing in age categories below 14.

🥇 Youth Medal Standings (U-14 Category):

  • India – 22 Medals (1st Place)
  • Nepal – 20 Medals (2nd Place)
  • Sri Lanka – 10 Medals (3rd Place)

📺 Watch Day 1 Highlights:

Final Day (July 6) – Sri Lanka Takes Youth Title, India Clinches Senior Crown

The second day of the tournament featured both senior and youth finals. In a historic achievement, Sri Lanka emerged champions in the Youth Division, while India secured the Senior Team Championship, continuing their regional dominance.

Final Team Standings:

  • Senior Category:
    • 🥇 India (Champions)
    • 🥈 Nepal (Runners-up)
    • 🥉 Sri Lanka (Third Place)
  • Youth Category:
    • 🥇 Sri Lanka (Champions)
    • 🥈 India (Runners-up)
    • 🥉 Nepal (Third Place)

Watch Final Day Highlights:

Special Guests & Recognition

The event was graced by His Excellency Akio Isomata, the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, who attended as the Chief Guest, acknowledging Sri Lanka’s long-standing contribution to the growth of karate in South Asia.

Also present was Bharat Sharma, President of the South Asian Karate Federation, who praised the standard of competition and Sri Lanka’s organizing excellence.

Karate in Sri Lanka – 50 Years of Legacy

This championship coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Karate Federation, which has played a vital role in shaping karate talent nationally and internationally. With continued support from the Ministry of Sports, karate remains one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing combat sports.

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Sri Lanka Women Finish Qualifiers with 0 Goals, 20 Conceded – Who Will Take Responsibility?

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Colombo, July 3 – Sri Lanka Women’s National Football Team wrapped up their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a third straight defeat — a 2-0 loss to Laos — confirming their position at the bottom of Group F, with 0 wins, 0 goals scored, and 18 conceded in just three games.

But beyond the scorelines lies a far more serious issue: a complete collapse of women’s football development in Sri Lanka. And this time, the blame does not lie on one individual — but on a system that has failed the sport, from top to bottom.

Match-by-Match Recap

Match 1: Sri Lanka 0 – 10 Uzbekistan

  • Possession: 30%
  • Shots on Target: 0
  • xG: 0.0 vs Uzbekistan’s 3.60
  • A game that exposed a lack of preparation, structure, and fitness from the very start.

Match 2: Sri Lanka 0 – 8 Nepal

  • Possession: 50%
  • Defensive errors gifted goals, including a hat-trick by Sabitra Bhandari.
  • xG: Nepal 3.76 vs Sri Lanka 0.60
  • Tactical breakdown: Midfield collapsed under pressure, backline failed to close space.

Match 3: Sri Lanka 0 – 2 Laos

  • Possession: 50%
  • Shots on Target: 5
  • xG: 2.56 (Laos) vs 1.08 (Sri Lanka)
  • A more balanced performance, but defensive lapses in the 73rd and 90+2 minutes led to defeat. Sri Lanka couldn’t convert chances despite their best game statistically.

Final Group Standings – Group F

TeamMPGFGAGDPoints
🇳🇵 Nepal2170+176
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan2170+176
🇱🇦 Laos2216-140
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka3020-200

Tactical Issues Across All Matches

  • No clear formation or transition play.
  • Lack of defensive coordination — players failed to track runners, especially on the flanks.
  • No attacking identity — only 1.08 xG across three games.
  • In-game management absent — few substitutions or tactical shifts despite being outplayed.

While public criticism often targets the President of the Football Federation, this decline in women’s football runs deeper:

Who Is Accountable? Not Just the President

Women’s Football Committee:

  • Failed to organize any domestic tournament in recent years.
  • Selected the squad via open trials, with no league performance data to back selections.
  • No consistent training camps or fitness programs.

Executive Committee:

  • Remains silent on the recurring failures.
  • No inquiries, reviews, or structural reforms have followed Sri Lanka’s repeated humiliations — including the U20 Women’s SAFF defeat earlier this year.

Technical & Development Staff:

  • No tactical framework or youth development.
  • No modern coaching methods or international exposure for players.

The Bigger Problem: Silence and Stagnation

Sri Lanka is not just losing matches — it’s losing direction. The current state of women’s football is not the result of one bad campaign. It’s the product of years of neglect, political appointments, and a failure to treat women’s football with equal priority.

Even now, there is no explanation from the Executive Committee on how the women’s team was prepared or what plans exist for recovery.

Time for a Reset, Not Excuses

If Sri Lanka is serious about competing in international football, the following must be addressed:

  • ✅ A national women’s league
  • ✅ Provincial and school-level competitions
  • ✅ Professional coaching staff and structured fitness programs
  • ✅ Regular international friendlies and camps
  • ✅ Transparent selection processes based on performance, not politics

🔚 Conclusion

Sri Lanka’s 2026 AFC campaign should not just be remembered for the scorelines — but as a call for change. It is time for every stakeholder — from the Women’s Committee to the Executive — to reflect, respond, and rebuild.

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Sri Lanka Set to Face UAE in Crucial Rugby Clash Tomorrow in Colombo

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The Sri Lanka national rugby team will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a much-anticipated international rugby encounter set to take place today (July 4) at the iconic Racecourse Ground, Colombo.

As part of their final preparations, the Sri Lankan team held an intensive training session today under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff. The team looked sharp, focused, and ready to bring their A-game to home soil.

This clash promises to be a key test for the Tuskers as they look to strengthen their footing in the regional rugby scene and gain momentum ahead of upcoming international competitions. UAE, a rising force in Asian rugby, will also be eyeing a big performance away from home.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, and the match is anticipated to draw significant interest from local fans eager to witness top-tier rugby action.

📍 Match Info
🗓️ Date: July 4, 2025
📍 Venue: Racecourse Rugby Grounds, Colombo
🕒 Kick-off: TBA

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