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Sri Lanka School Football Association and Sri Lankan Sports TV Announce the Prestigious Ball Blaster 2024 Championship

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The Sri Lanka School Football Association, in partnership with Sri Lankan Sports TV, is thrilled to announce the kickoff of the prestigious Ball Blaster 2024 on July 2024. This highly anticipated tournament is set to be the highlight of the school sports calendar, showcasing the top footballing talent from across the nation.

Tournament Overview

The Ball Blaster 2024 Championship will feature three exciting categories:

  1. Boys Division 1: 20 top footballing schools
  2. Girls Division 1: 16 top footballing schools
  3. Boys Division 2: 80 footballing schools

In total, 116 schools and over 3,000 students will participate, with more than 200 matches to be played across the country.

Boys Division 1: The Highlight Tournament

The Boys Division 1 category promises to be the highlight of the championship. This division will unfold in four thrilling stages:

  1. Group Stage
  2. League Stage
  3. Play-Offs
  4. Final

A total of 56 matches will be played in this division. The following schools are eligible to compete:

  1. Alighar National College
  2. Zahira College
  3. Darussalam College
  4. St. Joseph’s College
  5. St. Henry’s College
  6. Gampola Zahira College
  7. Vadakachchi Central College
  8. St. Patrick’s College
  9. Hameed Al Husseinie College
  10. Maris Stella College
  11. St. Benedict’s College
  12. Jaffna Central College
  13. Gateway College
  14. Muslim Central College
  15. Baduriya Central College
  16. Kingswood College
  17. Al Ameen Vidyalaya
  18. Royal College
  19. Kinniya Central College
  20. Al Falah College

Anticipation and Excitement

With the involvement of 116 schools, the Ball Blaster 2024 Championship promises to be an exhilarating tournament, bringing together young football enthusiasts from across Sri Lanka. Fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule, filled with intense matches and remarkable displays of skill and sportsmanship.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for all the latest updates, match coverage, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the Ball Blaster 2024 Championship. Let the games begin!

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Strengthening Ties Through Sport: China Donates Five Dragon Boats to Sri Lanka

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The People’s Republic of China has donated five dragon boats worth LKR 5 million to Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in promoting water sports across the island.

The donation was made during the China-Sri Lanka Friendship Dragon Boat Championship, organized by NACKSL – the National Association of Canoeing and Kayaking Sri Lanka, held on May 31 at the Diyawanna Rowing Center. The championship saw the participation of 25 teams from various regions of the country.

The event was graced by:

  • Minister of Youth and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamagedara
  • Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara
  • Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong

Trophies and certificates were awarded to the winning athletes, and the official handover of the dragon boats was completed at the same event.

A Symbol of Friendship and Cultural Exchange

Minister Gamagedara emphasized that the China-Sri Lanka Dragon Boat Championship, and the donation of dragon boats, symbolize the strong cultural, sporting, and diplomatic ties between the two nations. He extended his gratitude to the Chinese Embassy and stated that this generous gift would be instrumental in expanding and developing water sports across Sri Lanka.

“From North to South and East to West, we are committed to promoting water sports across the country,” said the Minister.

He further noted that this donation would help create pathways for Sri Lankan youth in canoeing, kayaking, and dragon boat racing, while also boosting sports tourism.

Celebrating Unity and National Inclusion

Special appreciation was extended to student participants from schools in Jaffna, highlighting the championship’s role in fostering national unity and showcasing the talent and commitment of young athletes from all regions.

The Deputy Minister also expressed hope that more youth with exceptional talent in water sports would be provided with sports scholarships in the future.

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Kusal Mendis Falls Short in High-Stakes IPL Eliminator Clash

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Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis failed to rise to the occasion during a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator as Gujarat Titans fell short in their chase against Mumbai Indians at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Chasing a steep target of 229, Gujarat Titans needed early momentum. While opener Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a composed 80 off 49 deliveries, Kusal Mendis—expected to play a key supporting role—could not live up to expectations on this competitive stage.

Mendis, who had the platform to make an impact, started aggressively with two sixes in his 10-ball 20 but threw away his wicket in an uncharacteristic manner—getting out hit wicket to Mitchell Santner. In a high-pressure match where composure was vital, Mendis’s dismissal was a major setback for GT, stalling their momentum during a promising phase of the innings.

This was an opportunity for Mendis to demonstrate consistency and reliability at the highest level of franchise cricket, especially with the eyes of selectors and fans fixed on performances under pressure. However, the lack of game awareness and a reckless approach led to a soft exit at a crucial moment.

GT eventually managed 208/6, falling short by 20 runs. With Mendis’s early exit, the middle order was left exposed to the mounting run rate, and despite brief resistance from Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia, the chase fizzled out.

While Mendis has shown flashes of brilliance in previous matches, this performance serves as a reminder of the demands of knockout-stage cricket. With playoffs being the toughest test of mental and technical strength, Sri Lanka’s white-ball star must tighten his game to deliver when it matters most.

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Awareness Media Briefing on New Sports Regulations

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A special media briefing on the new regulations under the Sports Act was held on May 30, 2025, at the Department of Government Information, with the aim of raising public awareness on the upcoming changes to Sri Lanka’s sports governance framework.

The event featured key officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, including:

  • Sunil Kumara Gamagedara – Minister of Youth and Sports
  • Sugath Thilakaratne – Deputy Minister of Sports
  • Aruna Bandara – Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Shemal Fernando – Director General of Sports
  • Priyantha Ekanayake – Chairman, National Sports Council

These leaders addressed the media on the impact, scope, and enforcement of the new regulations, highlighting their importance in ensuring transparency, accountability, and modernization in Sri Lanka’s sports sector.

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