Sri Lanka has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Under-19 Rugby Championship, marking the country’s return as host after a gap of 26 years.

Sri Lanka has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Under-19 Rugby Championship, marking the country’s return as host after a gap of 26 years.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad for the tour of India, which will feature a five-match T20 International series.
For the first time in history, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the launch of “Lanka Ride 2025”, a national-level cycling tour organized in collaboration with the Lake House Group, the Department of Sports Development, and the Cycling Referees’ Association.
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga delivered an impressive performance at the World Athletics Championships, finishing 7th in the men’s javelin final with a remarkable throw of 84.38 meters.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville captured 100m gold at the World Athletics Championships, clocking a personal best of 9.77 seconds to bring the global sprint crown back to Jamaica ,10 years after Usain Bolt’s last victory.
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 concluded in style at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee, on 23 August, after four days of thrilling competition on the waves.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe. The team will depart for Zimbabwe tomorrow, 22nd August.
Innovation Meets Heritage in the latest ‘Team Kit’
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), proud holders of the 1996 and 2014 T20 World Cup titles, is planning to launch a Merchandising Licensing Program aimed at expanding its global brand presence through officially licensed products.
Sri Lanka Cricket board announces that the 6th edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025.
The 95th annual cricket clash between Ananda College, Colombo and Nalanda College, Colombo, began a few moments ago at the SSC Sports Ground, Colombo.
Ananda College Under-19 Team
Ashinsa Nainayake (Captain), Kitma Withanapathirana (Vice-Captain), Netula Edirimanne, Danidu Sellaperuma, Kenul de Zoysa, Mihin Munasinghe, Lithma Perera, Dinada Atalage, Dilal Amarasinghe, Ovin Perera, Binara Induwara, Sharada Jayaratne, Kaweesha Mendis, Deneth Bimsara, Dasith Batugahage, Thinura Sanuditha, Chamathka Irusha, Danuja Weerasuriya, Rashan Dilaksha, Daniru Ranasinghe, Yasandu Kiriella.
Nalanda College Under-19 Team
Sadev Samarasinghe (Captain), Manupa Manmitha (Vice-Captain), Osanda Pamuditha, Nemindu Akmeemana, Sethmina Serasinghe, Gevindu Manamperi, Nadul Jayalath, Santul Wijeratne, Malsha Fernando, Sahan Lithma, Manasa de Silva, Thisara Devdunu, Hasith Ratnayake, Thimath Herath, Risath Jayaratne, Ranuga Vattuhewa, Minev Paranavithana, Punsara Rajakaruna.
Viknaraj Voxon from Talawakele has made history by winning the senior category at the South Asian Cross Country Championship held in Pakistan.


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