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Anne Marie in Gymnastics; Gayanthika and Indunil in 800m are finalists at Asian Games

August 28, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

BY Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakartha Another Sri Lankan medal hope was shattered on Tuesday when Nilani Ratnayake in the 3000m steeple chase had to satisfy with the sixth place despite her courageous attempt at […]

Sri Lanka beat India to win the “Men’s Carrom World Championship 2018

August 27, 2018 Hishan Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka beat India to win the “Men’s Carrom World Championship 2018” held in South Korea. Indian men continued to find the reigning World Champions Sri Lanka a tough nut to crack and got […]

Anusha Koduthuwakku fails while Stickers advance with confidence at Asian Games

August 27, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakartha Sri Lanka Hockey team created history when they won two consecutive group matches at the Asian Games now underway at GBK Hockey arena. Sri Lanka beat a fancied Hong Kong […]

Sports Minister to inquire on pro-golfers at Asian Games contingent

August 26, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

The Sports Ministry has vowed to investigate how the Golf Union deployed four professional golfers to participate at the Asian Games in Indonesia contravening international rules that said only amateurs may be nominated, thereby triggering […]

Kalinga enters 400m final while Hiruni withdraws from 10000m

August 26, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakartha Kalinga Kumara came up with fine performances to enter the mens 400 final at the Asian Games which is now in progress in Jakartha. Kalinga and Aruna Dharshana competed […]

Asian Games: Keshani Hansika go down fighting to Uzbekistan boxer

August 24, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakarta Sri Lankan womens boxer Keshani Hansika made a hard fought bout in the 57 kg weight class but Kazakasthan Saniya Sultankyzy manouvered her experience to win the match after a […]

Matthew becomes Sri Lanka’s first 100m finalist at Asian Games swimming

August 23, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakartha, Indonesia. Sri Lankan swimming sensation Matthew Abeysinghe created history at the Asian Games when he became the first finalist in the 100m free style as he finished 6thwith 49.28 […]

Kazakhstan to host first Worldwide UNESCO Traditional Games 2021

August 23, 2018 Hishan Welmilla 0

Khalil Ahmed Khan Chairman Traditional Sports and Games, UNESCO briefs to media that The first UNESCO Worldwide Traditional Games will be held in Kazakhstan, 4th Collective Consultation Meeting on Traditional Games and Sports (TSG) […]

Baseball records first win while Kyle’s foul start disqualifies Sri Lanka

August 23, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera reporting from Jakartha , Indonesia Sri Lankan Baseball team made a fine performances to beat Laos 15/10 points in their opening game of the Asian Games held in Jakartha on Wednesday (22). […]

Sri Lanka Nationals Tennis Championship begins 18 Aug.

August 23, 2018 Leonard Ratnayake 0

The Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) will conduct the 103rd Nationals Tennis Championship at its courts from 18 August to 2 September. This Category 1 Nationals, being the premier tournament listed on the SLTA tournament […]