ATHLETICS
Rumesh takes second place
Rumesh Tharanga finished second in the javelin throw event at the Rabat Diamond League with a throw of 85.97 meters. Grenada’s Anderson Peters won first place with a throw of 86.08 meters.
Articles by Hishan Welmilla
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18 years for one. 12 months for another. RCB are IPL champions, again
Eighteen years of hurt, heartbreak, and howling at the moon. And then, boom. Two titles in 12 months like they had been doing this all their lives. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have officially gatecrashed the most […]
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Travis Head’s wife alleges online abuse after husband’s tiff with Virat Kohli during IPL 2026
Australian cricketer Travis Head’s wife, Jessica, has alleged that her social media feed has been flooded by abusive comments after her husband got embroiled in an on-field spat with Indian superstar Virat Kohli during an Indian Premier […]
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Four Indian weightlifters fail dope tests ahead of Commonwealth Games 2026
Four weightlifters from the National camp have tested positive for banned substances, according to sources. Sources said N. Ajith (71kg), a Commonwealth and Asian Championships medallist, and Vanshita Verma (86kg) have tested positive for human […]
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
‘More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The British High Commission in Kampala launched a Commonwealth Sport Campaign highlighting shared values, Ugandan sporting excellence and Africa’s leadership in global sport. The campaign highlights the shared values of the 74 Commonwealth nations and […]
INTERNATIONAL
Sri Lanka Rugby Team Wins Shield Title With Strong Fight
Sri Lanka, who were trailing 07-21 against Sevens PYLA in the 2026 Howard Hinton Sevens Tournament, put in a great performance in the second half and won the Shield title with a margin of 21-28 […]
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ICC Board has appointed an independnet director
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to share that the ICC Board has appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as its Independent Director. Dr Rivaz brings a wealth of experience across diverse sectors and geographies, combining […]
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Australia send the biggest ever Para-athletics team for a Commonwealth Games
Australia’s biggest ever Para-athletics team for a Commonwealth Games is reflective of two things. The first is an undeniable rising crop of talent, and the second is the backing of Commonwealth Games Australia through initiatives […]
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Wales’ fastest woman ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over selection deadline
Wales’ fastest woman, Hannah Brier, will be absent from the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in 2026 owing to the fact that her phenomenal performance in the 200 meters race happened after the […]
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Sri Lanka’s coaching talent will once again take center stage at LPL2026
Sri Lanka’s coaching talent will once again take center stage in the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to be played from July 17 to August 8, with several former national players […]