Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga, who set a new meet record with a throw of 89.28 meters at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya, met Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage yesterday (27) morning along with his coach.

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga, who set a new meet record with a throw of 89.28 meters at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya, met Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage yesterday (27) morning along with his coach.
Sri Lanka’s cricket team has announced its 17-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against England. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka.
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.


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