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The middle distance athlete Sriyani Dhammika Menike who took part in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games is a good example to all youngsters. Her story is one of hardship and tears as she had to come a long way from her remote village…

Legendary Pakistan batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq underwent angioplasty on Monday (September 27) after suffering a heart attack. The 51-year-old is in a stable condition in a hospital. His manager revealed that a stent has been placed in…

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she will return to tennis soon after feeling the “itch” to play again. Osaka said earlier this month she planned to take an indefinite break from the sport after an early exit from the US…

Sri Lankan boxer Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi rewrote history when she bagged the Bronze Medal in the Women's 75kg weight category. Her victory marks a historical milestone as it is the first time a Sri Lankan female…

Roger Federer says he is not rushing his return to the court but is “feeling good” after knee surgery. The 40-year-old Swiss had two knee operations in 2020 and then further surgery after this year's Wimbledon. Federer, a winner…

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) is expected to commence Sri Lanka Online National (Major Division) from October 2 with four separate tournaments for Western 11 for open, Wayamba open, Western 1 for women and Southern Women.…

The Sri Lanka Volleyball Association ( SLVB) have decided to field a Men’s and a Women’s team for the Central Asia Zone Tournament in December in Bangladesh. Sri Lanka could not participate in any international tournament last…

England spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from the game’s longest format, bringing an end to a 64-Test career. Making his Test debut in 2014, the affable all-rounder scored 2914 runs at 28.29 and took 195…

Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell set Royal Challengers Bangalore on the way to a 54-run win over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Sunday . Skipper Kohli made 51 from 42 balls and Glenn Maxwell 56 from 37…

Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket captain Chamari Atapattu left the island to play for Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). This will be the first time in 11 months that Atapattu will play competitive cricket after playing…