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Lee Keegal broke into the Sri Lankan rugby scene as a schoolboy playing as a wing forward for St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya. After finishing school, he went on to represent Havelock SC, Navy SC and played for the Sri Lanka…

Sarah Storey made more history by securing Gold in the women’s C5 time trial at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics yesterday. Her second title of the Games takes her overall Gold tally to 16 - the joint most for a British Paralympian,…

Vidyartha College, Kandy have produced some top rugby players in the recent past. This school was founded in 1942 and started their sports with football and hockey. It was in 1960’s that rugby was introduced to Vidyartha and…

Eighteen-year-old Charuka Kaduwela is an outstanding netball player, having represented Girls’ High School, Kandy with distinction. She started her netball career in 2013 under the guidance of former national women’s cricketer…

Chef-de-Mission of the Sri Lanka Paralympics Team Major General Rajitha Ampemohotti said the success of Dinesh Priyantha Herath in Tokyo was due to his non exposure to international events in the recent past. “We never overexposed…

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Taking to Twitter, the 38-year-old brought an end to a 17-year career, which saw him play in 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is for the…

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from cricket after an 18-year career. Announcing his decision on social media, the 38-year-old said he felt “bitter sweet but grateful”. Steyn, often considered…

Andy Murray produced his finest display in four injury-disrupted years but fell agonisingly short of beating Greek world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling start to the US Open yesterday. The British former world…

The Sri Lanka Mission in Japan yesterday felicitated the medal winning athletes, who made Sri Lanka proud at the Tokyo Para Games, with a presentation ceremony. Ven. Banagala Upatissa and monks from the Lanka Ji Vihara blessed…

It’s now official. The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a 10-team tournament from the 2022 season, with the BCCI inviting bids for the two new franchises yesterday. Interested bidders will need to buy the tender document by…