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Shammi Steps Down – But Who Takes Guard?
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Shammi Steps Down – But Who Takes Guard?

SPECULATION SWIRLS AROUND ERAN WICKRAMARATNE AS SRI LANKA CRICKET FACES ANOTHER TURNING POINT Be that as it may, the resignation…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/04/202629/04/2026
Leadership Beyond Cricket: Mahela Jayawardena to Captain Royal Colombo Golf Club
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Leadership Beyond Cricket: Mahela Jayawardena to Captain Royal Colombo Golf Club

The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), one of Asia’s oldest and most storied sporting institutions, has entered a defining new phase with…

byILanka Admin27/03/2026
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Guilt-free Snacking Ideas for Your Next Cheat Meal

Check out the exclusive content series from bodybuilding.lk on Important of snacking items. Why need proper sleep? What is metabolism?…

byP C James23/09/2021
Mahela declines offer to Coach India – Indian Express
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Mahela declines offer to Coach India – Indian Express

The Indian Cricket Board is learnt to have contacted former Sri Lanka captain and current Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene…

byP C James19/09/2021
Cabinet approves reward scheme for Paralympics winners
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Cabinet approves reward scheme for Paralympics winners

The Special cabinet paper for the reward scheme of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics winners submitted by the Minister of Sports and…

byAyman Ameer07/09/202107/09/2021
Italian stunt pilot flies aeroplane through two motorway tunnels
Main StorySPORTSThe World

Italian stunt pilot flies aeroplane through two motorway tunnels

Dawn had just broke on Saturday (04 Sept)  most of Europe was still on their bed, while 41-year-old Dario Costa, a…

byAyman Ameer06/09/2021
Monetary awards for Paralympian Medalists
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Monetary awards for Paralympian Medalists

The Sri Lankan Sports Ministry is said to announce a momentary award for Paralympic athletes Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Samitha…

byAyman Ameer02/09/2021
Army Commander promotes Paralympic Gold Medalist
LocalSPORTS

Army Commander promotes Paralympic Gold Medalist

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva has promoted Captain of the Sri Lankan Paralympics team & Gold Medalist, Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha…

byAyman Ameer30/08/2021
2020 Paralympics: Sri Lanka secures Gold with record breaking Javelin Throw
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2020 Paralympics: Sri Lanka secures Gold with record breaking Javelin Throw

Sri Lanka Paralympic athlete Dinesh Priyantha won Sri Lanka their first gold medal after a record breaking performance at the…

byAyman Ameer30/08/202130/08/2021
2020 Paralympics: 14-year-old becomes Japan’s youngest medalist
SPORTSThe World

2020 Paralympics: 14-year-old becomes Japan’s youngest medalist

14-year-old swimmer, Miyuki Yamada made history Wednesday (25 Aug) at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic games as Japan’s youngest medalist. Yamada…

byAdmin26/08/202126/08/2021

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