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Turkish Airlines to Compensate Rumesha for Damaged Javelins
Turkish Airlines has agreed to compensate world javelin champion Rumesha Tharanga for damage caused to his sporting equipment. Rumesha Tharanga, who won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Worl…
Turkish Airlines Regrets Damage to Tharanga’s Javelins
Turkish Airlines has expressed regret over the damage caused to the sporting equipment of Sri Lankan athlete Rumesha Tharanga when he returned to the country. The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation…
Appeal Filed Over Chamika’s DNA Test Request
An appeal has been filed before the Colombo Civil Appellate High Court against an order of the Colombo District Court refusing a request to direct Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a…
New Sri Lanka Cricketers’ Association Formed Under Kusal Mendis
A new association representing professional cricketers in Sri Lanka has been established, according to cricket sources. Current Sri Lanka limited-overs captain Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the f…
Traffic Plan Announced for Colombo Kite Festival 2026
The Colombo International Kite Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, 08 August and Sunday, 09 August 2026, at Galle Face Green, Colombo. As part of the opening ceremony, a vehicle parade will commen…
Yupun Denies Seeking US$300,000
Sri Lankan sprint star Yupun Abeykoon has denied allegations that he demanded US$300,000 from the government as a condition to continue representing Sri Lanka. Responding to recent remarks by Sports M…
Inter-Divisional Police Boxing Championship begins July 23
The Inter-Divisional Police Dawbiggin Challenge Cup Boxing Championship 2026 is scheduled to be held on July 23, 24, and 25 at the Boxing Ring of the Sri Lanka Police College in Kalutara. The tourname…
