According to Mahindananda Aluthgamage the Sports Minister a taskforce has been appointed by the government to compete more successfully at the 2013 SAARC games being held in New Delhi India. An Action Committee and a Secretariat office both also have been setup, the Minister stated.

As the new national rugby coach Englishman Phil Greening has been appointed. The appointment was formally announced at a press briefing held at CH and FC auditorium.

Australia’s bowling attack is their weakness, and his batsmen will target them in Friday’s one-day international at the WACA Ground, stated Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lankan cricket captain. With Brett Lee out injured and emerging stars Pat Cummins and James Pattinson still on the comeback trail, Jayawardene said Australia’s bowling attack could potentially be exposed if [...]

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews insists India remains a world class outfit ahead of their one-day clash at the WACA Ground tomorrow.

Niluka Karunaratne Sri Lanka’s star badminton, reached the semi-final men’s singles event in the Uganda International Badminton Championship. Niluka beat South Africa’s Jacob Malek to reach quarter finals and beat Israel’s Misa Silberman to qualify for the semi final.

President has directed the Chairman of the National Olympic Committee to prepare for the bid as Sri Lanka will bid to host the 2017 Asian Youth Games.