Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who led the team to lift the 1996 Cricket World Cup, visited the Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram Prashanthi Nilayam at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district to seek the help of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) in getting children’s medicines for his country. Ranatunga, who […]
by Reemus Fernando The book published by Sri Lanka Athletics to recall memories of its rich history is a treasure trove of statistics which cannot be found anywhere else.‘100 Years of Sri Lanka Athletics’ compiled by G.G.U. Saman Kumara, the recorder of the track and field governing body was launched at a ceremony prior […]
Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Cricket Final St. Peter’s captained by Wanuja Kumara are the favourites when the unbeaten team meet Thurstan in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Final at the Police Park ground in Colombo today. After reaching the knockout stage with five victories against their name Petes produced some strong […]
by K.L.F. Wijedasa The Sri Lanka Athletics is celebrating its centenary this year. It is pertinent to remember the people who pioneered the track and field governing body. The Amateur Athletic Association was born as a national sports organization in 1896 when Col. G. R. Savage and Wilton Bartlet and other enthusiasts in the European […]