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By Hafiz Mrikar
Many people know that football is the world's most popular sport, but how many know why it is so popular. Simple. In its principal rules and essential equipment, the sport can be played almost anywhere, from official football playing fields (pitches) to gymnasiums, streets, school playgrounds, parks, beaches or even on roof tops. This game was introduced to Sri Lanka (...
Much has been written about Sri Lanka winning the 1996 Cricket World Cup. But what has not being highlighted is the fact that when it did happen it marked two unprecedented occasions.
The first was that a host country or co-host bagged the trophy when Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga stood on the podium with the prize in Lahore, Pakistan. The second landmark was that it...
Football is no doubt the most popular game in the world and not many people in Sri Lanka may know of its origins both here and abroad and how it was introduced by the British who spread it to all corners of the island.
In recent years one of the men who played a part is Manilal Fernando who contributed much to the sport. It was due to his efforts that a Football House...
By Hafiz Mrikar
When one mentions cue sports in Sri Lanka, the first and perhaps the only name that comes to mind is MJM Lafir, the man who...
There is growing optimism that the Bradby Shield rugby match between Royal College and Trinity could be played in the month of...
When will this happen again? Sri Lanka became runner-up to Japan in the 1974 Rugby Asiad as it also marked the first-ever...
Trinity College scored eight tries to beat Science College 50-20 in their fifth first round inter school League rugby match at...