Sports Minister says some current cricketers fall short of standards
2026-09-21
Minister of Sport Sunil Kumara Gamage has acknowledged that some of Sri Lanka’s current cricketers are not meeting the requiredContinue Reading
Sports Minister addresses recent visa incidents, urges Federations to take responsibility
2026-09-10
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has addressed recent controversies surrounding visa delays for Sri Lankan athletes, clarifying that the SportsContinue Reading
Rs. 210,000 monthly allowance for top athletes under Mission Olympic 2028
2026-08-26
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government has already laid a strong foundation to realizeContinue Reading
Jaffna Cricket Grounds work to resume after cricket admin hurdles
2026-08-03
Construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Grounds is set to recommence once changes in cricket administration are resolved, Sports MinisterContinue Reading
Gymnast sisters aspire to represent Sri Lanka, meet Sports Minister
2026-07-23
Swiss National Champion gymnast Soleil Nadinya Tauscher and her younger sister Luna Durangi Tauscher, both of Sri Lankan heritage, metContinue Reading
Badulla to be transformed into a ‘Sports City’
2026-07-09
Plans are underway to transform Badulla into a full‑fledged sports city, with phased development of its main playground into aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host first‑ever India–Sri Lanka Women’s Deaf Cricket Series in July
2026-06-23
Sri Lanka will host the inaugural India–Sri Lanka Women’s Deaf Cricket Series from July 7 to 13, marking the firstContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Rugby to face disciplinary action over visa failure – Sports Minister
2026-06-16
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has announced that disciplinary action will be taken against the Sri Lanka Rugby FederationContinue Reading
Minister Gamage vows to restore Sri Lanka’s cricket glory
2026-05-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said cricket will be developed with the aim of securing a World Cup victory.Continue Reading
Olympic Hope: Rumesh Tharanga gets Sports Ministry backing
2026-04-28
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga, who recently set a new meet record of 89.28m at the Kip Keino ClassicContinue Reading
Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour
2026-04-17
The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading
Govt, President in talks with ICC on SLC administration
2026-03-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says discussions are underway with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the administration ofContinue Reading
Govt aims to position Sri Lanka as water sports hub : Minister
2026-01-20
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, stated that the government’s vision to transform Sri Lanka into aContinue Reading
Minister assures no forest destruction in Diyagama project
2026-01-08
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has emphasized that no destruction of the forest will be permittedContinue Reading
Sports Minister congratulates female Sumo Team on Commonwealth Bronze
2025-12-19
Sri Lankan female sumo wrestlers secured the Bronze Medal in the Open Weight category at the Commonwealth Sumo Cup 2025Continue Reading
‘Mission Olympics 2028’ athlete support program commences
2025-09-26
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has commenced providing financial grants to Sri Lankan athletes under the ‘Mission OlympicsContinue Reading
Minister Gamage to head SL-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-08-08
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka-Italy ParliamentaryContinue Reading
New appointments made to SL-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-05-16
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has been elected President of the Sri Lanka-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship AssociationContinue Reading