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University of Sri Jayewardenepura Unveils Groundbreaking Motion-Capture Platform for Athletes
Team A paradigm shift is quietly inching its way towards Sri Lankan sports, but not on the playing field. A revolution is quietly taking place in the world of Sri Lankan sports, and it's happening away from the field. A team of researchers comprising three faculty members from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has presented a novel research project proposal, which involves developing a motion capture-based sports posture analysis platform that wil

Chathura Ramanayake
Jul 63 min read


The King of Pole Vault: Armand Duplantis
Duplantis Readying—Stockholm DL Terminal Velocity—Media Photo In the world of sports, some athletes dominate their discipline so completely that they no longer compete against rivals but rather against the world records they themselves have set. In modern athletics, this unparalleled role is personified by the Swedish phenomenon, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis. Since entering the pole vault arena, he has rewritten the history of the sport. Usually seen walking around the competitio

Chathura Ranasinghe
Jul 63 min read


The Nurse from Adelaide Shaking Up the Arm wrestling Ring: Arsh "Goku" Sharma
Arsh Sharma (left) Arsh Sharma, a resident of Adelaide, is a talented young athlete currently achieving remarkable success in the Australian Arm Wrestling circuit. In his late 20s, he has earned the nickname "Goku" among fans due to his sheer physical strength and commanding presence at the table. A registered nurse by profession, Arsh has successfully managed the high pressure and busy demands of his healthcare career while training consistently over the past four years to e

Chathura Ranasinghe
Jul 61 min read


Sri Lanka’s Dilru Arachchige Triumphs with Overall Bikini Title at NPC Mid Florida Classic
Sri Lankan bikini fitness athlete and online coach Dilru Arachchige has once again earned glory for her nation by winning the renowned Overall Bikini Championship at the 2026 NPC Mid Florida Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Arachchige, representing Team Pro Physique, stepped onto the stage to offer a stunning demonstration that flawlessly integrated peak muscular symmetry, immaculate conditioning, and tremendous stage presence. The judges honored her with the best athlet

Chathura Ranasinghe
Jul 61 min read


The End of an Era: Messi and Ronaldo's 'The Last Dance'
With just weeks left before the global game descends on North America, an expanded 48-team format and a formidable 10-nation African contingent are poised to shatter the traditional football hierarchy.

Chathura Ranasinghe
May 232 min read


Sri Lankan representation in the Boston Marathon, USA.
(Sameera Madushanka Hewa Gamage) The Boston Marathon, the oldest and most important marathon in the world for 130 years, was held on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and this is the 130th race to be held in 2026. In it, Gamini Sugathadasa of Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the 55-59 age group. The fastest time for a Sri Lankan athlete in that age group was 2 hours: 36 minutes: 32 seconds, which entered the Sri Lankan record books. Over 3800 competitors competed in that
Sithira Ranasinghe
May 203 min read


The Evergreen Guardian of the 400m: Kalinga Kumarage’s Legacy of Longevity In Sri Lankan sports history, the 400m sprint holds a prestigious "golden" status. This is not only due to the legacy of the
From Gampaha to the Global Stage Kalinga Hewa Kumarage was born on September 25, 1992, and hails from Gampaha. He received his education and foundational training at Sri Dharmaloka College, Kelaniya, a school that has played a vital role in nurturing his early athletic potential. Representing the Sri Lanka Army, his transition from a schoolboy talent to a national icon was fueled by a relentless work ethic that has seen him navigate nearly two decades in the sport. Now 33 yea

Chathura Ranasinghe
May 202 min read


වේගයේ රැජිනගේ නොසැලෙන ආගමනය
ලොව ජීවත්ව සිටින වේගවත්ම කාන්තාව ලෙස කිරුළු පැළඳි එලයින් තොම්සන්-හේරා (Elaine Thompson-Herah) යනු ධෛර්යයේ සැබෑ සලකුණකි. ඇයගේ ගමන රන් පදක්කම්වලින් පමණක් නොව, වේදනාව සහ ඉන් නැවත නැඟී සිටීම පිළිබඳ ප්රබල කතාවකින් පිරී පවතී. ඔලිම්පික් ආධිපත්යය: ඉතිහාසය අලුත් කිරීම එලයින් ලෝක අවධානය දිනාගත්තේ 2016 රියෝ ඔලිම්පික් උළෙලේදී මීටර් 100 සහ 200 රන් පදක්කම් ද්විත්වයම දිනාගනිමින් "Double Sprint" ජයග්රහණයක් වාර්තා කරමිනි. එතැනින් නොනැවතුණු ඇය 2021 ටෝකියෝ ඔලිම්පික් උළෙලේදී (2020 පැවැත්වීමට

Chathura Ranasinghe
May 62 min read


Rumesh Tharanga’s 89.37m Masterpiece
Sri Lankan athletics entered uncharted territory yesterday as javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga delivered a breathtaking throw of 89.37 meters at the Champions Track & Field Meet in Diyagama. This monumental effort shattered his previous national record of 86.50m and currently stands as the world-leading distance for the 2026 season. At just 22 years old, the former cricketer has transformed into a global powerhouse, outdistancing Olympic champions and proving that his 7th

Chathura Ranasinghe
Mar 291 min read


Sri Lankan-Swedish Sensation Jonathan Karlsson Re-joins VSK
Sri Lankan-descent Swedish soccer player

Chathura Ranasinghe
Mar 251 min read


Sri Lankan Heritage Shines as Tiana Sumanasekera Leads UCLA to Historic Big Ten Victory
The global gymnastics stage has a new name to remember: Tiana Sumanasekera . In a stunning display of skill and cultural pride, the Sri Lankan-descended star played a pivotal role in securing the 2026 Big Ten Gymnastics Championship for UCLA, marking their second consecutive title. A Historic Performance UCLA dominated the floor, recording a massive overall score of 198.100 , a result that will go down in the history books. Tiana was instrumental in this victory, delivering

Chathura Ranasinghe
Mar 221 min read
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Sithira Ranasinghe
Mar 221 min read
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