Category: Sports
“Warak Wati Dewarak Nagi Siti Sinhayan Api” Sri Lanka Cricket launches World Cup theme song
Sri Lanka Cricket, under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports and Hon. Minister Harin Fernando – Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, launched “Warak Wati Dewarak Nagi Siti Sinhayan Api”, a song to rally the country behind the team with the essence of ‘ONE TEAM ONE NATION’ as they prepare to participate in […]
Cricketing star Kumar Sangakkara addresses the staff of BOI
Apr 10, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s investment promotion and facilitation agency, the Board of Investment said that cricketing star Kumar Sangakkara addressed their staff and spoke of the importance of leadership in an organization. The address titled “Reach the Peak 2019” was an opportunity for the popular sporting personality to share his experiences on […]
Global sporting retailer, Decathlon, opens 1st store at Battaramulla
Opening up a whole new world of sports innovation for Sri Lanka, Decathlon Sri Lanka has launched its first store at Battaramulla on 13th October 2018, located at 260/1, Pannipitiya Road, Battaramulla, prominently located beside the Buddhadasa ground. Demonstrating its passion for sports, Decathlon’s store offers a unique sport store concept that showcases 2500 products […]
‘s KTA Asian Freestyle Championships come to Kalpitiya
September 3, 2018 (LBO) – Media Release The KTA, Asia’s long established kiteboard competition organisation is heading to Sri Lanka to bring the country’s first ever international competition in the sport – the KTA Sri Lanka Asian Freestyle X Championships. Kiteboarding has been growing steadily in Sri Lanka, as its strong wind reputation and stunning […]
‘s T20 Cricket Tournament
Aug 06, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s first ever T20 cricket tournament intended only for the daddies has been launched under the guidance of 1996 World Cup cricket team.Former captain Arjuna Ranatunga will be the advisor of this ‘My Dad My Superstar; Dad’s Cricket Tournament’ which will be comprised of 18 cricket teams including those who […]
Ranatunga, de Silva deny match-fixing charges
Jul 31, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga and deputy Aravinda de Silva denied allegations made by former Cricket chief Thilanga Sumathipala that they accepted bribes from an Indian bookmaker. “Not 15,000 dollars, but we could have made 15 million dollars if we threw the world cup,” the 1996 World […]
France beat Croatia 4-2 to secure second FIFA World Cup title
July 16, 2018 (LBO) – France have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after defeating Croatia 4-2 in a thoroughly entertaining Final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in what was a fitting end to an outstanding tournament.Despite Croatia having the majority of possession in the opening stages, France took the lead in somewhat […]
Johann Peries successfully summits Mount Everest
May 22, 2018 (LBO) – Johann Peries has summited Mount Everest today becoming the second Sri Lankan to summit Everest after Jayanthi Kuru Utumpala in 2016. PR & Media Consultant Kumar de Silva said in a Twitter post that after having summitted Mount Everest at 5.55 AM Nepal time today, Johann Peries has now begun […]
2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to Sri Lanka for first time next week
Jan 17, 2018 (LBO) – FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will arrive to Sri Lanka on 23rd January for the first time in country’s history. On 22 January, the international leg of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicks off in London, United Kingdom before visiting 51 countries on all six continents. The […]
Sri Lanka Cricket captain Mathews resigns amidst losing streak
July 12, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Cricket captain Angelo Mathews has tendered his resignation amid the national team experiencing a losing streak. Sri Lanka Cricket today called a special press conference to announce the new positions. Dinesh Chandimal has been appointed as the new Test Captain while Upul Tharanga has been appointed as the […]
Malinga to face inquiry for breach of contract terms, emergency ExCo called
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced that it had called an Emergency meeting of its Executive Committee at 7 pm at SLC Headquarters in order to table & regularize the following agenda items. * Resignation of Mr. Graham Ford * Interim appointment of National Team Head Coach * Disciplinary inquiry against Mr. Lasith Malinga * Under […]
SriLankan hosts ‘Rumble in Jungle’ mountain biking race 2017
SriLankan Airlines successfully conducted ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ the premier mountain biking event that attracts local and international cycling pros and enthusiasts recently . Conducted for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ is a grueling yet thrilling race that enables local and international participants to experience the diverse beauty of the island. On […]