Sports

Sri Lankan Athletes Shine at Asian Athletics Championship

10th December 2024

<p>Sri Lanka's athletic team delivers outstanding performance at the Asian Championships. The medal haul represents the country's best showing in a decade at regional athletic events.</p>

Sri Lanka Defeats Pakistan in Exciting Cricket Clash

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning win in the final over of the T20 series.

Colombo Marathon Returns with Record Participation

Over 10,000 runners took part in the annual Colombo Marathon event.

Sri Lankan Swimmer Qualifies for 2025 World Championships

A young athlete makes history in national swimming trials.

Sri Lanka Wins Gold at South Asian Games in Athletics

Athlete Nadeesha Kumari secures gold in the women's 200m final.

Sri Lanka's Esports Industry Gains Recognition

Competitive gaming now officially recognized as a sport in the country.

Sri Lankan Cricketer Retires After Record-Breaking Career

Legendary all-rounder bids farewell after 20 years in international cricket.

Sri Lanka's Inflation Rate Falls to Two-Year Low

The economy shows signs of stabilization heading into 2025.

WHO Declares Eradication of Polio in Two More Countries

Health experts celebrate a milestone in the global vaccination campaign.

Mobile Healthcare Units Expand to Rural Areas

The Ministry of Health has deployed 50 new mobile healthcare units to serve remote villages across Sri Lanka. The specially equipped vehicles provide medical checkups, vaccinations, and basic treatments to communities with limited access to healthcare facilities. The initiative has already served over 10,000 patients and will expand to cover all rural districts by 2026.

International Space Station Celebrates 25 Years in Orbit

Astronauts commemorate a quarter-century of scientific achievement.

Colombo Hosts Major Tech Expo Showcasing AI Startups

Over 100 startups present groundbreaking AI applications at the annual expo.

Sri Lankan Students Win Global Robotics Challenge

A team of engineering students triumphs in the international robotics contest.