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The Asia Securities Padel Classic wrapped up in grand fashion at the CR & FC Padel Classic Courts, with a week of high-octane action, thrilling matches, and standout performances across multiple categories. Among the highlights, Kate Siyaguna and Shenalie Weerasekara emerged as stars of the tournament, clinching the Women’s Doubles…

PARIS, June 7 – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the French Open 2025 final after Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired with a thigh injury during the fourth set of their semi-final at Roland Garros. Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish second seed, was leading 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0 when Musetti…

The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown at Roland Garros as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka takes on World No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open 2025 women’s final, marking the first Grand Slam final between the top two ranked women since 2018. Sabalenka, fresh off a stunning…

Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a generational clash to reach his maiden French Open final, ending Djokovic’s 27-match win streak in Paris. Sinner praised Djokovic as the “greatest player of all time” and said the moment was “special.” Djokovic, despite flashes of brilliance,…

World No. 2 Coco Gauff advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 French Open with a commanding straight-sets win over Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 21-year-old American breezed through the opening set in just 29 minutes and sealed the match 6-0, 7-5, continuing her impressive form on the clay courts of…

The China–Sri Lanka Friendship Dragon Boat Championship was held yesterday at Diyawanna Lake, featuring fierce competition and vibrant sporting spirit. In the men’s open category, the Sri Lanka Air Force emerged as champions, while the Sri Lanka Army claimed second place, and the Diyawanna Rowing Club finished third. In the women’s open category, the Sabaragamuwa University ‘A’ team clinched the championship, while their ‘B’ team secured second place. Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo earned third place. The…

D. S. Senanayake College and St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, are set to face off in a thrilling rugby encounter for the prestigious Alles Cup, highlighting the enduring rivalry between two historic schools. D. S. Senanayake, on the path to celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026, has witnessed a strong resurgence…

A significant step toward enhancing water sports in Sri Lanka was taken yesterday when Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Sunil Kumara Gamage met with representatives from four key aquatic sports federations —Canoeing and Kayaking, Rowing, Sailing, and Surfing at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The discussion focused…