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Rahul leads, Susal tied for third place

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5 years ago

2021/12/22

Sahan Weerasooriya

V.S. Rahul beat national champion Ranindu Liyanage yesterday.

Asian Junior Chess Championships 2021

V.S. Rahul (2387) beat Sri Lanka National Chess Champion, Ranindu Liyanage as India further cemented their top position of the Asian Junior Chess Championships 2021 continued at Citrus Hotel, Waskaduwa yesterday.

Rahul had a score of 6 ½ points and was leading the table with a one-point lead over International Master, G.B. Harshawardana. Harshawardana beat Royal College chess player Isara Dahanayake to stay in the second place with 5 ½ points. Four players, International Masters, Mitrabha Guha, Vardhaan Nagpal and Shrihari Raghunandan of India and hosts Young FIDE Master Susal de Silva were closely following Harshawardana with five points each.

Women International Master B. Shri Savitha of India drew her game against Iranian Women FIDE Master Mehdian Anousha to stay in the lead with 6 points. Indian Women International Master K Priyanka had an easier game with lower rated Sayumi Gamage and had 5 ½ points against her name. Sri Lanka’s Sanudula Dahamdi played well to beat Iranian Mellika Mohammadhi and shared the third position with the latter.

The Asian Junior Chess Championships 2021 which is conducted by the Asian Chess Federation is organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. A total of 54 players are participating in this event which will conclude on December 23.

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10th Navy Open Shooting Championship concludes

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40 mins ago

2026/07/19

Priyan

The 10th Navy Open Shooting Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, concluded successfully following events held from 1 to 12 July 2026 at the Small Bore Firing Complex,
Welisara.

The awards ceremony took place on 18 July at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex at SLNS Gemunu, under the patronage of the Commander of
the Navy.

More than 900 shooters representing the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and a number of shooting clubs from across the island competed in this year’s championship. Notably, over 800 of the participants were school athletes, highlighting the growing interest and participation of young athletes in the sport.

The championship provided a valuable platform for members of the Tri-Forces, Police, shooting clubs and school competitors to compete alongside one another, exchange experience and further develop their technical skills in shooting. It also reaffirmed the championship’s role in nurturing young talent and supporting the development of future national and international-level shooters.

Competing in a highly competitive field, marksmen representing the Sri Lanka Navy delivered an impressive performance, securing a number of medals and bringing distinction to the Navy through their achievements.

The event also made a significant contribution to the promotion of shooting sport in Sri Lanka by identifying emerging talent and strengthening cooperation, sportsmanship and healthy
competition among participants representing a wide range of institutions and organisations.

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Akif Javeed and Sam Harper star in Galle Gallants five wicket win

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8 hours ago

2026/07/19

Priyan

Sam Harper led Galle Gallants' chase [Cricinfo]

Galle Gallants registered their second win in LPL 2026 by defeating Colombo Kaps by five wickets at the SSC ground on Saturday [18] night

Scores:
Colombo Kaps 189/8 in 20 overs [Kusal Mendis 79, Sadeera Samarawickrema 15, Kamindu Mendis 10, Ben McDermott 57, James Neesham 12*; Dasun Shanaka 1-16, Mohammed Nawaz 1-39, Akif Javed 4-40, Eshan Malinga 1-42]

Galle Gallants 191/5 in 19.2 overs [Sam Harper 65, Lasith Croospulle 17, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 13, Charith Asalanka 28, Sahan Arachchige 38*, Mohammed Nawaz 16*; Hasan Mahmud 2-31, Wanuja Sahan 2-19, James Neesham 1-26]

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Dambull Sixers down Kandy Royals by 18 runs

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8 hours ago

2026/07/19

Priyan

Dambulla Sixers anchored by a 50 ball 87 by Reeza Hendricks and two wickets each by Mohamed Waseem and Gulabdin Naib overcame Kandy Royals by 1 runs in the second match of Lanka Premier Leagued played at the SSC on Saturday [18]

Scores:
Dambulla Sixers 205/6 in 20 overs [Shahibzada Farhan 23, Reeza Hendricks 87, Marquee Ackerman 16, Gulabdin Naib 46*; Shaheen Shah Afridi 1-41, Nuwan Thushara 2-45, Asitha Fernando1-52, Dushan Hemantha 2-26]

Kandy Royals 187/6 in 20 overs [Lahiru Udara 44, Dale Phillips 52, Wanidu Hasaranga 21, Vijay Shankar 41*; Dushmantha Chameera 1-39, Mohamed Waseem 2-39, Maheesha Theekshana 1-33, Gulabdin Naib 2-19]