A look back at victories and record breaking moments of SLUG 2023
The Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) stands as the pinnacle of Sri Lankan university sports. Last year, we witnessed countless talented undergraduates showcasing their excellence not only in academics but also in sports. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the victorious and record breaking moments.
The Thrilling Game on Waters- Highlights of Inter University Rowing Championship 2024
The 2024 Inter University Rowing Championship ended unveiling which university excel at the game on the waters. Hosted at the Colombo Rowing Club, the competition featured the top rowers from four universities. UOC, UOM, UOR, and SAB took part, each showcasing impressive skill and sportsmanship.
Sri Lanka's journey in Paralympics: Celebrating Triumphs and Overcoming Challenges
Sri Lanka's memorable Paralympic history, celebrating victories from their debut in 1996 to capturing gold and bronze medals, and looking forward to the 2024 Paralympics with great expectations for their outstanding athletes.
From The City of Love to The City of Dreams
After two weeks of thrilling competition among the world's greatest athletes, the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded on August 11th in France's national stadium, Stade de France.
Lekamge in action at today’s Paris 2024
Lekamge's first throw reached 53.66, well short of the qualifying mark. A disqualified second attempt dropped her to 16th place, and her third throw of 53.24, lower than the first, concluded her Olympic journey.
Aruna Darshana Signing off from Paris in a peak
Aruna sets his new personal best in today's 400m semi-final race, improving his time from 44.99 to 44.75 seconds. However, in a dramatic turn of events, he faced a devastating setback when he was disqualified for a lane infringement under TR17.2.3.
Against All Odds - Aruna Darshana's Spectacular Run in the 400m Heats
Racing in lane 9, which is considered a challenging position, Aruna defied expectations. Despite the stiff competition, World No. 52 ranked Aruna clocked a remarkable time of 44.99s, finishing in 3rd position in heat 5 and achieving his personal best, advancing to the next round.
Tharushi finished 7th in today’s repechage round!
At just 19 years old, Tharushi Karunarathna was the only Asian woman to compete in the 800m event at Paris 2024. Tharushi's Olympic qualification alone stands as a milestone that deserves recognition throughout all of Asia.
Tharushi Karunarathna makes her Olympic debut!
In the women's 800m round 1, 19-year-old Tharushi Karunarathna showcased her talent amidst a highly competitive field. Competing in Heat 6, she faced formidable opponents, including the world-ranked No. 6, Natoya Goule-Toppin from Jamaica
Kyle Abeysinghe in Action Today at the Olympic Waters!
Kyle Abeysinghe, who qualified to compete in the 2024 Olympics with 776 FINA points, dived into the pool today to compete in the men’s 100m freestyle event.