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Words: Kasun Irugalbandara
Words: Kasun Irugalbandara
He could be introduced as a young man with real determination. Today he aims to win an international level medal in weightlifting...
Last week Sri Lanka won two Asia Cups - cricket and netball. Not only sports fans but others too were elated by this twin victory...
Well-known tennis player in Sri Lanka, Harshana Godamanna announced his retirement from the game last week.“I am proud and happy...
Shihab Rizan is the champion of e-football in Sri Lanka. He participated in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham recently. He...
‘We are trying to get a experience for the Asian Games’
The Sri Lanka women’s rugby sevens team is due to participate in the Commonwealth Games which began in Birmingham on Thursday.The...
Sujeewa Wijayanayake, the only international baseball referee in Sri Lanka was felicitated by Ananda College recently.The school...
Sujith Weerasinghe, who lives in the United Kingdom is well-known as a person who financially helps athletes in Sri Lanka.A...
Former netball captain Chathurangi Jayasooriya
Sri Lanka has confirmed its participation at the 12th Asian Netball Championships to be held in Singapore in September.Sri Lanka...
T.D.R. Peiris a.k.a. TDR, has won the national Chess Champion title several times and a senior chess champion since 2014.He could...
Young cricketer Matheesha Pathirana grabbed the attention of cricket lovers pretty fast. After playing in the Indian Premier...
* Was she suffering from depression?, * Army begins counselling for its athletes
Sports fans in the country were shocked by the sudden death of athlete Kaushalya Madushani. She was an athlete who had a bright...
Thilaka Jinadasa was the first Sri Lankan female who represented the country at the Olympic Games in our sports history. She was...
Ranga Wimalawansa
“No any hidden agenda behind my criticism”Plans to build international indoor athletics ground in Sri LankaRanga Wimalawansa is...
I. Aravinda de Silva
Due to graduate in medicine next year
I. Aravinda de Silva plays cricket for the Bulgarian national side. The Youth Observer heard that he scored the maiden T20...
“We are trying to find funds to develop the game without Ministry help”
There is a need to start youth rugby tournaments where school leavers can participate. “We do not have such tournaments at...
Beats two top athletes in the trails
Tharushi Karunarathne is a young and a promising player in the national athletics field. She is still in school. But her talent...
Winners of the Central Asia Beach Volleyball tournament
Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation conducted the first Central Asian Beach Volleyball Tournament in Sri Lanka at the Negombo Beach...
Sarangi Silva is the national long jump title holder in Sri Lanka. She achieved this feat several times. The Youth Observer met...
Wasantha Kahapolaarachi is a well known name in the cycling arena. Decades ago she was the queen of cycling and created headlines...
Bimandi Bandara is a bright student at Hillwood College, Kandy.Last year she won several titles in table tennis. This year she...
Last week Sri Lanka cricket announced that celebrated right-arm fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has decided to retire after the...
Netball Federation President Ranjanee Jayakody
“I came here to work, not to talk. I never like to waste time,” said Ranjanee Jayakody, the new president of the Netball...
Women’s national TT champion
Muthumali Priyadarshini won the championship at the national women’s table tennis tournament recently. She dethroned Ishara...
On hearing of a promising rugby player in the Central Province, who displays his talents not only in rugby but also in several...
Developing approach road to Kalpitiya lagoon an urgent need Winding surfing cannot be developed without the support of Government...
Sports activities are beneficial to everyone, six Visakhian hockey players told the Youth Observer. The six girls represented the...
Plans to take up bodybuilding
Shenuki Edirimuni is a talented athlete in the Sri Lanka sports arena. She is involved in three types of sports. The Youth...
Plans to join Saunders Football Club
Former Sri Lanka football captain Chathura Gunarathna has decided to resign from the Police Football Club and join Saunders...
Former archer Sunethra Senevirathna is today an international archery judge, the first in the country. She is also the secretary...
Kalutara was known as a ferry town in ancient times and the Kalutara Bodhiya is a popular place to visit for Buddhist pilgrims....
Gampaha district Lawmaker confident of being elected president of Netball Federation
Among those seeking to be elected President of the Sri Lanka Netball Federation is Gampaha district MP of the ruling party,...
Madushi Amarasinghe is a well-known woman bodybuilder in Sri Lanka.There is a big barrier for women who wish to enter this sport...
Chinthana Geethal Vidanage is one of the successful weight lifters in the country today. A few days ago, he renewed his Sri...
Nimali Liyanarachchi
There are nine athletes who have gone to Tokyo to represent Sri Lanka at the Olympics. Two track and field athletes are among...
Mathilda Karlsson is ready to represent Sri Lanka at the Tokyo Olympics in the equestrian events that is due to be held this...
Youth Observer conducted an online interview with her recently.Excerpts of the interview:Q: Sithara, at what age did you start...
Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2020
The winner of the Observer-Mobitel Most Popular School Cricketer of the Year - 2020, Anuda Jayaweera of Ananda College is keen on...
He is one of the youngest chess players to take part in the national chess tournament this year. Having won a bronze medal in the...
Reshika Udugampola is a familiar name in sports administration in Sri Lanka. She is a former Olympian in swimming and is...
Praneeth Udumalagala is a prominent basketball player in Sri Lanka. He participated in the United States of America basketball...
Teach our children that their bodies belong to them
Today, child abuse is a serious problem.. The electronic and print media organisations give publicity to child abuse virtually...
Sports - not a barrier to education
In ancient times sword fighting was a form of defence as well as a sport. A country’s army included sword fighters. Kings,...
Although she is a cricketer she can be easily identified as a model as she is very fashionable and cute. She never follows any...
“In his day he was a good team leader, a positive thinker and also a good organizer”,said his coaches in their introduction about...
Adam’s Peak is clearly visible in the area for much of the year. The sound of the wind can be heard...
id you know that the gun can be a delightful item in life? Certainly, you will never believe...
Last week Sri Lanka won two Asia Cups - cricket and netball. Not only...
Well-known tennis player in Sri Lanka, Harshana Godamanna announced...
Shihab Rizan is the champion of e-football in Sri Lanka. He...
The Sri Lanka women’s rugby sevens team is due to participate in the...
Sujeewa Wijayanayake, the only international baseball referee in Sri...
Sujith Weerasinghe, who lives in the United Kingdom is well-known as...
Sri Lanka has confirmed its participation at the 12th Asian Netball...
T.D.R. Peiris a.k.a. TDR, has won the national Chess Champion title...
Young cricketer Matheesha Pathirana grabbed the attention of cricket...
Sports fans in the country were shocked by the sudden death of...
Thilaka Jinadasa was the first Sri Lankan female who represented the...
“No any hidden agenda behind my criticism”Plans to build...
I. Aravinda de Silva plays cricket for the Bulgarian national side....
There is a need to start youth rugby tournaments where school leavers...
Tharushi Karunarathne is a young and a promising player in the...
Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation conducted the first Central Asian...
Sarangi Silva is the national long jump title holder in Sri Lanka....
Wasantha Kahapolaarachi is a well known name in the cycling arena....
Bimandi Bandara is a bright student at Hillwood College, Kandy.Last...
Last week Sri Lanka cricket announced that celebrated right-arm fast...
“I came here to work, not to talk. I never like to waste time,” said...
Muthumali Priyadarshini won the championship at the national women’s...
On hearing of a promising rugby player in the Central Province, who...
Developing approach road to Kalpitiya lagoon an urgent need Winding...
Sports activities are beneficial to everyone, six Visakhian hockey...
Shenuki Edirimuni is a talented athlete in the Sri Lanka sports arena...
Former Sri Lanka football captain Chathura Gunarathna has decided to...
Former archer Sunethra Senevirathna is today an international archery...
Kalutara was known as a ferry town in ancient times and the Kalutara...
Among those seeking to be elected President of the Sri Lanka Netball...
Madushi Amarasinghe is a well-known woman bodybuilder in Sri Lanka....
Chinthana Geethal Vidanage is one of the successful weight lifters in...
There are nine athletes who have gone to Tokyo to represent Sri Lanka...
Mathilda Karlsson is ready to represent Sri Lanka at the Tokyo...
Youth Observer conducted an online interview with her recently....
The winner of the Observer-Mobitel Most Popular School Cricketer of...
He is one of the youngest chess players to take part in the national...
Reshika Udugampola is a familiar name in sports administration in Sri...
Praneeth Udumalagala is a prominent basketball player in Sri Lanka....
Today, child abuse is a serious problem.. The electronic and print...
In ancient times sword fighting was a form of defence as well as a...
Although she is a cricketer she can be easily identified as a model...
“In his day he was a good team leader, a positive thinker and also a...
Adam’s Peak is clearly visible in the area ...
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