November 18, 2024
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Silver for Ranithma, bronze for Isuri and Sithumi Sri Lanka claimed a silver medal and a bronze medal at the Bahrain International Series 2024 in Manama, Bahrain, with shuttlers Ranithma Liyanage, Isuri Attanayake and Sithumi de Silva making the cuts. Ranithma Liyanage, competing in the Women’s Singles semi-finals, clamed Sri Lanka’s sole silver medal, while […]

November 18, 2024
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Sri Lankans continued to impress, while two of the potential Singles players fell out of contention on the third day of the ongoing Bahrain International Series 2024, which is currently underway in Manama, Bahrain. Men’s Singles player Aashinsa Herath, and Women’s Doubles pair Isuri Attanayake and Sithumi de Silva, all won their respective Round of […]

November 14, 2024
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 Sri Lankan shuttlers impressed on the second day of the ongoing Bahrain International Series 2024, which is currently underway in Manama, Bahrain. The tournament, organised by Badminton Asia, continues until Sunday at the India Club Bahrain in Manama. Top Sri Lankan female athletes, Rashmi Mudalige and Ranithma Liyanage recorded straightforward wins against their respective opponents […]

November 11, 2024
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Entries are now being accepted for the 72nd National Badminton Championships which is scheduled to be held from December 1 to 8 at three key venues in Colombo. Organised by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the eight-day core domestic championship is slotted to take place at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Indoor Courts, the Otter Aquatic […]

November 5, 2024
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Mercantile Badminton Association embarked their annual Novices winners tour to Thailand , giving players the opportunity to test their skills and gain invaluable experience in an international setting. The tour, organized from 02nd November to 5th November , featured friendly matches with some of Thailand’s top club teams, allowing participants to explore new tactics, forge […]

November 4, 2024
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SLT-MOBITEL, served as the Silver Sponsor for the prestigious Mercantile Volleyball Tournament 2024 held recently. The event, organized by the Mercantile Volleyball Association of Sri Lanka (MVASL), continues to uplift the standards of the country’s national sport, volleyball, within the mercantile sector.     The grand finale of the tournament, including the Masters’ category finals, […]

November 1, 2024
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Ritzbury, is proud to announce its continued support of the ‘Ritzbury Summa Super 16 Junior Rugby Carnival 2024’. Now in the third year of its sponsorship, the initiative reaffirms Ritzbury’s commitment to encouraging young sporting talent across Sri Lanka. The 15th consecutive year of the ‘Ritzbury Summa Super 16 Junior Rugby Carnival promises an exhilarating […]

October 29, 2024
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29 October 2024: Pictured, the victorious John Keells Group team, winners of the Standard Chartered Cup 2024, alongside Standard Chartered Sri Lanka officials at the iconic Anfield Stadium after witnessing the Liverpool vs Chelsea English Premier League match. At the Standard Chartered Cup 2024, a premier corporate 5-a-side Futsal tournament, John Keells Group emerged victorious, […]

October 28, 2024
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Three of Sri Lanka’s most prominent badminton players recently made their mark in international competitions, asserting their presence on the world stage. Competing in two prestigious tournaments, Rasindu Hendahewa, Dumindu Abeywickrama, and Ranithma Liyanage all delivered commendable performances, highlighting Sri Lanka’s growing influence in the sport.     At the WONDR by BNI Indonesia International […]

October 28, 2024
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The annual Mercantile Hockey 9-A-Side Tournament is back for its fourth edition, set to take place on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the newly laid Astro Turf in Colombo 07. Hockey enthusiasts from the corporate sector are gearing up for a day of action-packed, high-intensity matches, showcasing the best talent across Sri Lanka’s mercantile sector. […]


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