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In 1956, Sri Lanka played its first international match against Australia's national team in Sri Lanka. [10] In 1972, the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka was created. [10] In 1983, Netball Federation of Sri Lanka was dissolved by the government. [10] England's record against Ceylon in international matched between 1949 and 1976 was one win. [11]
The Milo President's Trophy is an annual school knockout u/20 rugby tournament in Sri Lanka. [1] The tournament was first staged in 1985 when it was known as the Premadasa Trophy, named after Ranasinghe Premadasa (the then Prime Minister). The tournament involves the top seven school teams in the Division 1A Group and the winner of the Division ...
Diyagama, Sri Lanka [14] 5.16 m Sachin Eranga Sanith: 30 March 2023 58th National Army Championships Diyagama, Sri Lanka [15] 5.17 Arunthavarasa Puvitharan: 31 March 2024 59th Army Championships Diyagama, Sri Lanka [16] Long jump: 8.15 m NWI: W. P. Amila Jayasiri: 16 August 2016 Defense Service Championships Diyagama, Sri Lanka [17] Triple jump
School Cricketers Of The Year Award is an award given to school cricketers in Sri Lanka. It was first awarded by the patronage of Warner-Hudunut Ltd in 1978 and The Sunday Observer newspaper by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited has been sponsoring the award since 1979 in collaboration with other companies such as Mobitel (Sri Lanka), Bata Shoes, and Warner-Hudnut.
In Sri Lankan cricket, a Big Match is an annual school cricket match typically played between two rival schools in Sri Lanka. These schools often have a long history of competition, some rivalries lasting over a century. Big matches have become a significant part of modern Sri Lankan culture, involving both school children and adults.
Sri Lanka Freedom Party: 4 September 2015 - 12 April 2018 Faiszer Musthapha: Sri Lanka Freedom Party: 12 April 2018 - 15 December 2018 Harin Fernando: United National Party: 20 December 2018 - 15 November 2019 Dullas Alahapperuma: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna: 22 November 2019 – 12 August 2020 Namal Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna
Cricket was introduced in Sri Lanka during the 19th century by the British. [1] A Sri Lankan school was the first to play cricket in 1864, primarily against small clubs. With the arrival of English cricketer Ashley Walker and the founding of Royal College, Colombo, Sri Lanka's first inter-school match took place between S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia and Royal College in 1880.
By 1952, Sri Lankan clubs were playing Indian club sides. [1] In 1956, Sri Lanka played its first international match against Australia's national team in Sri Lanka. [1] In 1972, the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka was created. [1] In 1983, the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka was dissolved by the government. [1]