By Zeenath Ayub
The Paris Olympics, which concluded on August 12, could be argued to have been one of the most controversial sporting events in recent history. The event, which began amid a series of contentious issues, spanned 19 days and concluded under the critical gaze of the entire world, putting its success into question.…
By Suhas Jayalath
Although it remains underexplored if not unexplored, one of the major ways investors can look into spurring growth in Sri Lanka is through sports. The industry's rapid ascent, and its growing value, is one of the main benefits of investing in sports.
Sports have become more commercialized as a result of the…
By Suhas Jayalath
Sri Lanka has a growing but relatively small football culture. Widely considered the world’s most famous sport, football has faced its share of challenges in Sri Lanka.
The history of Sri Lankan football goes back to the 20th century. Officially it was inaugurated and encouraged by British service members from the Royal…
By Aavin Abeydeera
Since its inception as an international sport, cricket has held the position of being a sport detached from real political meaning.
On the pitch, nothing matters, except for the skill with bat and ball. Sports like football, for instance, have always had connections with external political factors, and any game, no matter…