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The undergraduates of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura showcased exceptional strength, determination, and competitive spirit at the Sri Lanka National Powerlifting Championship 2025, delivering remarkable performances across multiple weight categories. Representing different faculties of the university, these talented athletes demonstrated their commitment to excellence in both academics and sports, earning podium finishes at the national…

L.G. Avindu Sasmika Liyanagedara, a talented third-year undergraduate from the Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, proudly represented Sri Lanka at the 6th International Men’s Fajr Cup Championships 2025, held in Tehran, Iran. This prestigious international weightlifting competition attracts elite athletes from across the world and is conducted under…

The 7th Carrom World Cup was held from December 2 to 6 at Barceló Nasandhura, Maldives, with athletes from 17 countries competing for international honours. It was a major global event where the best carrom players gathered to showcase their skills. Among the Sri Lankan team members, Tharushi Himahansika Weerasekara represented the University of Sri…

Three talented volleyball players from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been selected to represent the Sri Lanka University Combined Volleyball Team. This is a proud moment for the university, especially for the Faculty of Applied Sciences, as all three selected players are from the same faculty. The selected players are: These players were chosen…

The 32nd World University Games is scheduled to be held in Germany from 16th to 27th July 2025, bringing together the world’s most talented university athletes to celebrate excellence in sportsmanship, teamwork, and global unity. We are proud to announce that nine outstanding student-athletes from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been selected to represent…

The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka organized the King’s Baton Relay (KBR) 2025 – Baton Design Competition on 21st November 2025. This competition was held with the aim of selecting Sri Lanka’s official baton design for the King’s Baton Relay, which will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It provided…

The BFA IV Women’s Baseball Asia Cup 2025 was held from 26th of October to 2nd of November 2025, in Hangzhou, China. Organized by the Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA), this prestigious continental tournament brought together the finest women’s baseball teams from across Asia, showcasing exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Representing Sri Lanka and the…

W.A. Chris Pavithra, a first-year undergraduate of the Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, delivered an inspiring and record-breaking performance at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship 2025 held in Swansea, England. Representing Sri Lanka on the international stage, he demonstrated exceptional determination, technical skill, and competitive spirit.In the 100 m…

Taekwondo is one of the fastest-growing sports in Sri Lanka. Every year, thousands of students begin learning Taekwondo driven by their passion for the sport. For Taekwondo players across Sri Lanka, one of the most competitive tournaments is the Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship. In2025, it was held on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of…