Sri Lanka has been chosen to host the grand finale of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, with the final leg set to take place at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo on October 18 and 19.

This major international event will feature 12 men’s and 12 women’s national teams from across Asia, competing in a thrilling two-day tournament that promises fast-paced action, top-level rugby, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Organised by Asia Rugby, the second and final leg of the series will mark a proud moment for Sri Lanka Rugby, as the island once again becomes the center of Asian rugby.

“This will be a celebration of sevens rugby, with elite athletes, exciting matches, and passionate fans all coming together in Colombo,” Asia Rugby said in its announcement.

The tournament is being supported by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Sri Lanka and several local partners, who played a key role in securing the event for Sri Lanka.

With the continent’s best teams vying for regional glory, and the packed grandstands expected at the Racecourse, this will be one of the biggest rugby events ever held in Sri Lanka.

(dailynews.lk)

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A teen of Sri Lankan origin has emerged victorious at the 2025 USA Karate National Championship recently.

Manmitha Senadhi Jinasena, competed in the under-15 age category, representing Maryland from Senshi Karate Do.

Showing talent in Karate from the tender age of seven, Manmita has previously won a Gold Medal from Kata and Silver Medal from Kumite sections from Mid – Atlantic Karate Championship 2025 held in VA USA. Moni represented Senshi Karate Do, Maryland team and many of her team players won many medals in the tournament.

Manmitha, who is a grandchild of well known actress Malani Fonseka, is also involved in theatre and has performed in many musical stage dramas such as Mamma Mia,  Charlotte and Web, Once upon a metres and Radium Girl. She is performing in a new drama Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Bangladesh made a comeback at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium yesterday (July 13) to level the series 1-1 after defeating Sri Lanka by 83 runs.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka’s decision backfired as Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 177/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Despite early setbacks, with openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon dismissed cheaply for just 7 runs on the board but the visitors bounced back, led by a brilliant 76 off 50 balls by Captain Litton Das, who anchored a crucial 69-run partnership with Towhid Hridoy for the third wicket.

However, Sri Lanka was bundled out for a mere 94 runs, collapsing in just 17.2 overs.