WADA reduces Dickwella’s punishment

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6 months ago

December 11, 2024

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has reduced Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella’s cricket ban to 3 months from three years.

Following an appeal made by the cricketer, it was found that he had consumed a substance of abuse out of competition and that it was unrelated to sports performance.

As such, the WADA announced yesterday that Dickwella’s three-year ineligibility period imposed by the disciplinary panel should be reduced to 03 months, commencing on 13 August 2024.

When inquired, Farveez Mahroof the Secretary of the cricketer’s Club, the Nondescripts Cricket Club where Dickwella trains, told Newswire that the cricketer had informed the club of WADA’s decision.

Mahroof further said that the club was now awaiting clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in this regard.

Even though Dickwella has been allowed to train with the club, a future decision on his eligibility will be taken based on the SLC’s decision, he added.

On August 16 this year, SLC confirmed that Dickwella was suspended from participating in all forms of cricket with immediate effect due to an alleged anti-doping violation.

Dickwella was found guilty of a doping violation during the 2024 Lanka Premiere League (LPL) following a doping test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency.

(Newswire)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.