Mixed fortunes for Lankan boxers
 

SRI LANKAN boxers experienced mixed fortunes at the inaugural dual boxing contest against the Philippines organised by the Amateur Boxing Association of Sri Lanka and worked off at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium yesterday. The Sri Lankan men's team put up an impressive performance to win four bouts out of six events while the women's team disappointed winning just a solitary gold medal from the four events that were worked off.

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7th SAARC golf championships:

Gagan and Thushani set the pace on opening day
 

Gagan Verma of India with 74 gross in the men's and Thushani Selvaratnam of Sri Lanka with 73 gross in the Ladies Championship lead on the first day the 7th SAARC Golf Championships at Rajawella yesterday. It is organised by the Sri Lanka Golf Union and the Victoria Golf and Country Resort. Six countries from the SAARC Region namely defending champions Pakistan, India (runner up), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan teed off at the beautiful Victoria Golf Course.

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