The Torch relay of SLUG 2016 reached University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 30th August 2016.  The torch was handed over to our athletes by those of the University of Moratuwa and it was then passed onto the athletes of the University of Visual and Performing Arts. This relay commenced on 26th August from the University...Read More

The Twelfth Sri Lanka University Games started yesterday with an Opening Ceremony. It is now in progress from September 1 to 12 at seven venues. Twenty one sports will be included in tSLUG 2016. They are: Badminton, Basketball, Baseball, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Elle, Hockey, Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Netball, Rugby, Football, Karate, Wrestling, Rowing,...Read More

Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG), the utmost sports festival of universities in Sri Lanka, is a great platform to unleash hidden talents of university students. The event was given birth to back in 1980 at the University of Peradeniya according to a suggestion made by the then Director of Physical Education of University of Peradeniya,...Read More

Sumedha Ranasinghe, athlete from Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura representing Sri Lankan Olympic Team, achieved a 71.93m throw at the Men’s javelin throw qualifications in the Rio olympics 2016. He missed the chance to take part in the final as 80m was the qualifying point. (19th August 2016) The athlete was ranked...Read More

This is with reference to your application for the aptitude test for the admission of students for the above study program. You are kindly requested to be present for a written and practical test to consider your suitability for the above study program. The written test will be held on 23.06.2016 from 09.30 a.m to 11.00...Read More

The University of Moratuwa International Shuttlers’ Fest 2016 (UMiSF) is an annual event organized by the badminton team of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with the university’s division of physical education. This event is structured with the intention of developing shuttling skills among undergraduates and school children. This event has gotten bigger and better...Read More

The Colors night of the University was held with much glamour, excitement and enjoyment on the 19th May 2016 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo awarding the exemplary sports men and women of Japura. The chief guest for the evening was Prof. Sampath Amaratunga, Vice Chancellor of the University. This year’s event recognized 318 Color’s holders...Read More

Joining hands with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, the first ever 3 x 3 Inter University Basketball tournament was organized by the Basketball Association of Japura marking two exciting days in the university sports calendar. This was held on the 7th and 8th of May 2016 at the University courts, bringing together many a basketball...Read More

After their exciting win in the recently concluded South Asian Games 2016, Chameera Ginige and Erandi Warusawithana brings J’pura more pride at being selected for the National table Tennis Team that represents Sri Lanka at the World Team Table Tennis Championship 2016. The event will be held in Malaysia from 28th February to 6th March....Read More

In its history of 20 years, the the Grand Asian Chess Challenge (GACC) witnessed the best performance by a Sri Lankan team, as they won the 2nd place at the team event,  in this year’s GACC held at University of Malaya from 21st to 27th January.  And this achievement becomes even special as this victorious...Read More