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Colombo Racecourse (Sinhala: කොළඹ තුරඟ තරඟ පිටිය) is a historical harness racing course in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. During the Second World War , it was used as a temporary airfield. [ 2 ]
Since the first List A match at the ground in July 1994, 95 List A matches have been played there. [3] The highest first-class score is 237 by Shehan Jayasuriya for Chilaw Marians in 2016–17. [4] The best bowling figures are 9 for 15 by Mario Villavarayan for Bloomfield in 1996–97. [5] [6]
The Royal College Sports Complex is the rugby union grounds of Royal College, Colombo, previously known as the Royal College Rugby Grounds. It serves as a multi-use stadium and sports complex. Built in 2000 with funds from the Royal College Union (RCU), current students, and parents, it is managed by a Board of Management appointed by the RCU. [1]
This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Colombo Racecourse; CR & FC Grounds; E. Edward Henry Pedris Grounds; H. Havelock Park; R. Royal College Sports Complex;
Colombo, Western Province: 35,000: v 28 August 1992: v 14 July 2017: v 5 April 1986: v 7 August 2024: v 10 February 2009: v 18 January 2024 [20] Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: Dambulla, Central Province: 16,800 — — v 23 March 2001: v 13 November 2024: v 17 February 2024: v 10 November 2024 [21] Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC ...
Colombo Racecourse; Galle Face Green; G. Galle International Stadium; Galle Services Club This page was last edited on 8 July 2018, at 08:03 (UTC). Text is ...
The concept of an outdoor sporting stadium was initially raised by V. A. Sugathadasa, the Mayor of Colombo (1956–57, 1963–65), the country's first Minister of Sports (1966–70) and Chairman of the National Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee. [3] Construction of the stadium commenced on 16 January 1957 and was completed on 16 December ...
This is a list of currently active horse racing venues, both Thoroughbred racing and harness racing, sorted by country. In most English-speaking countries they are called "racecourses". In most English-speaking countries they are called "racecourses".