Colombo Kickerz Football Academy successfully hosted the Juventus Training Camp Colombo 2026 at the CR & FC Grounds in Colombo, marking the much-anticipated return of the programme after its successful inaugural edition in 2025.
The five-day training camp brought together around 50 young footballers from across Sri Lanka, providing them with the rare opportunity to train under official Juventus Academy coaches from Italy. Participants were introduced to internationally recognised coaching techniques and professional football development standards based on the renowned Juventus Academy methodology.
To ensure a high-quality learning experience, Colombo Kickerz intentionally limited the number of participants, allowing coaches to provide more personalised attention and individual guidance. The programme focused on developing technical ability, tactical awareness, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth, while the smaller training groups enabled players to receive in-depth one-on-one coaching and tailored feedback throughout the camp.
Speaking about the initiative, Suranga Ratnayake, Chief Operating Officer of Aitken Spence Travels, said the company remains committed to supporting young footballers by creating opportunities that help them develop their skills and pursue their ambitions on the international stage.
The Juventus Training Camp Colombo 2026 further reinforced Colombo Kickerz Football Academy's commitment to youth football development in Sri Lanka, giving aspiring players access to world-class coaching while delivering an authentic Juventus Academy experience. The programme continues to play a significant role in nurturing the country's next generation of football talent through international expertise and professional training standards.
SriLankan Airlines Reschedules Melbourne Service Expansion to November 2026
SriLankan Airlines has postponed its planned expansion of services between Colombo and Melbourne, with the increase in weekly flights now scheduled to commence on 15 November 2026 instead of the previously announced 2 August 2026.
The oneworld alliance member had originally planned to increase frequencies on the route from seven to ten flights per week, but the enhancement has been delayed by just over three months. The revised schedule was reflected in the airline's timetable update released during the week of 6 July 2026.
Under the updated schedule, SriLankan Airlines will continue operating its existing daily services until mid-November, after which three additional weekly flights will be introduced, boosting connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia's second-largest city.
The additional services will operate as follows:
UL604: Colombo (00:35) – Melbourne (16:00)
UL608: Colombo (14:15) – Melbourne (05:00+1) – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
UL609: Melbourne (07:10) – Colombo (12:10) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
UL605: Melbourne (17:30) – Colombo (22:30)
The increase to ten weekly flights is expected to strengthen travel options for business and leisure passengers while enhancing connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia ahead of the peak travel season.
Colombo Kickerz to Host Juventus Training Camp in Sri Lanka Once Again in 2026
