A 15-year-old school football player from Chakkuvally, Kollam, became a social-media sensation after people noticed his resemblance to footballer Lamine Yamal. The student plays as a defender for his school football team at Peruvazhi Government High School. Reports said a video featuring him wearing a Yamal jersey attracted millions of views.
Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam conducted its Inter-Department Badminton Tournament 2026 on September 11 at Taurus Sports Club. Students from different departments participated in competitive badminton matches, with the event focusing on sportsmanship, teamwork and student participation.
Aries Kollam Sailors were part of the 2026 Kerala Cricket League season. In a September 3 match, Kollam Sailors defeated Calicut Globstars by six wickets, chasing 176 runs in 17.2 overs. M. Ajnas scored an unbeaten 64, while Vatsal Govind contributed 42 runs
The Olympian Suresh Babu Indoor Stadium in Kollam is undergoing another review ahead of a proposed visit by the Sports Minister. The project, reported to have crossed ₹33 crore, has faced construction and implementation issues. A recent site inspection was carried out to review the project and discuss steps for its progress. Category: Sports InfrastructureDate: 22 September 2026Location: Kollam
The 54th Kallada Jalotsavam and the second-leg match of the 2026 Champions Boat League are being held on 23 September 2026 at the Kallada River in Kollam. The event features traditional snake-boat racing and attracts participating boat clubs and spectators. Kerala Tourism lists Kallada as one of the venues in the 2026 Champions Boat League.
