16th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship kicks off on 7 May

DSI recently announced the launch of the 16th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship at a press conference at the Olympic House Auditorium. 

The number one footwear manufacturer in the country has come forward, gaining the support of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and the School Volleyball Association of the Ministry of Education, to organise this tournament, which has a significant spot in the history of Sri Lankan volleyball. 

Initiated in 1999 by DSI along with the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and the Ministry of Education, the purpose of the championship is to provide an opportunity as well as necessary support in order to give rural and urban volleyball players a platform of national standard to show off their skills and further build their careers in both the national and international arena. The initiation of the Schools Volleyball Championship has contributed to the development of nearly 40 sports personalities. 

At the point of initiation a total of 198 teams participated in the championship. This year the organisers expect the participation of over 3000 teams from across the island.

The tournament will be held at both, district and national levels with the district matches taking place from the May 7 to June 6 and the national level matches from June 20 to 26.  Final matches will be on July 15 and 16. The age categories are as follows: under 14 boys/girls, under 16 boys/girls and under 18 boys/girls.