18th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship kicks off in April

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Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation Tournament Committee Chairman Kanchana Jayarathne, General Secretary A.S. Nalaka, Ministry of Education Sports Director Manjula Kariyawasam, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation President and Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyabalapitiya, D. Samson & Sons Managing Director Thusitha Rajapaksha, Director Kaushalya Perera and Senior Manager (Marketing) Upendra Gunawardhana

DSI this week announced the launch of the 18th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship at a press conference at the Hotel Nippon.

The number one footwear manufacturer in the country has come forward, with 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 book of Sri Lankan volleyball.

Initiated by DSI in 1999 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 to rural and urban volleyball players as well as a platform of national standard for them 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 in 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 4,000 teams from across the island.

The tournament will be held at both, district and national levels with the district matches taking place from 27 April to 1 May, and the national level matches from 31 May to 2 July. Final matches will be on 3 and 4 August. The age categories are as follows: Under 11 Boys/Girls, Under 13 Boys/Girls, Under 15 Boys/Girls, Under 17 Boys/Girls and Under 19 Boys/Girls. The Under 11 Boys/Girls category has been added for the first time this year.

Applications for the tournament can be collected from respective schools and all DSI showrooms across the island. Once completed the applications can be submitted to the school from which the application was received, or to any DSI showroom island-wide. Applications can also be posted to The Marketing Department No. 257, High level Road, Navinna, Maharagama. All applications must be submitted before 6 April.