22nd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship kicks off in August

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Presenting the sponsorship cheque at the launch of the 22nd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship 2024, Sri Lanka Schools Volleyball Association President W.P.I. Samarakoon, Education Ministry Director (Physical Education and Sports) Athula Wijewardhane, Sri Lanka Volleyball, Federation General Secretary A.S. Nalaka, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation President and National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka Vice President Kanchana Jayarathna, D Samson & Sons Managing Director Thusitha Rajapaksa, Director Asanka Rajapaksa, General Manager Pradeep Samarathunga

DSI this week announced the launch of the 22nd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship from August.

The tournament will be held at district and national levels, with the district matches taking place on 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 June, and 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 July, 2024. The teams that win first and second places in the district level competitions will qualify for the national level. The national level matches will be played from 7 to 11 August, 2024. The final matches will be held from 2 to 3 November, 2024, at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

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 arenas. With a total of 198 teams participating in the championship from the point of initiation, the Schools Volleyball Championship has contributed to the development of nearly 400 sports personalities. This year, the organisers expect the participation of over 4,000 teams from across the island.

“2024 holds special significance for DSI as it marks the 22nd anniversary of the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship. It’s both a pleasure and a privilege for DSI to be the sponsor of this highly anticipated yearly event, which serves as a stage for recognising the talents of young sportsmen and women from schools across the island. It is also our hope that the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship will play a pivotal role in nurturing and popularising volleyball as the national sport of our country,” stated D. Samson & Sons Ltd. Managing Director Thusitha Rajapaksa.

The age categories are Under-11 boys and girls, Under-13 boys and girls, Under-15 boys and girls, Under-17 boys and girls, and Under-19 boys and girls.

Applications for the tournament will be available at all DSI showrooms across the island. For more details, the respective applicants can contact Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation on 011-2669344, 25 District Coordinators, School Volleyball Association Secretary C.L. Kumara on 0773329702, or send emails to Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation General Secretary A.S. Nalaka - [email protected].

Completed applications should be submitted to the nearest DSI showroom. Applications can also be posted to the Marketing Department at No. 257, High Level Road, Navinna, Maharagama. All applications must be submitted before 31 May 2024.