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The Mercantile Volleyball Association recently announced the dates of one of the most anticipated sporting events in Sri Lanka’s mercantile calendar – the Mercantile Volleyball Championship 2019.
The tournament was introduced as a means of fostering goodwill and comradeship among the local mercantile fraternity, while at the same time popularising the country’s national sport. Following its revival in 2012, which saw the participation of 50 teams, the Mercantile Volleyball Championship celebrates its eighth year with an anticipated total of over 100 teams in both the men and women’s categories.
This year’s championship is being organized by a passionate and spirited team led by Lakmal Jayasinghe, the General Manager of Sri Lanka Telecom, and an executive committee made up of representatives from reputed companies in Sri Lanka.
The tournament will be held under the designated national rules and regulations. Employees who have joined their respective organisations before 30Juneare eligible to participate.
The preliminary matches of the Mercantile Volleyball Tournament 2019 are scheduled to be held at the Maharagama National Youth Centre Court on 7and8 September, while the finals will be held on 2 and 3 November at the Indoor Stadium of the National Youth Centre in Maharagama.
The tournament will be held under three categories – Super League, Championship and Division ‘A’ with the total prize money exceeding Rs. 1 million. Best Players (Men and Women) will receive a motorcycle each in addition to the trophies for Winners, Runners-Up and the Best Player – Male and Female under the categories of Best Setter, Best Attacker and Best Player.
The awards to be distributed among the different categories will be as follows:
Super League:
Male – First place: Rs. 150,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 100,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 50,000 and trophy
Female – First place: Rs. 100,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 50,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 25,000 and trophy
Championship:
Male -First place: Rs. 100,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 50,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 25,000 and trophy
Female – First place: Rs. 80,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 40,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 25,000 and trophy
Division A:
Male – First place: Rs. 30,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 20,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 10,000 and trophy
Female – First place: Rs. 30,000 and trophy
Second place: Rs. 20,000 and trophy
Third place: Rs. 10,000 and trophy
There will also be many other events to keep the excitement high during the preliminary rounds as well as during the finals, such as the selection of the Lucky Captain and the Best Coach, etc.
The Platinum Sponsor of the tournament is MAS Holdings Ltd., while the Gold Sponsors are Sunquick, Brandix Lanka Ltd., Lanka Tiles, David Pieris Motor Company Ltd., Expo Lanka (EFI) and Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT). The role of Silver Sponsors has been taken on by Omega Line Ltd. and Ocean Lanka Ltd. The Bronze Sponsors of the event are Maliban Biscuits, JAT Holdings Ltd. and Asia Broadcasting Cooperation Ltd.
Through this tournament, the Mercantile Volleyball Association seeks to provide a platform for budding volleyball players in the country to receive good opportunities and aid them in the achievement of higher levels in the national game. The Mercantile Volleyball Championship has so far produced four National Players and strives to continue the trend.
The MVA has made a tradition of felicitating veteran players on an annual basis, recognizing their service and contribution to the national game.
The closing date for applications will be 15August. Further details can be obtained by calling 0710 682 682 (Chandana) or 077 648 5456 (Buddhi) or by logging on to www.mva.lk or by e-mailing [email protected]. Applications can be posted to The Mercantile Volleyball Association, No 33, Torrington Place, Colombo 7.
