20th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship from March 26
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The official launch event attended by officials from D. Samsons and Sons and the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation. (From left): D. Samsons and Sons General Manager, Pradeep Samarathunga, Director Asanka Rajapaksa, Managing Director Thusitha R. Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation President Kanchana Jayaratne, General Secretary A.S. Nalaka, and Treasurer Thushara S. Perera were present at the event
DSI announced the launch of its 20th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship last week at a press conference held at Hotel Nippon in Colombo. The number one footwear manufacturer in the country has come forward, together with the support of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF) and the School Volleyball Association (SVA) 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 with SLVF and the Ministry of Education, the purpose of the championship is to provide an opportunity as well as necessary support to both rural and urban area volleyball players. The championship is a platform of national standard for players to display their skills, also further building their careers and pursuing their passion in both the national and international arenas.
Managing Director of D. Samson and Sons, Thusitha R. Rajapaksa speaking at the launch event
The initiation of the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship has contributed to the development of nearly 1,000 sports personalities over the years. At the point of initiation, a total of 198 teams participated in the championship. This year, the organisers expect the participation of over 5,000 teams from across the island.
SLVF President Kanchana Jayaratne addressing the gathering
The age categories for the championship are Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 for boys and girls. The tournament will be held at both district and national levels, with the district level matches taking place from March 26 to May 8, and the national stage matches are scheduled to take place from June 15 to 21 at Galle volleyball house. The final matches will be on July 2 and 3.
“It is a significant occasion for us at DSI, as 2022 marks the 20th year of the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship. It is both a pleasure and privilege for DSI to sponsor this much anticipated annual event, which serves as a platform of recognition for the talented young sportsmen and women from schools all across the island. It is also our hope that the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship will play a crucial role in developing and popularising volleyball as the national sport of our country,” said Thusitha Rajapaksa, the Managing Director of D. Samson and Sons.
Applications for the tournament will be available by February 15 at respective schools and all DSI showrooms islandwide, and the completed applications should be submitted to the nearest DSI showroom. Applications can also be posted through mail to the Marketing Department at No. 257, High level Road, Navinna, Maharagama. All completed applications must be submitted before March 15.
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