DSI Announces the Launch of the 18th DSI Super Sport Schools Volleyball Championship

 

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

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 organize this tournament, which has a significant spot in the history book 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 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 organizers expect the participation of over 3500 teams from across the island.

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