DSI announced the launch of its 20th DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship on the 2nd of February 2022 at a press conference held at Hotel Nippon, Colombo 02.
The number one footwear manufacturer in the country has come forward, together with 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 by DSI in 1999 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 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. 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 organizers expect the participation of over 5,000 teams from across the island.
The age categories for the championship are Under 11 Boys / Girls, Under 13 Boys / Girls, Under 15 Boys / Girls, Under 17 Boys /Girls, and Under 19 Boys /Girls. The tournament will be held at both district and national levels, with the district-level matches taking place from the 26th of March to the 8th of May, and the national-level matches scheduled to take place from the 15th to the 21st of June at Galle volleyball house. The final matches will be on the 02nd & 03rd of July.
“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/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 popularizing Volleyball as the national sport of our country”, said Mr. Thusitha Rajapaksa, Managing Director of D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd.
Applications for the tournament will be available by the 15th of February 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 the 15th of March 2022.