18 August, 2019
The Sri Lanka volleyball team: Standing back row from left: Dilusha Sajeewani, Ashani Chamodika Jayathunga, Amani Kaushalya, Ruwani Thakshala, Anuththara Sandamali, Ayesha Madurika, Kaveesha Lakshani, Sanjeewani Karunaratne, Hashini Lakshika, Apsara Sewmali, Thilini Wasana, Kanhana Chathurani and Dineshika Ranathunga. Seated: Renuka Nilmini (team Manager), Amila Wijepala (trainer), Roberto Sepero (coach), Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (MP and President Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation), AS Nalaka (General Secretary Volleyball Federation), Janaka Indrajith (assistant coach) and Wasana Madumali (captain)
A 14-member strong senior Sri Lanka volleyball team left this week to compete at the Asian Volleyball Championship 2019 that will be worked-off from August 18 to 25 in Seoul, South Korea.
In the previous Asian championship, Sri Lanka secured the 12th place, while Japan became the overall champs.
In this year’s tourney Sri Lanka is in Pool D and will compete against Indonesia and China in the preliminary round matches. Teams from 13 countries will be competing for the Asian Championship.
Dialog is the official sponsor of volleyball in Sri Lanka.