DSI, a leading footwear brand in the country, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF) and the Schools Volleyball Association of the Ministry of Education to launch the 23rd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship. 

Initiated 26 years ago alongside the SLVF and Ministry of Education, the championship aims to provide opportunities and essential support to rural and urban volleyball players. It also serves as a national platform for showcasing athletes’ skills and advancing their careers on both national and international stages. 

Since its inception, the tournament has featured 198 teams and has contributed to the development of nearly 400 sporting personalities. This year, the organisers anticipate the participation of over 4,000 teams from across the island. 

“The year 2025 is special for DSI as it marks the 23rd anniversary of the DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship. It is both an honour and a privilege for DSI to sponsor this highly anticipated annual event, which provides a stage for recognising the talents of young sportsmen and women from schools across the country. 

“We also hope that the championship will continue to play a vital role in nurturing and popularising volleyball as our national sport,” said D. Samson & Sons Ltd. Managing Director Thusitha Rajapaksa. 

The tournament features the following age categories: Under 11 Boys’ and Girls’, Under 13 Boys’ and Girls’, Under 15 Boys’ and Girls’, Under 17 Boys’ and Girls’, and Under 19 Boys’ and Girls’. 

The tournament will be held at district and national levels. District matches are scheduled for 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 June, as well as 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 July. 

Teams securing first and second places at the district level will qualify for the national level, with matches taking place from 20-24 August. 

The finals will be held on 15 and 16 November at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.