The 23rd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship concluded successfully, celebrating the remarkable talent and enthusiasm for volleyball among young athletes.

Held on the 15 and 16 November 2025 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 footwear brand partnered with the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and the Schools’ Volleyball Association of the Education Ministry to organise this prestigious tournament, which holds a significant place in the history of the sport.

Over 3,000 teams from across the island participated in this year’s tournament.

The tournament’s overall performance was marked by strong showings from several schools across multiple age groups. Dhammissara National School, Naththandiya and Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella, led the medal count, each securing two Championship titles.

Dhammissara NS dominated the girls’ junior categories (U11 Girls and U13 Girls), while Rajasinghe Vidyalaya swept the boys’ senior categories (U17 Boys and U19 Boys). Other champions included Elpitiya Primary School, Elpitiya (U11 Boys), Dharmapala Central College, Eheliyagoda (U13 Boys), President’s National School, Naththandiya (U15 Girls), St. Mary’s College, Chilaw (U15 Boys), Vijayaba Vidyalaya, Mahawa (U17 Girls) and Vijayaba National School, Hungama (U19 Girls).

In the Under 11 Girls’ category, Dhammissara National School, Naththandiya, won the title, followed by Dukkannawa Junior College, Naththandiya (Runner-up) and Reggie Ranathunga Vidyalaya, Minuwangoda (Third Place). The Under 11 Boys’ title went to Elpitiya Primary School, Elpitiya, with Gamini National School, Bentota as the runner-up and Dhammissara Central College, Naththandiya taking third place.

For the Under 13 Girls’, Dhammissara National School, Naththandiya, secured another title, with Wikramashila National School, Giriulla as runner-up and Sri Rahula Vidyalaya in third place. The Under 13 Boys’ championship was claimed by Dharmapala Central College, Eheliyagoda, followed by Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa (Runner-up) and Maris Stella College, Negombo (Third Place).

The Under 15 Girls’ champion was President’s National School, Naththandiya, with Mabima Vidyakara Maha Vidyalaya as runner-up and St. Anthony’s Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura finishing third. The Under 15 Boys’ champion was St. Mary’s College, Chilaw, defeating Dharmapala Central College, Eheliyagoda (Runner-up), while Rajasinghe Central College, Ruwanwella took third place.

In the senior categories, Vijayaba Vidyalaya, Mahawa, clinched the Under 17 Girls’ championship, with Vijayaba National School, Hungama as runner-up and Kehelumulla Maha Vidyalaya in third place. The Under 17 Boys’ title went to Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella, with Walasmulla National School, Hambantota as runner-up and Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Eheliyagoda in third place.

The Under 19 Girls’ championship was won by Vijayaba National School, Hungama, who beat Rajasinghe Central College, Ruwanwella (Runner-up), with Gemunu Central Maha Vidyalaya, Ingiridawula finishing third.

Finally, the Under 19 Boys’ championship was claimed by Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella, with President’s College, Naththandiya as runner-up and Loyola College, Negombo in third place.

Individual player excellence was a highlight of the tournament with several players receiving multiple accolades. The most prestigious “Player of the Year” awards went to Pawani Pabasara of Vijayaba National School, Hungama (U19 Girls) and K. M. V. C. Wijewickrama of Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella (U19 Boys), who also won Best Player in their respective U19 categories.

Dhammissara National School, Naththandiya, saw Shaini Madahashini (Best Player, U11 Girls) and Yensadi Imaya (Best Player and Best Attacker, U13 Girls) excel in the junior girls’ divisions.

Other top honours included Hansaja Didula Bandara of St. Mary’s College, Chilaw, who won both Best Player and Best Attacker for U15 Boys; Mandara Maheshi of President’s National School, Naththandiya, who was named Best Player and Best Blocker for U15 Girls; and G. R. J. H. A. Gunawardhana (Best Player, U17 Boys) and L. R. C. Liyanage (Best Setter, U19 Boys) of Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella.

Notably, St. Mary’s College, Chilaw, swept all six individual awards in the U15 Boys’ category, while Vijayaba National School, Hungama, swept six of the seven U19 Girls’ individual awards, affirming their dominance.