Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) will once again sponsor the National Volleyball Championship which is scheduled to start at the end of the month.
As in the previous years the National Volleyball Championship will be conducted under the Novice and Super League categories, forming altogether four categories for men and women. The tournament will be held at the district level and later National level. The final matches will be held on 18th November at Maharagama National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium.
For the first time in the island, the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF) is holding a number of exclusive matches in outdoor venues in several areas including Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota, Galle and Trincomalee.
The country’s top 8 Men’s teams and top 6 Women’s teams are expected to showcase their sporting prowess at the venues.
Usually the premier matches are played indoors, and are witnessed by a limited audience. However, during this year’s convention it was suggested to conduct the matches outdoors so that a great number of fans can witness these high-end matches.
Accordingly, a number of exclusive matches will be held outdoors to the delight of the Volleyball fans throughout the island. A participation of 2500 to 3000 teams are expected this year.
President of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya sharing his views on the role played by Munchee said,
“Munchee has spearheaded an endeavor to boost the sporting potential of youth across the island, and help them elevate their skills and talents to play on a national level. This is a moment where a commercial company has transcended from its commercial objectives and contributed towards a national cause. Let us pray that Munchee will have more strength and courage to continue their notable services for many more years to come.”
Commenting on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Ceylon Biscuits Limited Mr. Nalin Karunaratne said,
“As a leading local business conglomerate, our main objective for extending this sponsorship towards Munchee National Volleyball Championship is to support and uplift the country’s national sport – Volleyball.”
The Championship will commence on 30th September at Galigamuwa Maha Vidyalaya grounds at 9 am. Air Force, Army, Navy, National Youth Services Council, Ports Authority, Police, Ceylon Electricity Board and Mercantile Combined will be the 8 teams that will be competing in the men’s category of the Super League while Army, Navy, Air Force, National Youth Services Council, Police and Mercantile Combined will be the 6 teams that will be competing in that of the women’s category.
The awards to be distributed among the different categories will be as follows;
Super League – Men’s and Women’s
1st place – Rs. 150,000 & trophy
2nd place – Rs. 100,000 & trophy
3rd place – Rs. 50,000 & trophyNovices Division – Men’s and Women’s
1st place – Rs. 100,000 & trophy
2nd place – Rs. 50,000 & trophy
3rd place – Rs. 25,000 & trophy
