Sri Lanka’s senior women spikers eye top-placed finish at 2019 Asia Championship

Seated from left: Team Manager Renuka Nilmini, Trainer Amila Wijepala, Head Coach Roberto Sepero, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation President Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation General Secretary A.S. Nalaka, Asst. Coach Janaka Indrajith, and Team Captain Wasana Madumali. Standing from left: Dilusha Sajeewani, Ashani Chamodika Jayathunga, Amani Kaushalya, Ruwani Thakshala, Anuththara Sandamali, Ayesha Madurika, Kaveesha Lakshani, Sanjeewani Karunarathna, Hashini Lakshika, Apsara Sewmali, Thilini Wasana, Kanhana Chathurani, and Sanduni Dineshika Ranathunga 

A 14-member strong senior volleyball team leaves Sri Lankan shores this week to compete for a top finish at the Asian Volleyball Championship 2019, which will be worked off from 18-25 August in Seoul, South Korea. 

In the previous Asian championship, Sri Lanka secured 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 Axiata PLC is the official sponsor of the National Cricket, Rugby, Volleyball and Netball teams and is also closely associated with school’s cricket, club rugby, club football and Para Games. 

The Sri Lanka senior women’s team for 2019 Asia Championship

1.Wasana Madumali

2.Dilusha Sanjeewani

3.Ashani Chamodika Jayathunga

4.Amani Kaushalya

5.Ruwani Thakshala

6.Anuththara Sandamali

7.Ayesha Madhurika

8.Kaveesha Lakshani

9.Sanjeewani Karunarathna

10.Hashini Lakshika

11.Apsara Sewmali

12.Thilini Wasana

13.Kanchana Chathurani

14.Saduni Dineshika Ranathunga