Mercantile Volleyball Championship finals concludes

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The final matches of the Mercantile Volleyball Championship were held on 16 and 17 September at the National Youth Services Centre in Maharagama.

Organised annually by the Mercantile Volleyball Association, the tournament’s primary purpose is to build the spirit of sportsmanship and unity among the participants, thus benefitting the organisation for which they work. The championship serves as a means of further popularising the country’s national sport. The game also helps to unearth hidden sporting talent among employees while helping them to improve their health.

The tournament was held under accepted national rules and regulations and provided an opportunity for both men and women to participate.

The tournament prizes were awarded under three categories - Super League, Championship and Division ‘A’. Prize money for the winning teams exceeded Rs. 1 million rupees and the best male performer received a motorcycle while a scooter was awarded to the best player in the women’s category. Trophies were awarded to the winners and runners-up and to the best player in the men and women’s categories.

The awards distributed among the different categories were as follows:

Super League: Men – Winner: MAS Active Leisureline - Katunayake
Most Outstanding Player: Shehan Lakshitha
Women – Winner: MAS Holdings
Most Outstanding Player: Thakshila Madurangi
Championship: Men – Winner: David Peiris Motor Company Ltd.
Most Outstanding Player: Kalidu Mihiruk
Women – Winner: Omega Line Sports Club
Most Outstanding Player: T. Prabodha Madushani Thilakarathne
Division A: Men – Winner: Prosperous Ltd.
Most Outstanding Player: N.M.M Infas
Women – Winner: Omega Line Sports Club
Most Outstanding Player: T.M. Piumi Maheshila

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