“The U19 team’s journey through the championship is a testament to hard work and sportsmanship.”
Sri Lanka secured third place at the 2025 Central Asian U19 Girls’ Volleyball Championship held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. In the bronze medal match, the Sri Lanka U19 team defeated Maldives in straight sets, 25‑6, 25‑11, 25‑10, to claim the podium finish.
Earlier in the tournament, Sri Lanka faced the eventual champions Kyrgyzstan in the semi-finals but lost 3‑0 with scores of 26‑24, 25‑21, 25‑15. Despite the setback, the team showed great determination and bounced back strongly in the third-place playoff.
The tournament saw competitive matches from all participating teams, including Nepal and Maldives. Sri Lanka’s victory in the bronze match highlighted their skill, teamwork, and growing experience on the international stage.
This achievement provides a significant boost to youth women’s volleyball in Sri Lanka and encourages further development of the sport in the country. Fans and coaches praised the team for their resilience and sportsmanship throughout the championship.