Dialog Powers Sri Lanka Men's Volleyball as the CAVA Campaign Begins in Pakistan

Seated L to R - Deepthi Romesh – Captain, Sri Lanka National Men's Volleyball Team; Mr. Morris Chaminda – Trainer; Mr. Kalika Wasanthapriya – Assistant Coach; Senior DIG Sajeewa Medawatte – President, Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation; Mr. A.H.M.U. Aruna Bandara – Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports; Mr. A. Achudan – Director General, Department of Sports Development; General W.M.N.K.D. Bandara – Team Manager; Mr. Petros Petroglou – Head Coach; Mr. M.S.M. Kumara – Assistant Coach.

The #1 connectivity provider and a prolific promoter of sports, Dialog Axiata PLC, celebrates over two decades of partnership with Sri Lankan volleyball, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to powering the sport from grassroots development to the international stage. Continuing this enduring legacy, Dialog proudly supports the Sri Lanka National Volleyball Team as they prepare to compete at the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Volleyball Championship. Sri Lanka will open its campaign against Kazakhstan on 22 July in Islamabad, Pakistan, marking the start of a five-match preliminary round against some of the region's strongest volleyball nations

The eight-day championship, organised by the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), will be held from 22 to 29 July and features six competing nations: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka team is sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading telecommunication provider and sports promoter.

Sri Lanka will be led by captain Deepti Romesh, while Ayesha Dilhan has been named vice-captain for the tournament.

Following the opening match against Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka will face host nation Pakistan on 23 July, Nepal on 24 July, Afghanistan on 26 July, and Bangladesh on 27 July. The preliminary round will determine the semifinalists, with the knockout stage scheduled for 28 July, followed by the third-place playoff and the final on 29 July.

Following the opening match against Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka will face host nation Pakistan on 23 July, Nepal on 24 July, Afghanistan on 26 July, and Bangladesh on 27 July. The preliminary round will determine the semifinalists, with the knockout stage scheduled for 28 July, followed by the third-place playoff and the final on 29 July.

The national squad will leave for Islamabad on 20 July, aiming to make a strong start when they take on Kazakhstan in their opening fixture.

Sri Lanka's Fixtures:

• 22 July: Kazakhstan vs Sri Lanka
• 23 July: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
• 24 July: Sri Lanka vs Nepal
• 26 July: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
• 27 July: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the National Cricket, Volleyball and Esports teams. Dialog is also the primary sponsor of Sri Lanka Golf Open and Paralympic sports by powering the National Para Games, and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games. Further, in line with its commitment towards empowering the champions of tomorrow, the company has a close association with the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, and Schools Rugby.