Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout Tournament 2024 Kicks Off this Friday

Picture (L-R) Prashan Costa - Senior Manager, Marketing Operations, Dialog Axiata PLC, Pubudu Aluthgedara, Head of Business - Media and Content, Dialog Axiata PLC, Harsha Samaranayake - Vice President, Brand and Media, Dialog Axiata PLC, Kamal Ariyasinghe - President, SLSRFA, M.B.B Attanayake- Deputy President, SLSRFA and D.W.M Nimmana - General Secretary, SLSRFA

Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider and prolific promoter of sports, Dialog Axiata PLC, proudly announces its sponsorship of the much-anticipated Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout Tournament 2024. The tournament is set to kick off this Friday, 30th August, with an exciting opener between D.S. Senanayake College and Wesley College at Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo. As the defending champions, St. Peter’s College, who recently secured their second consecutive title in the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament 2024, have earned a bye and will advance directly to the semi-finals. The tournament promises to showcase the finest school rugby talent in the country, culminating in a grand finale in September. Rugby enthusiasts nationwide are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches that lie ahead in this prestigious competition.

As the principal sponsor, Dialog has arranged for the live broadcast of the tournament on Dialog Television through ThePapare TV (Channel 63) and ThePapare TV HD (Channel 126). Additionally, the tournament will be available on Dialog ViU and ThePapare.com, ensuring that current and former students, parents, supporters, well-wishers, and the wider rugby-loving community in Sri Lanka can enjoy comprehensive coverage of the event.

This year’s tournament features participation from top-tier schools, each bringing their rich rugby heritage and competitive spirit to the field. The matches are expected to draw large crowds and enthusiastic support from alumni and fans across the country. As the defending champions, St. Peter’s College enters the tournament with high expectations, aiming to retain the President’s Trophy and solidify their legacy in Sri Lankan school rugby.

In addition to its support for school rugby, Dialog is also a dedicated sponsor of Sri Lanka’s national cricket, volleyball, and esports teams, as well as the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka Golf Open. The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through sponsorships with the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka and the National Paralympic Committee, enabling athletes to compete in national and international tournaments. Furthering its commitment to empowering future champions, Dialog continues to support the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball, national junior and senior netball tournaments, and schools rugby.