Sri Lanka men's national volleyball team

Sri Lanka
Association	Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation
Confederation	AVC
Head coach	Channa Jayasekara
FIVB ranking	NR (5 October 2025)
Uniforms
Home	Away
Asian Championship
Appearances	12 (First in 1989)
Best result	8th (2011)
Asian Challenge Cup

The Sri Lanka men's national volleyball team represents Sri Lanka in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches, governed by Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF).^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Notable players

1) W.W.C. de Silva

One of the earliest internationally recognized Sri Lankan volleyball players. Represented Sri Lanka in Asian level competitions. Known for helping establish Sri Lanka as a South Asian Volleyball force in early decades.

2) Rohan de Silva

Played a key role in Asian volleyball confederation tournaments. Known for power attacking and leadership. Later contributed to volleyball administration and development

3) Priyantha Fernando

Represented Sri Lanka in multiple South Asian Games. A member of teams that won medals at SAF and SAG tournaments.

4) Sumith Priyankara

One of Sri Lanka's most consistent international performers. Represented country in Asian Games and AVC championships. Known for blocking and quick net play.

5) Chamara Sampath

Played in Asian level club and national tournaments. Known for strong spiking ability

6) Pradeep Rangana

Rapresented Sri Lanka in Asian championships. Made competitive phases against Pakistan, India, Iran and Kazakhstan. Later involved in coaching and talent development.

7) Janaka Perera

Captained Sri Lanka during interntional tours many times including SAF games and AVC events. Known for tactical awareness and defence.

Year	Result	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	PW	PL
1975	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1979	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1983	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1987	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1989	13th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1991	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1993	13th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1995	9th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1997	15th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1999	12th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	14th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	16th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	8th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	15th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	13th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	14th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	14th place	7	3	4	11	14	548	593
Total	0/19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Year	Result	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	PW	PL
1958	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1962	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1966	11th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1970	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1974	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1978	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1982	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1986	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1990	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1994	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	Did not participate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	13th place	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	0/16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Year	Result	Pld	W	L	SW	SL
2018	3rd place	6	4	2	14	6
2022	Did not participate
2023	13th place	4	2	2	8	6
2024	Did not participate
Total	2/4	10	6	4	22	12

- Kalika Wasanthapriya - head coach
- Shamil Malinda - trainer
- Mahinda Bandara - Assistant and vice president
- Milroy Thissera - Assistant coach
- Tenuka Malinda - Team manager

Updated with CAVA Nations Cup 2025 details

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