{"id":63529,"date":"2021-07-14T15:35:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=63529"},"modified":"2021-07-14T15:35:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:35:12","slug":"sri-lanka-begin-asian-senior-mens-championship-bid-with-straight-set-win-over-uzbekistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/sri-lanka-begin-asian-senior-mens-championship-bid-with-straight-set-win-over-uzbekistan\/","title":{"rendered":"SRI LANKA BEGIN ASIAN SENIOR MEN\u2019S CHAMPIONSHIP BID WITH STRAIGHT-SET WIN OVER UZBEKISTAN"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Bangkok, Thailand, July 14, 2021 &#8211; Hosts Sri Lanka pulled off a scintillating victory against Uzbekistan in the Central Asian Zonal Pre-Qualification Match at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63532\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The one-day competition served as the qualification match for Central Asian Zonal Volleyball Association to determine the team eligible for the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship in Chiba and Funabashi, Japan from September 12 to 19, 2021, with only top two teams making the cut for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship in Russia.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63530\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regarding the competition report by A.S, Nalaka, Secretary General of Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, to ensure the health and safety of all participants, the Uzbekistan volleyball team underwent the COVID-19 PCR Test upon their arrival in hotel in Colombo on July 11.<\/p>\n<p>Invited to officiate at the July 14 Match were two International Referees from Maldives, Mr Ahmed Saleem and Mr Hassan Shimad, who arrived on July 13 and also underwent the COVID-19 PCR Test upon entering Suriya Resort allocated for accommodation. Mr Susil Ranasinghe was designated as Technical Delegate and Mr Wimal Amarasinghe the Referee Delegate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63536\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the report, the preliminary inquiry was held on July 12 at Sugathadasa Sports Hotel<br \/>\nwhich saw Technical Director Mr K.R.D.C Rathnamudhali, SLVF Treasurer Mr G.D.T.S Perera, members of the Organizing Committee and manager\/head coach of both Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan teams participate in this meeting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63537\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-580x773.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-3.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The General Technical Meeting was also held on the same day with the participation of<br \/>\nSLVF President Hon. Kanchana Jayarathna, SLVF Secretary General A.S Nalaka, Technical Director Mr K.R.D.C Rathnamudhali, SLVF Treasurer Mr G.D.T.S Perera, Referee Delegate, members of the Organizing Committee and manager\/head coach of both teams.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63535\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth and Sports and State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, presided over the opening of the Match on July 14, which was televised live to Sri Lankan volleyball fans. Also in attendance were SLVF President Hon. Kanchana Jayarathna, SLVF Secretary General A.S Nalaka, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corperation, and other distinguished guests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63539\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Against world No.136 Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, strengthened by powerful hitter Janitha Surath, struggled to win the hard-fought first set 25-23. The host team, No.55 in the FIVB world ranking, maintained their poise to take the one-sided second set 25-13 and went on their attacks to capture the third set 25-22 and match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63533\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a confident straight-set win, Sri Lanka will represent the CAZVA to test their mettle in the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Championship in September. It will be the Sri Lanka\u2019s 13th appearance in the top-flight competition. Their best result dated back to the 2011 edition in Iran, where the Sri Lankans finished 8th place. At the previous episode in Tehran, Iran two years ago, Sri Lanka came in 14th position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63531\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Uzbekistan had competed in the Asian Championship for four times and they finished a distant 16th place at all editions including their latest appearance in 2013 in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-63538\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-860x645.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: https:\/\/twitter.com\/avcvolley&nbsp;<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, Thailand, July 14, 2021 &#8211; Hosts Sri Lanka pulled off a scintillating victory against Uzbekistan in the Central Asian Zonal Pre-Qualification Match at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, Sri&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":63534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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