SportThe Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) has nominated the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) to conduct the Asian Volleyball Challenge Cup for Men for this year from September 15 to 22. Three countries had bid to stage the championships other than Sri Lanka. It was decided to hand over the contest to Sri Lanka due to the prevailing situation of volleyball. This the first time that a Asian Senior Men's Tournament is being staged in Sri Lanka. The SLVB has given him a target that Sri Lanka must win the tournament.

Source: Sunday Times March 10, 2018 20:26 UTC