The Sri Lanka School Football Association, in collaboration with Sri Lankan Sports TV, is excited to announce the details for the Ball Blaster 2024 Division 1 tournament. This premier school football event will see 20 top schools competing in a series of 56 matches over three thrilling months, starting on July 7, 2024.

Tournament Structure

Group Stage
The tournament kicks off with the Group Stage, where 20 schools are divided into four groups of five. The groupings are determined through an open draw, organized as follows:

• Pot 1: Ranked 1 to 4, filling the first position in each group
• Pot 2: Ranked 5 to 8, filling the second position in each group
• Pot 3: Ranked 9 to 12, filling the third position in each group
• Pot 4: Ranked 13 to 16, filling the fourth position in each group
• Pot 5: Ranked 17 to 20, filling the fifth position in each group

The top two teams from each group will advance to the League Stage.

League Stage
The League Stage will feature eight teams split into two groups of four, based on their performance in the Group Stage:

Group 1:

– Group A Champions

– Group B Runners-Up

– Group C Champions

– Group D Runners-Up

Group 2:

– Group A Runners-Up

– Group B Champions

– Group C Runners-Up

– Group D Champions

The top two teams from each group will progress to the Play-Off Stage.

Play-Off Stage
The Play-Off Stage is divided into three critical rounds:

1. First Qualifier: The champions of Group 1 and Group 2 will face each other. The winner advances to the final, while the loser moves to the second qualifier.
2. Eliminator: The runners-up of Group 1 and Group 2 will compete. The winner proceeds to the second qualifier, and the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
3. Second Qualifier: The loser of the first qualifier will battle the winner of the eliminator. The winner secures a spot in the final, while the loser is awarded 3rd place.

Grand Final
The tournament will culminate in the Grand Final, where the winners of the First Qualifier and Second Qualifier will compete for the coveted championship title.

Participating Schools

1. Alighar National College
2. Zahira College
3. Darussalam College
4. St. Joseph’s College
5. St. Henry’s College
6. Gampola Zahira College
7. Vadakachchi Central College
8. St. Patrick’s College
9. Hameed Al Husseinie College
10. Maris Stella College
11. St. Benedict’s College
12. Jaffna Central College
13. Gateway College
14. Muslim Central College
15. Baduriya Central College
16. Kingswood College
17. Al Ameen Vidyalaya
18. Royal College
19. Kinniya Central College
20. Al Falah College

This tournament promises to deliver high-octane football action, showcasing the best of Sri Lanka’s young football talent. Fans can look forward to intense competition and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the event.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live coverage, exclusive interviews, and all the latest updates from the Ball Blaster 2024 Division 1 tournament.

About Sri Lanka School Football Association:
The Sri Lanka School Football Association is dedicated to nurturing and promoting football at the grassroots level within schools across Sri Lanka. Through organized tournaments and events, the association aims to develop young football talents and foster a strong culture of sportsmanship and teamwork.

About Sri Lankan Sports TV:
Sri Lankan Sports TV is the leading sports broadcaster in the country, committed to bringing the excitement of sports to viewers nationwide. With comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis, Sri Lankan Sports TV connects sports enthusiasts with their favorite events and athletes.