Sri Lanka

INF Ranking: 26

Coach: Surenthini S.

This is Sri Lanka’s maiden appearance at the World University Netball Championship. They were among the first countries to confirm participation for WUNC2018. Sri Lanka are an Asian Netball powerhouse and have recently won the Asian Championships for a record fifth time.

The Team: Anjalee R. Amaradasa, Gamage Thushara Sankalpana Jayasekara, Hangili Gamlathdalage J.H.G, Happavana Vithanage Y.W, Jayakodi Achchillage L.D.K, Nanayakkara Wasam Opatha Kantanamlage D.S.P, R. L. Dananjanee Tharuka Rajapaksha, Sampavi Ramanan, Piumi Manessha Ranasinghe, Thushani Ranawaka, M. G. Keyasha Siriwardana, Prasadani Nuwanthika Withanage.

Results

Game#2  Zimbabwe 44 - Sri Lanka 31
Game#6  South Africa 116 - Sri Lanka 6
Game#11 Uganda 132 - Sri Lanka 24
Game#15 Sri Lanka 33 - Kenya 62
Game#17 Singapore 62 - Sri Lanka 37
Game#20 Sri Lanka 50 - USA 48

Sri Lanka's determination pays off as their first win of the Championship comes in their last game against USA