[Official] KB Insurance makes a historic V-League debut! Signs Sri Lankan national team player OH Tarusha... "To promote Sri Lankan volleyball"

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The KB Insurance Stars men's volleyball team is embarking on a first-of-its-kind challenge that no other V-League club has attempted before.

On the 10th, KB Insurance Volleyball Team officially announced, "We have signed Tarusha Chamith (24, registered name: Tarusha), an outside hitter (OH) and former member of the Sri Lankan national team, as our Asia quota player for the 2026–2027 season."

Tarusha, who has been playing as a starting attacker for the Sri Lankan national team, arrived in Korea on the 10th via Incheon International Airport after completing his national team duties. According to KB Insurance Volleyball Team, Tarusha stands at 195 cm and possesses excellent jumping ability, combining high spike scoring power with strong blocking skills.

Notably, he recently demonstrated his international competitiveness by leading his team to third place and winning the Best Wing Spiker award at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Champions Cup held in Pakistan last July. He is a promising player who has been making waves in leagues across the Middle East and Asia.

A KB Insurance Volleyball Team official explained, "Tarusha is not only powerful offensively but also possesses solid fundamental skills. We decided to sign him because we believe he will diversify our team's offensive options and significantly strengthen our roster."

This marks the first time in V-League history that a player from Sri Lanka has been signed under the Asia quota system, which was introduced in the 2023–2024 season. While players from Japan, China, Taiwan, Mongolia, and Iran have frequently joined the V-League, and athletes from Pakistan, Indonesia, and Thailand have also recently appeared, this is the first time a Sri Lankan player has been signed.

Tarusha expressed his determination: "I am very happy and excited to become a member of KB Stars Volleyball Team in the V-League. Playing in the V-League, which I have long followed with interest, is a significant personal challenge for me, but at the same time, I see it as a precious opportunity to promote Sri Lankan volleyball. My goal is to bring joy and pride to the Sri Lankan community in Korea through strong performances."

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