DPG athletes shine at Thailand Masters Athletics Championships

31st March 2026

Four members of the David Pieris Group (DPG) proudly represented the Mercantile Athletics Federation of Sri Lanka at the 30th Thailand Masters Athletics Championships, recently held in Ratchaburi Province.

The Sri Lankan team, comprising 42 athletes, delivered an outstanding performance, securing an impressive total of 56 medals. Demonstrating exceptional excellence on the international stage, the team also achieved 1st Place in the International Team Total Score among all participating nations.

Notably, the DPG members made a remarkable contribution, clinching a total of 11 medals — including 7 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze — further underscoring the Group’s strong presence in competitive sports.

The Mercantile Athletics Federation earned qualification for this prestigious championship based on outstanding performances at the Mercantile Athletic Meet 2025.

The following employees of the David Pieris Group brought great honour and pride to both the organisation and the nation:

Name

Company

Department

Events

Place

Mayura Dihan

Assetline Finance Ltd

Sales & Marketing

Men 35+ 110m Hurdles

First

Men 35+ High Jump

First

Men 35+ 400M x 4

First

Men 35+ 100M x 4

First

Gayesha Dissanayake

DP Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

Warehouse Operations

Women 35+ Hammer Throw

First

Women 35+ 400X 4

second

Women 35+ Shot Put

Third

Pradeep Amarasinghe

David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd.

Security 

Men 55+ 400M x 4

First

Men 55+ 100M x 4

second

Waruna Udawatta

David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Ltd.

Vehicle Sales

Men 40+ 400M x 4

First

Men 35+ 100M X 4 ( mixed)

second

 

In addition to the athletes’ achievements, Waruna Udawatta served with distinction as the Vice President and Captain of the Sri Lankan team, further elevating the country’s representation at the championship.

This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication, talent and sporting spirit of DPG employees, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to nurturing excellence both in and beyond the workplace.