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:
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Name |
Company |
Department |
Events |
Place |
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Mayura Dihan |
Assetline Finance Ltd |
Sales & Marketing |
Men 35+ 110m Hurdles |
First |
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Men 35+ High Jump |
First |
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Men 35+ 400M x 4 |
First |
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Men 35+ 100M x 4 |
First |
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Gayesha Dissanayake |
DP Logistics Pvt. Ltd. |
Warehouse Operations |
Women 35+ Hammer Throw |
First |
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Women 35+ 400X 4 |
second |
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Women 35+ Shot Put |
Third |
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Pradeep Amarasinghe |
David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd. |
Security |
Men 55+ 400M x 4 |
First |
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Men 55+ 100M x 4 |
second |
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Waruna Udawatta |
David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Ltd. |
Vehicle Sales |
Men 40+ 400M x 4 |
First |
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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.