DPG athletes excel in Singapore

21st June 2024

Competing against over 1200 athletes from 22 countries at the SMTFA International Masters Track & Field Championships 2024 held in Singapore from 21 to 26 June, the DPG team brought home 24 medals, including 12 Gold, 9 Silver and 3 Bronze.

The eight DPG athletes were part of a 32-member Sri Lankan contingent and had qualified for this prestigious event based on their performances at the Mercantile Athletic Meet 2023.

Congratulations to our athletes! You have made us incredibly proud with your dedication and success.

Gayesha Dissanayake (Warehouse Operations - DPL) 4 Gold medals (Hammer Throw, Triple Jump, 100x4, 400x4) 1 Silver medals (Long Jump)

Gayani Wasana (Vehicle Sales - DPMC) 4 Gold medals (100M, 400M Hurdles, 100x4, 400x4)

Sisuru Fernando (Business Administration - AFL) 3 Gold medals (High Jump, Long Jump, 400M Hurdles)

Mihirani Perera (Sales & Marketing – AFL) 3 Gold medals (Long Jump, 400M Hurdles, 100x4) 1 Silver medal (Hammer Throw)

Kalpani Fernando (Human Resources – DPMC) 2 Gold 2 medals (100x4, 400x4) 1 Silver medal (Triple Jump) 1 Bronze medal (High Jump)

Damith Madushan (Corporate Communications – DPH) 1 Gold medal (800M) 1 Silver medal (1500M)

Kasun Shyamal (Human Resources – DPMC) 3 Silver medals (400M Hurdles, 100x4, 400x4)

Malshi Fernando (Treasury Operations – ACPL) 2 Silver medals (100M, 200M)

In addition to above athletes, Waruna Udawatte (Vehicle Sales – DPMC) participated as the Team Manager representing the Mercantile Athletic Federation, also competed and won 2 Silver medals (4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay) and 2 Bronze medals (110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles).