Masters Athletes from People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (People’s Leasing) performed commendably at the 2nd Annual Masters Open Athletics Championship - 2022 at the District Sports Complex Kotawila, Matara recently.
The championship was organised by the Sri Lanka Southern Masters Athletics Association. Masters Athletes representing Institutions from financial, non-bank financial, private, and state sectors participated in the two-day event.
Fifteen Masters Athletes from People’s Leasing participated in the Championship. People’s Leasing secured the fifth position in the “Best 10 Companies” Category. In total, Masters Athletes from People’s Leasing were awarded five Gold medals and five Silver medals in addition to four Bronze medals bagged.
Govinda Sadeepa of People’s Leasing won triple Gold medals in javelin throw, shot put, and discus throw events in the Open Men’s Category and he was also recognised as the Champion in Men’s Open Category.Vajira Ramanayake of People’s Leasing bagged the Gold medal in 45+ age category Men’s 110 metres hurdles. Sherman Fernando clinched both the Gold medal and Silver medal in 35+ age category Men’s 110 metres hurdles and Men’s 400 metres respectively while Samantha Senevirathna secured the Silver medal and Bronze medal in 50+ age category in Men’s 800 metres and 400 metres.
Kandula Jayasundara won the Silver medal in the 400 metres Open Men’s Category while Sandaru Chamika won the Bronze medal. Nadun Silva won the Silver medal in the Open Men’s 100 metres.
He also won the Bronze medal in the Open Men’s 200 metres. Silver and Bronze medals were won by Sampath Prasanga and Ujith Wasantha in the Men’s hammer throw in 50+ and 45+ age categories.