Sri Lanka stickers at Masters World Cup in Auckland
The Sri Lanka Masters hockey team departed for Auckland, New Zealand, to represent the nation at the Masters Hockey World Cup 2024, taking place November from 6 to 16 at the prestigious National Hockey Centre in North Harbour. This global event, featuring teams from 26 countries, offers Sri Lanka a significant opportunity to compete on an international stage and showcase its hockey talent.
This marks the third time Sri Lanka Masters will participate in this prestigious tournament, having previously competed in 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, and in 2022 in Nottingham, England. In the past, Sri Lanka has achieved notable victories, including wins over Denmark and Italy, as highlighted by Duncan Devendra, the Secretary of Sri Lanka Masters Hockey Association.
Seated (from left): Saman J. Vendalan, Ananda de Silva (Treasurer), Mahesh Abeywickrama (Official), Duncan Devendra (Secretary), Nadith Kudagama (Captain), Indrawansa Herath (Umpire), Ashok Peiris (Coach), M.M. Mueen (Manager) Standing (from left): Athula Wijekoon, Sameera Perera, Upali Dissanayake (Physiotherapist), Maithree Ranasinha, Narada Perera, Amila Perera, Damith Panditharatne, Anuruddha Wickramasinghe, Dhanushka Gunarathna, Sampath Subasinghe, Sandun Gajanayake, Lushantha Perera
The team, led by Nadith Kudagama, departed last weekend, and is composed of veteran national captains and accomplished players who have represented Sri Lanka at the highest levels of the sport. Their extensive experience and commitment are expected to provide Sri Lanka with a competitive edge as they face off against some of the world’s finest teams.
For the Sri Lankan players, participating in the Masters Hockey World Cup is a testament to their lifelong dedication to the sport, reflecting their skill, sportsmanship, and passion for hockey. The team expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all their supporters for their invaluable encouragement and assistance as they embark on this exciting journey.