DINESH MADHURANGA WIJESINGHE
Matale,Sri Lanka
Summary
International field hockey leader with over 12 years of elite competition, representing Sri Lanka in 50+ international matches. As captain, secured a historic Top 8 ranking at the Asian Games while mentoring emerging players and advocating for athlete welfare, significantly enhancing team dynamics and long-term national performance.
Overview
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Certification
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15
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain & Senior Athlete
Sri Lanka National Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
- Led team discipline, strategy, and match execution at elite level, enhanced competitive performance.
- Secured national representation in major international competitions, achieving historic results.
- Guided emerging players, fostering succession and strengthening long-term national performance.
Team Member
Sri Lanka Army Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
- Earned Army Colours to recognize commitment to military excellence., highlighting commitment to military excellence. recognition five times for exceptional performance and commitment to excellence.
- Upheld high physical and tactical standards, contributing to overall team readiness in a military performance environment.
Player
Defence Services Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
- Participated in Defence Services Games Championship 2018, showcasing skills and dedication to competitive excellence.
- Achieved Defence Colours recognition twice for outstanding performance and commitment in sports.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Defence & Strategic Studies
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Sri LankaSkills
- Competitive Strategy
- Sports Management
- Team Leadership
- Player Development
- Team Dynamics
- Decision Making
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Personal Information
Languages
- Sinhala (Native), English (Fluent)
- English
Accomplishments
- 12+ years of elite international field hockey competition.
- 50+ international matches across Asia and global events.
- Top 8 finish in Asia at the 2018 Asian Games.
- AHF Athletes Ambassador appointment from 2022 to 2024.
- Contributed Sri Lanka to a Top 8 ranking in Asia at the 2018 Asian Games, representing one of the country's strongest recent competitive results.
- Served as AHF Athletes Ambassador from 2022 to 2024, contributing to athlete development dialogue across more than 30 member nations.
- Won Gold at the 2013 Asian Challenge Trophy and represented Sri Lanka in 12+ international tournaments across 10 countries.
- Maintained a 100% national team selection rate over more than a decade of elite competition.
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION
2022 - AHF Cup, Jakarta, Captain/Bronze Medal, 2018 - Asian Games, Jakarta, Vice-Captain (8th place), 2018 - Asian Games Qualifier, Muscat, Player/Bronze Medal, 2016 - AHF Cup, Hong Kong, Player/Silver Medal, 2014 - Asian Games, Incheon, South Korea, Player, 2013 - Asian Challenge Trophy, Bangkok, Player/Gold Medal, 2012 - AHF Cup, Thailand, Player/Bronze Medal
Affiliations
- IOC Certificate in Sports Administration, Olympic Solidarity Programme, April 2022.
- Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) — Athletes Ambassador | 2022 – 2024
- Represented athlete interests across Asia at a continental governance level.
- Supported athlete welfare, high-performance development and policy communication initiatives.
- Promoted collaboration with international stakeholders and sustainable sports systems.
DECLARATION
I certify that the above information is true and accurate. All achievements are supported by official documentation including international certifications, government recognitions and verified awards. Date: 24 March 2026
Certification
- Sport Administrator - NOC Sri Lanka
Timeline
Captain & Senior Athlete
Sri Lanka National Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
Team Member
Sri Lanka Army Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
Player
Defence Services Hockey Team
01.2012 - Current
Master of Science (MSc) - Defence & Strategic Studies
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University