DIMO, the only authorised agent for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka with 85+ years of Authority in Automotive Excellence, successfully concluded the 32nd MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka 2026, held from 5th to 7th June in Nuwara Eliya. Bringing together Mercedes-Benz customers from across the country, the prestigious tournament once again reinforced its position as the most exclusive and anticipated event in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar.
With Mercedes-Benz celebrating 140 years of innovation and engineering excellence globally and MercedesTrophy marking its 32nd anniversary in Sri Lanka, this year’s event carried particular significance. The three-day event, which took place in the picturesque setting of Nuwara Eliya, skillfully blended competitive golf, luxury hospitality, exclusive customer engagement, and unforgettable lifestyle experiences that embodied the enduring values of the Mercedes-Benz brand.
Commenting on the success of the event, Ranjith Pandithage, Chairman of DIMO, said, “Through a shared appreciation of performance, prestige, and camaraderie, MercedesTrophy continues to bring together our cherished Mercedes-Benz customers. As we celebrate Mercedes-Benz’s 140-year legacy and the 32nd MercedesTrophy in Sri Lanka, we are proud to keep creating exceptional experiences that strengthen the long-lasting relationship between our customers, DIMO, and the Mercedes-Benz brand.”
The event commenced with the Chairman’s Cocktail hosted by DIMO at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, providing participants with an opportunity to connect and celebrate their shared passion for the Mercedes-Benz lifestyle. Golfers competed at the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on tournament day, and guests enjoyed the carefully curated Central Highlands Driving Experience to Piduruthalagala, which highlighted Mercedes-Benz’s reputation for performance, comfort, and engineering excellence. The tournament’s top performers were recognized at the “Class of Its Own” MercedesTrophy 2026 Awards Night and Gala Dinner, which took place at the Grand Hotel’s Governor’s Lawn.
Fran de Mel, one of the tournament’s top performers, won the Senior Division Women’s title, while Sriyantha Rajapaksha won the Senior Division Men’s category. Usha de Silva won Handicap D (Women), Lanka Amarapala secured Handicap C, Sameera Ganegoda won Handicap B, and Srinath Rajapakse claimed top honours in Handicap A in the main competition categories. Additionally, Nirthaj Seelanatha for Nearest to the Pin and Pravina Dunuwille for Closest to the Line received special awards.
The most exclusive awards of the night – The Mercedes-Benz Perfection Driving Experience in the Arctic Circle, Sweden – were clinched by Usha de Silva (Handicap D), Lanka Amarapala (Handicap C), Manjula Lanerolle (Handicap B), and Srinath Rajapakse (Handicap A). . Through a specifically designed international driving programme, participants will have the chance to interact directly with the Mercedes-Benz brand and witness the AMG driving performance, first-hand. The winners of the previous year took part in a special G-Class Driving Experience in Graz, Austria.
MercedesTrophy continues to be a testament to DIMO’s dedication to developing meaningful customer experiences that go beyond mobility. DIMO continues to provide Sri Lankan customers with exceptional opportunities to engage with the Mercedes-Benz world in memorable and engaging ways through globally renowned initiatives like MercedesTrophy, all the while fostering a community united by a shared passion for excellence.
The successful conclusion of MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka 2026 once again highlighted the enduring bond between Mercedes-Benz, DIMO, and their valued customers through a shared commitment to distinction, performance, and world-class experiences.
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First Row (L-R) – Dr. Praveena Dunuvila, Ms. Ruwani Desinghe, Ms. Fransica De Mel
Second Row (L-R) – Mr. Nalin Jayathilaka, Mr. Manjula Lanerolle, Ms. Usha De Silva, Mr. Sriyantha Rajapaksha, Mr. Srinath Rajapaksha, Mr. Lanka Amarapala, Mr. Kushal Johnpillai
Third Row (L-R) – Mr. Chaminda Prabhath, Mr. Sameera Ganegoda, Mr. Roshan Silva, Mr. Nirthaj Seelanatha, Mr. Kapila Dandeniya
About DIMO
DIMO is a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka. With its corporate purpose of fuelling dreams and aspirations of the communities it serves, DIMO is committed to creating value responsibly by building partnerships that last generations. Since its inception over eight decades ago, the company has been driven by perfect partnerships, having diversified into wide spectrums of sectors including Agriculture, Building Services, Construction, Education, Healthcare, Home & Garden, Industrial Solutions, Mobility, Power & Energy and Water & Fluid management. DIMO provides world-class solutions and represents the best-engineered brands in the world while adding value and convenience to the lifestyles of consumers in a responsible and ethical manner.
