Pradeep Somasiri (full name: P.W. Pradeep Somasiri; born 2 April 1988) is a Sri Lankan para middle-distance runner, competing in the T46 classification. Career He was part of the Sri Lankan contingent which took part at the 2023 World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
In October 2023, he claimed a gold medal in the men's 1500m T46 category at the 2022 Asian Para Games with a timing of 4:05.14 minutes.
At the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, held from 27 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, Somasiri won a bronze medal in the men's 1500m T46 event, simultaneously setting a new Asian record in his category.
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