Sports Science - UoK

11/08/2026

The Sports and Exercise Science Unit proudly congratulates our undergraduate, Ms. Hesanya Huvindee Welikala, for her remarkable achievement at the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Championship 2026 (G-2) World Ranking, held in Indonesia from 1st–5th August 2026.

Competing in the Individual Poomsae U-30 category, she received the prestigious “Good Fighting Spirit” Award, recognizing her outstanding determination, sportsmanship, and fighting spirit throughout the competition.

🏆 Individual Poomsae U-30 – “Good Fighting Spirit” Award
🌏 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Championship 2026 (G-2)
📍 Indonesia | 1st–5th August 2026

Her dedication, perseverance, and outstanding performance at the international level bring immense pride to the Sports and Exercise Science Unit, Faculty of Science and the University of Kelaniya.

We wish Ms. Hesanya Huvindee Welikala continued success in her sporting journey and many more achievements in the future.

Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! 🎉🥋

11/08/2026

The Sports and Exercise Science Unit proudly congratulates our undergraduate, Ms. Hesanya Huvindee Welikala, for her outstanding achievements at two prestigious international Taekwondo championships held in the Republic of Korea.

🥈 2nd Place – Individual Poomsae U-30
Inchong Songdo International Taekwondo Championship
🇰🇷 Republic of Korea | 26th July 2026
🌍 Participated by athletes from 20 countries

🥋 Individual Poomsae Participant
7th Kimunyong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championship (G1) – World Ranking
🇰🇷 Republic of Korea | 27th July 2026
🌍 Participated by athletes from 64 countries

Her remarkable performances, dedication, and commitment to excellence on the international stage bring immense pride to the Sports and Exercise Science Unit, Faculty of Science and the University of Kelaniya.

We wish Ms. Hesanya Huvindee Welikala continued success and many more achievements in her sporting journey.

Congratulations on these remarkable achievements! 🎉🥋

22/07/2026

The Sports & Exercise Science Unit proudly congratulates Ms. B. Sayuri Lakshima, our fourth-year undergraduate, on being selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

She will compete in the 4 × 400 m Mixed Relay event from 23 July to 2 August.

This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in athletics. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish her every success as she proudly represents Sri Lanka on the international stage.

We wish her all the very best for a successful championship. 🇱🇰

22/07/2026

The Sports & Exercise Science Unit, proudly congratulates our third-year undergraduate, Ms. Parami Amalka Rajapaksha, for her remarkable achievement at the 10th South Asian Championship 2026 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 18th July 2026.

Representing Sri Lanka at the Senior Female Individual Kumite (-45 kg) event, she secured the 2nd Place (Silver Medal) competing against talented athletes from South Asian countries.

🥈 Senior Female Individual Kumite (-45 kg) – 2nd Place
📍 10th South Asian Championship 2026
📌 Organized by the South Asian Karate Do Federation

Her dedication, commitment, and outstanding performance at the international level bring immense pride to the Sports & Exercise Science Unit and the University of Kelaniya.
We wish Ms. Rajapaksha continued success in her sporting journey and future achievements. 🇱🇰✨

Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! 👏

22/07/2026

The Sports & Exercise Science Unit, proudly congratulates our first-year undergraduate, Mr. Shrawaka Damsara Amarathunga , for his remarkable achievement at the 10th South Asian Championship 2026 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 18th July 2026.
Representing Sri Lanka at the Under 21 Male Individual Kumite (+84 kg) event, he secured the 2nd Place (Silver Medal) competing against talented athletes from South Asian countries.

🥈 Under 21 Male Individual Kumite (+84 kg) – 2nd Place
📍 10th South Asian Championship 2026
📌 Organized by the South Asian Karate Do Federation

His dedication, determination, and outstanding performance on the international stage bring immense pride to the Sports & Exercise Science Unit and the University of Kelaniya.

We wish Mr. Amarathunga continued success in his sporting journey and future achievements. 🇱🇰✨

Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! 👏

22/06/2026

The Sports and Exercise Science Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, proudly congratulates Ms. Subodha Gamage, a Fourth-Year Undergraduate of the BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science Degree Programme, on her outstanding achievement at the 2nd South Asian Throwball Tournament.

Representing Sri Lanka as the Vice Captain of the Sri Lankan Women’s Throwball Team, Ms. Gamage played a significant role in helping the national team secure Third Place in the Women's category, bringing honour and recognition to the country on the international stage.

Adding to this remarkable accomplishment, she was awarded the Player of the Match title in the Sri Lanka vs. Bhutan encounter, in recognition of her exceptional performance and contribution to the team's success.

The Sports and Exercise Science Unit extends its warmest congratulations on these achievements and wishes her continued success in her future sporting and academic endeavours.

02/06/2026

Four final-year undergraduate students following the BSc Honours Degree in Sports Science at the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, have achieved a notable academic milestone by being selected to receive the prestigious Research Incentive Grant under the National Research Symposium on Youth Development (NRSYD) 2026.
The National Research Symposium on Youth Development (NRSYD) 2026, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and The Open University of Sri Lanka, serves as a national platform dedicated to promoting and strengthening a research culture in youth development. The symposium provides opportunities for emerging researchers to contribute to national development through innovative, evidence-based research.
The recipients of the Research Incentive Grants are Subodha Supuni Gamage, Athukoralalage Dona Sammani Iroshima, Galabalannalage Udani Sewwandi Jayathissa, and Gunasingha Kosh*th Vihanga Gunasingha. Of the four research projects, three undertaken by Subodha Supuni Gamage, Athukoralalage Dona Sammani Iroshima, and Galabalannalage Udani Sewwandi Jayathissa are supervised by Dr. P. Buvanendiran, while a project undertaken by Gunasingha Kosh*th Vihanga Gunasingha is supervised by Mr. D. S. Weerasinghe.
The grants were awarded in recognition of the students’ outstanding research contributions, academic excellence, and commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of youth development and sports science. Their achievement reflects the high standards of undergraduate research conducted within the Sports Science programme at the University of Kelaniya.
This accomplishment further highlights the growing research capacity, innovation, and academic potential of Sports Science undergraduates at the Faculty of Science. It also underscores the University of Kelaniya’s continued commitment to fostering research excellence and encouraging active student engagement in scholarly pursuits.
The University community extends its warmest congratulations to the awardees and their supervisors on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success in their future academic and research endeavors.

01/05/2026

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30/04/2026

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