Internationally trained in Australia, Tharaka is one of Sri Lanka’s leading Strength & Conditioning specialists, known for an uncompromising, evidence-based approach to performance. Integrating biomechanics, physiology, load management, he delivers sustainable, high-performance outcomes. His experience spans key roles with the Sri Lanka national Rugby Union team, Trinity College Kandy, and Kandy Sports Club Rugby, while his ongoing partnership with SJSSC supports both elite athletes and individuals focused on long-term health and longevity.
His leadership roles have included:
Through a close strategic partnership, SJSSC collaborates with Tharaka across every dimension of performance design — from elite athlete preparation to structured programs for committed health and longevity clients.
A proud product of SJSSC in its nascency, Thilini has risen to become a two-time Olympian and a coach accredited by the World Badminton Federation. Now based in Paris, France, she brings decades of experience as an elite athlete, shaped by training and competition across diverse international landscapes. Thilini embodies all things badminton and racquet sport, serving as a close collaborator of SJSSC while also acting as the principal liaison to the French-speaking community.
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