Mr. WMVD Chathuranga

General Secretary of Sport Sciences and Physical Education Alumni Association, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Senior Treasurer of Rotaract Club of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Full Member of the Sri Lanka Professional Psychological Counselors' Association.

Executive Committee Member of Wushu Federation of Sri Lanka which is affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.

Clean Sport Educator of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency.

International Basketball Statistician in the Fédération Internationale de Basket-ball Amateur (FIBA).

Athletic Assistance Athletic Official (Grade IV) in Sri Lanka Athletics.

National Level Judge in Sri Lanka Gymnastic Association.

National Level Judge and Referee in Sri Lanka Wushu Federation.        

National Technical Official and Umpire in National Association of Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri LAnka.. 

Certified National Level Wushu Coach in Sri Lanka Wushu Federation.

Sport Psychology

Sport Physiology

Athlete Management

Drugs and Sports

Sport Nutrition

1. Thilakarathana AGBRI, Chathuranga W.M.V.D & Chandana A.W.S “Exploring Coping Mechanisms in Managing Competitive State Anxiety among Selected Combat Sports Athletes in Sri Lanka” International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health) 13(2), (2026): PP. 52-55. DOI: 10.22271/khelijournal.2026.v13.i2a.4238

2. Chathuranga W.M.V.D & Perera D.S.L. “Determinants of Sports Performance in National Level Wushu Players: A Correlational Study between Anthropometric Variables and Wushu Performances.” IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IOSR-JSPE) 10(1), (2023): PP. 43-49. DOI: 10.9790/6737-10014349

3. Chathuranga W.M.V.D & Easara Chathura. “Relationship between Mental Well-Being and Nature-Based Adventure Activities for Non-Local Tourists in Sri Lanka” American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (AJMRD) 05(8), (2023-Aug): PP. 26-31. ISSN: 2360-821X

4. Chathuranga W.M.V.D & Perera D.S.L. “Relationship between Body Composition and Sports Performances of Wushu Players.” IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IOSR-JSPE) 9(4), (2022): PP. 36-43. DOI: 10.9790/6737-09043643

Visiting Lectures

• Performance Enhancement and Prohibited Substance Uses- Uva National College of Education, Bandarawela
• Traditional Sports & Sport Culture in Sri Lanka - Higher Diploma in Physical Education and Sports (SUSL)
• Sport Psychology - Higher Diploma in Physical Education and Sports (SUSL)

Extension Courses

Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education 2024/2025 - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Professional Development Programs

Future Ready Psychologists: Skills, Tools & Pathways with AI (Workshop), Sri Lanka - 2026 March

The workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of how to integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into psychological practice, equipping them with future-ready skills for research, assessment, and intervention conducted by the University of West London (United Kingdom).

Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (Practical Workshop) - 2025 June

The therapy is a structured, goal-oriented psychotherapy that focuses on challenging irrational beliefs to promote healthier emotions and behaviours. Conducted by the Alumni Association of Counselling Psychology, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.

Substance Abuse Management (Training Workshop) - 2025 January

The complexities of substance abuse and the profound impact it has on individuals, families, and society. Refreshed on the essential counselling skills to support those navigating the challenges of addiction and learned about the psychological and physical consequences of drug misuse. Conducted by the Preventive Education and Training Division of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board.

Workshop on Sports Nutrition - 2023 July

Participated in the Workshop on “Know the basics in Sports Nutrition for experts in the field with case studies”, for sports field Physicians, nutritionists, and physiotherapists, organised by the Sri Lanka College of Nutrition Physicians, Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association and Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (CSEM) – FOM UOC.

International Youth Conference - 2022 Sept

The 6th instalment of the initiative, organised by the Generation Nest in Collaboration with Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, City of Cambridge, United Nations Department of Global Communication, an UN Habitat.

Anti-Doping Education Webinar - 2021 Sep

Represented the Wushu Federation of Sri Lanka for the webinar program conducted by the International Wushu Federation in collaboration with the International Testing Agency for awareness and clean sports.

 IOC Young Leaders - 2020 Nov

Completed the 6-week sprint learning preliminary online course, which is mandatory for anyone wishing to apply to become an IOC Young Leader.

FISU World Forum - 2020 Aug

Student Representative of the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA), which was organised by the International Universities Sports Federation and Hungarian University Sports Federation, held in Budapest.

Chathuranga W.M.V.D “The role of Big Personalities in Stress Management among High-Performance Combat Sports Athletes in Sri Lanka” ICKDU 2025

Nadunya KPSSN, Chathuranga W.M.V.D “Stakeholders Perspectives on Support Systems for E-Sports Players’ Well-being and Career Sustainability in Sri Lanka” 2^nd International Conference on Applied Sports 2025

Thilakarathana AGBRI, Chathuranga W.M.V.D “The Relationship between Personality Traits and Competitive State Anxiety among Selected Combat Sports Athletes in Sabaragamuwa Province” 2^nd International Conference on Applied Sports 2025

Chathuranga W.M.V.D “The Study of Management Skills in High-Performance Sport Organisations in Sri Lanka” ICKDU 2024

Chathuranga W.M.V.D “Psychological Factors that Lead to Nature Based Adventure Activities with Sustainability and Technological Approaches” ICKDU 2023

Chathuranga W.M.V.D “Case study of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Application in 400m Performance Enhancement in Pre-Competitive Anxiety Athlete” ICAS 2023

Chathuranga W.M.V.D & Perera D.S.L “Comparison of Body Composition of Wushu Players and Wushu Players with Boxing, and Taekwondo Experiences” ICAS 2023

• 2025 Practical Aptitude Test Coordinator - National Examination for select students for B.Sc (Honours) in Sports Sciences and Management, and B.Sc (Honours) in Physical Education from the 2024 G.C.E. (A/L) Examination
• 2024 Practical Aptitude Test Coordinator - National Examination for select students for B.Sc (Honours) in Sports Sciences and Management, and B.Sc (Honours) in Physical Education from the 2023 G.C.E. (A/L) Examination
• 2022 to 2023, Facilitator / Resource person of the Outdoor training program and supportive in conducting the Leadership and team development program
  • Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • H/Meegahajandura Maha Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa
• 2015 to 2020, worked as an Assistant Wushu Coach of Prince of Wales’ College and supported school-level athletes to achieve higher Sports achievements at the National and School levels. During the period College team achieved all island-level overall team championships as mentioned,
  • All Island Champion of the All Island Wushu Championship in 2019
  • All Island Runners up of the All Island Wushu Championship in 2018
  • All Island Champion of the All Island Wushu Championship in 2017
  • All Island Champion of the All Island Wushu Championship in 2016
• 2022 - Volunteer of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay Ceremony in Sri Lanka, organised by the Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka
• 2020 - Social Media Ambassador of the World Olympic Day Celebration organised by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka and supported to promote the day celebration
• 2019 - Volunteer of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers in Sri Lanka, organised by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka
• 2019 - Volunteer of the Biathle Triathle National Tournament organised by the Modern Pentathlon Sri Lanka
• 2018 - Volunteer Coordinator of the 55th Senior 44th Junior All Island Athletic Championship organised by the Ceylonese Track and Field Club

PED 11202 - Fundamental Motor Skills & Minor Games

PED 12206 - Sports Exercise Physiology

PED 22301 - Foundation of Movement Skill Acquisition (Elle, Judo, Table Tennis)

PED 21207 - Education Psychology

PED 22307 - Sports Nutrition

PED 32111 - Drugs and Sports

PED 41208 - Physical Literacy

PED 41111 - Guidance and Counselling

SSM 12101 - Fundamental Motor Skills

SSM 12111 - Movement Concepts, Skill Analysis, Performance, and Practices in Elle

SSM 21204 - Education Psychology

SSM 22201 - Sport Physiology

SSM 22111 - Sport for Differently Abled Persons

SSM 31303 - Sport Nutrition

PED 31209 - Sport Psychology

PED 32113 - Guidance and Counselling

SSM 32208 - Sport Sociology and Community Service

SSM 41108 - Digital Society and Sport Application

SSM 41109 - Nutrition Periodisation

Leaderships

1. 2019 - National Team Captain (Sri Lanka National Wushu Team)
2. 2022 - Director of Sports of Leo Club Homagama Central
3. 2013 - Sports Captain of the House of the Annual Sports Tournament
4. 2013 - Senior Prefect of the College
5. 2010 - 2014 - Captain of the College Wushu Team (Was All-Round Champions All-years in All Island Tournaments)

Sports Awards & Colours

1. Best Athlete (Wushu/Western Province) - Festival Games’ Tournament (2019)
2. Certificate of Appreciation - Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education (2019)
3. Special Award (Wushu) - Sri Lanka Universities Colours Award Ceremony (2017)
4. Special Award (Wushu) - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Colours Award Ceremony (2017)
5. Best All-Round Sportman - Prince of Wales College (2012)
6. Best All-Round Sportman - Piliyandala Educational Zone (2012)
7. Under-19 Best Wushu Player Award - All-Island Wushu Championships (2013 & 2012)
8. Under-17 Best Wushu Player Award - All-Island Wushu Championships (2011 & 2010)

Colour Awards

1. National Colors - 2013 & 2012
2. Western Province Colors - 2017
3. Piliyandala Zonal Colors - 2014 & 2012
4. College Colors - 2012

Sports Achievements

International Level

1. Silver medal - World Kungfu Championship (Emeishan, China - 2019)
2. Represented Sri Lanka - National Wushu Pool for the South Asian Games (Goa, India - 2019)
3. Silver medal - World Traditional Wushu Championship (Huangshan, China - 2012)
4. Represented Sri Lanka - National Wushu Pool for the South Asian Games (Goa, India - 2016)
5. Represented Sri Lanka - National Junior Wushu Pool for the 07^th Asian Junior Wushu Championship (Makati City, Philippines - 2013)
6. Represented Sri Lanka - National Junior Wushu Pool for the 03^rd World Junior Wushu Championship (Jurong East, Singapore - 2010)

National Level

1. Gold Medal - National Kungfu Championship (2019)
2. Gold Medal - XLV Festivals Inter-District Sports Competition (2019)
3. Gold Medal - XLIII National Sports Festival (2017)
4. Gold Medal - XLIII Inter District Sports Competition (2017)
5. Gold Medal - 14^th National Wushu Championship (2014)
6. Gold Medal - 03^rd National Wushu Championship (2012)
7. Silver Medal - 12^th National Wushu Championship (2011)