Ranthushka Karunathilaka
Maharagama
Summary
A dedicated and passionate leader with demonstrated success in sport, work, and education. Goal-oriented, with strong interpersonal and creativity skills. With a positive attitude to identify winning approaches, RKBA is a professional badminton training academy, RKBA has successfully produced several nationally ranked players and continues to promote excellence in badminton.
I have the ability to accomplish objectives and lead teams to success. I possess a strong commitment to expand my knowledge and characteristics that will further my personal growth and I will apply this drive quickly to achieve positive results for a leadership company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Badminton Coach
Ranthushka Karunathilaka Academy (RKBA)
01.2021 - Current
- Operates Ranthushka Karunathilaka Academy (RKBA) for badminton training.
- Responsible for physical conditioning, training programs, motivation, and planning practice sessions.
- Trained under international coaches from Indonesia and Malaysia, with participation in Asia Olympic Project 2020/21.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills applied to coaching.
Education
Badminton -
Skills
- Strength training
- Injury prevention
- Physical conditioning
- Shot selection
Accomplishments
2018 & 2019
• National badminton championship runners up
2021
• Summer Season All Island Open Badminton Championships - Winner (Men's Singles & Men's Doubles)
2022
- North Central Province All Island Open Badminton Championships - Winner (Men's Singles
- MBA All Island Open Badminton Championships - Winner (Men's Singles)
2025
• NWPBA Badminton all islands open badminton championships men singles champion
Awards
South Asian Games 2019 - Pokhara, Nepal: Team Event - Silver Medalists, South Asian U-21 Games 2019 - Maldives: Team Event - Silver Medalists, Men's Singles - Bronze Medalist, Maldives International Challenge Open - Bronze Medalist (Men's Singles), South Asian U-21 Games 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal: Men's Singles & Mixed Doubles - Silver Medalists, World Junior Badminton Championships 2017 - Indonesia (Represented Sri Lanka), (Additional international events omitted for brevity)
RKBA Management
Ranthushka Karunathilaka Badminton Academy (RKBA) is managed by U W Ranthushka Sasindu Karunathilaka, It has been two years since RKBA was established, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
who serves as the Head Coach and Academy Manager handles all operational tasks, including training sessions, daily activities, and scheduling for the growing number of players.
Head Coach & Academy Manager
U.W. Ranthushka Sasindu Karunathilaka
Experience: 4+ years coaching at junior, national, and elite levels in singles and doubles.
Qualifications: BWF Level 1 Certified Coach; Former National and International Player.
Responsibilities:
- Leads coaching strategy for all age groups.
- Designs training programs (technical, tactical, physical).
- Provides mentoring, match preparation, and performance analysis.
- Oversees administrative tasks and develops athlete competition plans.
Assistant Coach
Ramesh Chanaka
- Player Performance Highlights – Ranthushka Karunathilaka Badminton Academy (RKBA)
- Maneth Theekshana
- Runner-up – Southern Province All Island Badminton Championship 2024 (U17)Champion
- Kandy All Island Badminton Championship 2024 (U17)Champion
- 52nd Junior Nationals Championship 2024 (U17)Champion
- NPBA All Island Badminton Championship 2025 (U19)
- Nethil Thewmika & Maneth Theekshana
- Champion – Western Province Badminton Championship 2024
- Champion – Summer Season Open Badminton Championship 2025 (U19)
- Doubles Achievements: Runner-up – Northern Province All Island Badminton Championship 2023
- Sithuli Ranasinghe
- Local Performances:
- Champion – NPBA Open 2024 (U17)
- Champion – SPBA Open 2025 (U17)
- Runner-up – Summer Season Badminton Championship 2025 (U17)
- Women’s Singles
International Representation: Participant – World Junior Badminton Championship 2024 (China) - Bronze Medalist – South Asian School Games 2024 (Indonesia) – Individual Event
Timeline
Badminton Coach - Ranthushka Karunathilaka Academy (RKBA)
01.2021 - Current
BWF COACHING COURSE LEVEL 1 - Badminton ,
Athlete 365 Career + (Certification) International - ,
G.C.E. Ordinary Level ( A- 5 / B - 4 ) - ,
G.C.E. Advanced Level: Commerce Stream ( C, S, C ) - ,
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