A Message from the Founder
Kirthi Shri Deshamanya
H.E.M.E.B. Ekanayake
Founder & Senior Lecturer
Chairman – Institute of Inner Peace Counselling & Rehabilitation
President – CES Club | Vice President – PPF Club, Kandy
Academic Background
- PhD in Sports Science (Reading)
- MSc in High Performance Sports (Strength and Conditioning) - First Class , SSU, ZM
- MSc in Sports and Exercise Science ,AEU , Malaysia
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), UNIP
- BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science – First Class, SSU
- BSc (Hons) in Food Science & Nutrition – First Class, SSU
- PGDip in Sport & Exercise Science (OTHM Level 7)
- Adv. Dip in Strength & Conditioning (CPD), UK
- Advanced Diploma in Sports Nutrition (IQAF, UK)
- Bodybuilding Specialist, ISSA / Certified Bodybuilding Coach – IFBB / SLBBFF
- Certified Coach – IBFF
- Certified Physical Fitness Trainer (NVQ 4 - LIFN)
- Physique & Bodybuilding Coach (PBC) , LIFN
- Certified First Aid Responder (FAST–UK & Red Cross)
Sport has the power to transform a nation. However, true sporting excellence is built not only on talent and dedication, but on strong scientific foundations.
Through my personal research and professional experience, I observed that scientific knowledge in sports performance, nutrition, physiology, psychology, and conditioning among many coaches and athletes in Sri Lanka remains significantly limited when compared to leading Olympic nations such as the USA, Russia, and other global sporting powers. I strongly believe that one of the key reasons Sri Lanka has not consistently reached world-class performance levels is the lack of structured, science-based education in sport.
Another major barrier I identified is language. Many talented grassroots coaches, trainers, and aspiring athletes hesitate to pursue higher education due to language limitations. As a result, they miss access to internationally recognized scientific knowledge that could transform their careers and performance outcomes.
Our Founding Vision
To uplift Sri Lankan sport to international standards by delivering world-class, research-based scientific education — accessible in the Sinhala language — without compromising global quality or recognition.
Our goal is not only to provide knowledge, but to provide globally recognized qualifications that open international opportunities while strengthening the local sports industry.
We have brought together some of Sri Lanka’s most respected and highly qualified professionals, alongside international affiliations, to ensure our students receive education that is academically rigorous, professionally relevant, and globally accepted.
We are committed to building a new generation of scientifically educated coaches, athletes, trainers, and sports professionals who can confidently compete, perform, and lead at world level.
Together, we are transforming passion into professional excellence — and shaping the future of Sri Lankan sport.
H.E.M.E.B. Ekanayake
Founder, Prime International Academy
