

Theja Suranjan Dunusinghe — International Taekkyeon Champion, Sports Officer at the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka, and High-Performance Coach.

14th World Taekkyeon Competition, 2023


About The Man
Theja Suranjan Dunusinghe is a rare breed of athlete — one who has dedicated his life to the ancient Korean martial art of Taekkyeon while simultaneously serving his nation as a Sports Officer at the Department of Sports Development, Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka.
Since joining the Ministry in 2011, he has balanced the demands of government service with the rigors of international competition, amassing an extraordinary collection of gold, silver, and bronze medals across World Championships, International Championships, and the South Asian Games.
"A warrior's strength is not measured by the battles he wins, but by the discipline he carries into every moment of his life."

25 Years of Excellence
A comprehensive chronological journey through competitions, education, service, awards, and credentials. Click on entries with certificates to view the original document.
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
Recognition at the World Taekkyeon Championship
Department of Sports Development
South Korea
International coaching appointment
Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Continued boxing coaching service under the Ministry of Sports
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Academic certification from the University of Kelaniya
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
Dong Certificate — 2nd Dong Black Belt (Reg: 23-2-1054)
Sri Lanka Amateur Boxing Coaches Association
Sri Lanka
Registered as boxing coach with SLABCA
Sri Lanka Boxing Coaches Association
Boxing Coach — St. Joseph College, Negombo
National Institute of Sports Science
Official Sports Institute identification
National Institute of Sports Science
Sri Lanka
Continued service at NISS
World Martial Arts Union
South Korea
Silver medal at the World Martial Arts Mastership
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
2 Silver medals at the World Taekkyeon Championship
National Institute of Sports Science
Sri Lanka
Official service documentation from NISS
Sri Lanka Air Force
Sri Lanka
Appointed as martial arts coach for the Sri Lanka Air Force
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
Gold and 2 Silver at the World Taekkyeon Championship
Sports Institution
Official coaching appointment
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
Double gold at the International Taekkyeon Championship
Korea Taekkyeon Association
South Korea
2 Gold and 1 Silver at the World Taekkyeon Championship
South Asian Games Council
India
Represented Sri Lanka at the 12th South Asian Games
World Martial Arts Union
South Korea
Gold and 2 Bronze medals at the World Martial Art Games
World Martial Arts Union
South Korea
Gold medal at the World Martial Art Games
World Martial Arts Union (WoMAU)
South Korea
Intensive training program for international martial artists
Sports Department
Official service documentation
Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka
Award certificate from the Ministry of Sports
Sports Institution
Official service documentation
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
Faculty of Medicine — Diploma Course in Exercise and Sport Sciences (SSD/2012/013)
Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka
Educational certification from Ministry of Sports
Department of Sports Development
Sri Lanka
Joined the Ministry of Sports as Sports Officer — beginning of 14+ years of dedicated government service
South Asian Olympics
South Asia
Bronze medal achievement at the South Asian Olympics
Martial Arts Federation
Achievement recognition in martial arts
Sports Institution
Official coaching appointment
Bangladesh Wushu Association
International Wushu training certification
Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka
Recognition from the Ministry of Sports
International Training Course Organizer
Professional training certification
Qs Sta Thilaka Perera Sumanatissa School
Early coaching appointment
Turkey Wushu Federation
Recognition from Abdurrahman AKYUZ, Turkey Wushu Federation
Korea Taekkyeon Association
Official certificate from the Korea Taekkyeon Association
Wushu Federation
National Championship recognition
Educational Institution
Professional education certification
Sports Science Institute
Sports science professional development
Ministry of Sports
Official service documentation
Ministry of Sports
Official service documentation
Ministry of Sports
Official service documentation
Sri Lanka Boxing Association
Boxing association service documentation
Sri Lanka Boxing Association
Boxing association service documentation
Sri Lanka Boxing Association
Boxing association service documentation
University of Peradeniya
Service documentation from the university
Sports Institution
Official service documentation
Credentials & Registrations
Click on any card to flip and view the official ID card. These credentials represent officially registered titles and qualifications.
Moments of Glory

All Island School Games 2023

All Island School Games 2023

Youth & Women Boxing Championships 2023

Youth Boxing Championships 2023

Martial arts certificate ceremony

Highland Fighting Championship 2023

Highland Fighting Championship

Boxing tournament awards ceremony

National Provincial Boxing Tournament 2023

All Island School Games 2024

All Island School Games 2024

All Island School Games 2024
Let's Connect
Whether you're interested in coaching, collaboration, or simply want to connect — reach out and let's discuss how we can work together to elevate the world of martial arts.
TEJAS — Theja Suranjan DunusingheInternational Taekkyeon Champion • Sports Officer • High-Performance Coach
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