SAMAAKHYA GAJANAYAKE

SAMAAKHYA GAJANAYAKE

  • Experience :
    Former National Athlete in Rowing and Water Polo
    Ranked 6th in Asia and 12th at the 2016 Olympic Qualifier Regatta.
    Certified in Nutrition, Exercise & Sports by Wageningen University & Research
    ASCA Member and certified coach (Australian Strength and conditioning Association)
    Diploma in sports medicine
    Coaching since 2015

Introduction

Samaakhya is a national athlete in Rowing and Water-polo. At the age of 14 she became Sri Lanka’s youngest Rowing National Champion. Representing in international arenas on multiple occasions, she is also the only woman in Sri Lanka to be selected for the Olympic Qualifier Regatta, competing in the open category of the Asia and Oceana region in 2016.

The discipline she developed as an athlete and the lessons learned along this journey have helped her understand the real value of healthy living. Taking care of her body, inside and out, has always been a priority and sharing that passion with others is her goal. Aside from simply looking a certain way, she believes that health, wellness, and beauty is also about confidence, self-love, and personal growth.