Trainer Details

Kumari Manel Suraweera Arachchige

A seasoned Media Professional and Sports Consultant with 27 years of expertise in multi-camera live production, sports journalism, and program management. A former Sri Lanka National Kabaddi Team Captain (1998–2005) with extensive experience in coaching and international sports media coverage. Currently contributing to AusLanka Media Network, Australia, as a Program Production & Direction Support, delivering high-quality television content for the Sri Lankan community.

A recognized leader in sports media and multicultural engagement, with a track record of producing and directing diverse television programs, including sports, women’s, reality, and cultural shows for national networks. Served as a host and commentator for prestigious international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, ICC events, Netball World Cup, Asian Games, Football World Cup, and Rugby World Cup.

A member of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (Australia) and a former Executive Committee Member of the Professional Sports Journalists Association of Sri Lanka. Passionate about fostering sports culture, mentoring young athletes, and advancing multicultural media representation.

Also an active athlete, currently playing for the Knox City Sports Club Women’s Cricket Team, 2024- 25 Champions.

Awards & Recognitions

Best Television Sports Program of the Year – 2011 (South Asian Games 2010, Bangladesh)

Best Television Sports Program of the Year – 2012 (Asian Athletics Championship 2011, Japan) Best Television Women’s Program of the Year – 2014

Presidential Sports Award – 2016 (Most Outstanding Live TV Sports Program)

Best Television Sports Program of the Year – 2016 (South Asian Games 2016, India) Best Mobile Production Program – 2017 (KBS Event, South Korea)

Raigam Tele Awards Nomination – 2020–2021

Recognized for outstanding contributions to sports media and television production, including:

Achievements in sports (2004, 2008)

Excellence in TV coverage (2006, 2011)

Industry recognition through special awards (2018)

Honored for 20 years of dedicated service in media production and broadcasting at the 37th Anniversary Celebration (2019).

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