Madhushi Amarasinghe’s journey from a young girl battling health challenges to becoming one of Sri Lanka’s top female bodybuilders is a story of resilience and determination. Initially aspiring to become a lawyer, Madhushi’s path shifted dramatically after she was diagnosed with a thyroid condition that caused significant weight gain and other health issues. Undeterred, she turned to bodybuilding as a means to regain control of her life and discovered a passion that would define her future.
Now, with a bronze medal from the 56th Asian Bodybuilding and Sports Physique Championship and dreams of winning gold on the world stage, Madhushi is on a mission to make history and inspire a new generation of Sri Lankan women to break barriers in the sport. From her humble beginnings at Ananda National School in Chilaw with dreams of becoming a lawyer, Madhushi’s path took an unexpected turn, one that would lead her to become a physical fitness trainer and a national bodybuilding star. “I played volleyball and netball at the provincial level,” she says, “but I had wheezing issues, so my parents didn’t allow me to pursue sports seriously.
” Despite having no real goals in sports, Madhushi, the second of three siblings secretly participated in competitions. “I used to win certificates and medals,” she chuckles, “but of course, I got scolded at home.” Her dreams of becoming a lawyer seemed within reach until she was diagnosed with a thyroid condition.
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