Colombo, Sri Lanka — Tarushi Karunaratne, the Asian 800m gold medalist and Olympic athlete, is set to begin a new chapter in her athletic and academic career as she departs for America today, August 31. Over the next four years, Karunaratne will be pursuing a degree in sports training and management at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, having received a prestigious full scholarship for her studies.
Karunaratne will join the Tulane Green Wave athletic team, which is part of the American Athletic Association and competes in major league tournaments. Tulane’s sports program includes a variety of teams such as football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball, and the university boasts a dedicated sports complex for training and competitions.
The decision to attend Tulane University was influenced by its comprehensive facilities for both sports and education, offering Karunaratne the opportunity to excel in her athletic career while pursuing her academic goals. Despite receiving scholarship offers from several universities, Karunaratne chose Tulane for its alignment with her ambitions and the resources available for her development as an athlete.
As she prepares to represent the Tulane Green Wave, Karunaratne is enthusiastic about the prospects of her training and studies in the United States, looking forward to contributing to the university’s athletic programs and further advancing her career in sports.
