Gateway College Crowned Under-15 Basketball Champions

Front Row (L – R): Nimesh Fernando (Asst. Coach), Tharindu Fernando (Head Coach), Ms. Thilaka Jinadasa(Team Leader Sports Development), Yoram Gayle Balasuriya (Vice Captain),Dr. Harsha Alles (Chairman), Mrs. Vinita Shenoy (Principal), MenukInsiluDasanayaka (Captain), Mrs. Jayanthi Somasekaram De silva (Head of Sports), Fawzan Thariq (Asst. Head of Sports & Basketball Coordinator), Priyankara Perera (Sports Coordinator).Back Row (L – R): Abisha Imeth Basnayake, LakdivLaksara Sisirakumara, HiviruThinudiya Bandara Nelundeniya, NethumPrabashwara Chandrasiri, Pranov Mythreban, Manilke Samuel Anthonypillai, Adeesa Nimnaka Liyanage, Shamilke Arther Anthonypillai, Y. G. Nithila Nimsath Manwidu, L. Mahima Hettiarachchi Dayananda, Mohamed Shaheedh Shamseir, Devmin Amesh Dissanayake Gateway College Colombo delivered an exceptional performance to emerge as champions of the International Schools Under-15 Basketball Tournament 2026, showcasing outstanding skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition. The tournament brought together 13 boys’ teams from leading international schools, providing a highly competitive platform for young basketball talent. The competition featured 15 group-stage matches, four quarter-finals, two semi-finals, a consolation final, and the championship final. Drawn in Group A alongside Lyceum International School Wattala, Colombo International School Colombo, and Royal Institute, Gateway College Colombo dominated from the outset. They opened their campaign with a convincing 59–27 victory over Lyceum International School Wattala, followed by an emphatic 55–11 win against Colombo International School Colombo to progress confidently to the knockout stage. Gateway continued their impressive run with a 44–22 victory over Stafford International School in the quarter-finals before producing a commanding 79–17 win against British School Colombo in the semi-finals. In the championship final, Gateway faced Lyceum International School Nugegoda in an exciting contest. Displaying excellent teamwork, disciplined defence, and attacking flair, Gateway secured a deserved 65–44 victory to lift the championship trophy. Final Standings

Champions: Gateway College Colombo Runners-up: Lyceum International School Nugegoda Third Place: Elizabeth Moir School Fourth Place: British School Colombo

Gateway’s outstanding campaign was further recognised through individual honours:

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Adeesa Liyanage – Gateway College Colombo Best Defensive Player (BDP): Yoram Balasuriya – Gateway College Colombo Best Offensive Player (BOP):Sanithu Ariyadasa – Lyceum International School Nugegoda

The team’s success was made possible through the dedication and hard work of its coaching and administrative staff, whose commitment to developing young talent has been instrumental throughout the season.