Gateway Colleges proudly celebrate a series of outstanding achievements in karate, highlighted by national championship victories and the selection of a student to represent Sri Lanka at the international level.
The highest honour belongs to Kenneth Juan Yan of Gateway College Colombo, who has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 10th South Asian Cadet, Junior, Under-21 & Senior Karate Championship and the 2nd South Asian Under-14 Karate Championship, to be held from 15 to 19 July 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Following the national selection process conducted by the Working Task Force for Karate-Do under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kenneth earned his place in the Sri Lanka team and will compete in the Under-10 Boys Individual Kumite (-40kg) event. His selection follows an outstanding performance at the Karate-Do Federation National Championship 2026, where he won the championship title in the Under-13 Boys Kumite event, securing his place in the national squad.
Representing Sri Lanka is one of the highest honours an athlete can achieve, and Kenneth’s selection is a proud milestone for Gateway College Colombo and the entire Gateway Group.
Gateway students also enjoyed remarkable success at the Sri Lanka Schools Junior Karate Championship 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Karate-Do Association and held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, with several students emerging as national champions.
Imandee Wickrama Edirisooriya of Gateway College Colombo was crowned National Champion after winning the Gold Medal (Merit Award) in the Under-13 Girls Black Belt (Level 5) Kata event at the All-Island Championship. Having qualified through the Western Province Championship, she produced an exceptional performance to claim the national title.
Gateway College Dehiwala’s R.A.D. Danula Dinhas Rajapaksha also became an All-Island Champion, winning 1st place in the Under-11 Kata category.
Gateway College Ratmalana’s Samuel Akira Herath was likewise crowned All-Island Champion after securing 1st place in the Under-10 Kata category.
The Western Province Junior Karate Championship also produced further success for Gateway College Colombo. Shenuri Rathnayake qualified for the All-Island Championship in the Under-13 Girls Level 3 Kata category, where she represented the school with distinction.
These achievements reflect the strength of the karate programme across the Gateway Group and are a testament to the dedication of the students, the expertise of their coaches, and the unwavering encouragement of their families.