Gateway College Colombo’s Under-20 Girls’ Football Team capped off a remarkable season by winning the Sri Lanka Schools Colombo District Championship before securing an impressive fourth-place finish at the Sri Lanka Schools All Island Under-20 Football Championship.
The team displayed outstanding form throughout the district tournament, defeating Vishaka Vidyalaya 8–1 in the semi-final before overcoming Maharagama Central College 4–1 in the final to claim the district title in commanding fashion.
The team’s momentum continued at the All Island Championship, where Gateway became the only school from the Colombo District—and the only international school in Sri Lanka—to reach the semi-finals. Their outstanding campaign established them among the top four girls’ school football teams in the country.
The third-place playoff proved to be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament. After a closely contested encounter ended 2–2 at full time, the match was decided by a penalty shootout. Gateway narrowly missed out on the bronze medal, going down 3–2 on penalties, but their spirited performance throughout the tournament earned them widespread admiration.
The team was led with distinction by Captain Hiruki Dasanayake, while Vice-Captain Shama Sabry provided invaluable leadership and composure throughout the season. Every member of the squad played an important role in this outstanding achievement, demonstrating commitment, resilience and teamwork at every stage of the competition.
This success was also made possible by the dedication of the coaching and administrative staff, whose meticulous preparation, unwavering support and tireless efforts throughout the season created the environment for the team to excel. Their collective contribution has been instrumental in establishing Gateway College as one of the leading forces in girls’ school football in Sri Lanka.