Gateway Colleges has once again demonstrated its strength in the sciences, with four students selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026, following outstanding performances at the 16th Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition organised by the Geological Society of Sri Lanka.

The International Earth Science Olympiad will be held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026. Hosted by the University of Turin, the eight-day competition brings together national teams from more than 40 countries for a combination of theoretical, practical, and field-based assessments covering geology, geophysics, meteorology, oceanography, terrestrial astronomy, and environmental science. Participants will also collaborate in international teams on field investigations and research projects conducted in the Alpine environment.

Selection to the Sri Lankan team was based on performance in both a written examination and a final interview. Selvendra Jathuran of Gateway College Dehiwala emerged as the overall first-place winner in the national competition. He will be joined in the Sri Lankan team by Ayodh Induwara Abeyratne, Losara Kulatunge, and Gamlathralalage Mihin Apsara, all from Gateway College Colombo.

Gateway students were also strongly represented among the country’s highest achievers overall, with several earning invitations to the final interview stage after placing within the national top fifteen. In addition to the four students selected to represent Sri Lanka, Neesha Hanarasinghe (Gateway College Dehiwala), Jasmine Angela Balasuriya (Gateway College Colombo), and Jehan Gunarathne (Gateway College Colombo) were also recognised for their excellent performances in the competition.

The fact that all the students selected to represent Sri Lanka this year come from Gateway Colleges is a noteworthy reflection of the Group’s sustained emphasis on scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Their achievement is a credit not only to their talent and dedication, but also to the guidance of their teachers and the encouragement of their families throughout a demanding national selection process.

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Gateway College Dehiwala has brought pride to Sri Lanka with an outstanding performance at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), held from 20th to 29th July 2025 in Azerbaijan. Competing against more than 250 participants from 68 countries, Nawid Nazar and Adhni Sulaim Ikram won bronze medals, marking a significant achievement for the country.

Sri Lanka’s five-member national team featured an impressive four representatives from Gateway College Dehiwala — Nawid Nazar, Adhni Sulaim Ikram, Ranithu Rishon, and Hibah Imran — alongside Linod Wickramage of Wycherly International School. The collective efforts of the team secured Sri Lanka the 34th position on the global stage.

At the competition, Singapore topped the medals table, followed by Canada in second place, while Russia and China shared third place.

The International Economics Olympiad is a prestigious global platform that challenges high school students in economics, business, and finance. It uniquely blends analytical and creative problem-solving skills, testing participants through rigorous assessments in economic theory, financial literacy, and innovative business case solutions.

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