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.

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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.

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