Gateway basketball players for Asia Cup qualifiers

Navindu Waduwavala

Yohali Balasuriya

Anujitha Samarasundera

Three students from Gateway College, Navindu Waduwavala, Anujitha Samarasundera and Yohali Balasuriya have earned places in the Sri Lanka squad at the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup basketball qualifiers.

The tournament, organised by the Basketball Federation of Sri Lanka is currently taking place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. 

As the South Asian qualifying event for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, teams that advance will qualify for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad from August 13 to 23. In the girls’ category, the winner will secure a spot in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B tournament in Thailand.

The regional tournament offers a valuable platform for emerging young athletes to gain international exposure and compete at a high level. 

For Gateway, the representation of three students on the national stage is a significant milestone and a reflection of the school’s continued commitment to excellence in sport.