Great showing of Gateway’s rowing at Nationals

Rowing winners of Gateway College

Gateway College’s rowers produced a spectacular showing at the 40th National Rowing Championship that was held from July 23 to 26 at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre that marked a historic milestone in the annals of national rowing, drawing the finest talent from across the country. 

A highlight of the championship was Jaanya Kumarawadu of Gateway College being honoured as the Best Junior Girls Sculler in the schools category, a testament to her outstanding consistency and dedication to the sport. 

Gateway College’s athletes delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing skill, determination and teamwork that brought home an impressive collection of medals.

Gateway College celebrated multiple first-place finishes with Jaanya Kumarawadu dominating the girls’ events, clinching gold in both the SGS event and the Under-17 Girls Single Scull. In the boys’ category, Ganindu Kirinde and Nathan Gregory powered their way to gold in the Under-17 Boys Double Scull. 

The MIM Quadruple Scull team, comprising Chareen Jayakody, Shenith Pathirana, Manuga Wijesinghe, and Reshil Peiris, also secured a well-deserved gold, further reinforcing Gateway’s dominance on the water.

Gateway’s silver medal achievements were equally commendable as Ganindu Kirinde added to his medal tally with a strong second-place finish in the Under-17 Boys Single Scull. Jaanya Kumarawadu also won silver in the Under-19 Girls Single Scull, displaying versatility and endurance across categories. 

The Under-15 Girls Quadruple Scull team, comprising Seth Ranatunga, Shehaya Pathirana, Devasha Edirisinghe, Siyara Rajakaruna and Akithya De Costa earned a silver medal for their synchronised effort and determination.

Gateway’s younger rowers also made their mark with bronze medal performances as Siyara Rajakaruna secured bronze in the Under-15 Girls Single Scull and teamed up with Shehaya Pathirana to win another bronze in the Under–15 girls Coxed Quadruple Scull team event. 

Jaanya Kumarawadu