Gateway’s budding players crowned Under-15 basketball champions

Back row from left: Abisha Imeth Basnayake, Lakdiv Laksara Sisirakumara, Hiviru Thinudiya Bandara Nelundeniya, Nethum Prabashwara Chandrasiri, Pranov Mythreban, Manilke Samuel Anthonypillai, Adeesa Nimnaka Liyanage, Shamilke Arther Anthonypillai, Nithila Nimsath Manwidu, Mahima Hettiarachchi Dayananda, Mohamed Shaheedh Shamseir, Devmin Amesh Dissanayake. Front row from left: Nimesh Fernando (Asst. Coach), Tharindu Fernando (Head Coach), Thilaka Jinadasa (Team Leader Sports Development), Yoram Gayle Balasuriya (Vice Captain), Dr. Harsha Alles (Chairman), Vinita Shenoy (Principal), Menuk Insilu Dasanayaka (Captain), Jayanthi Somasekaram De Silva (Head of Sports), Fawzan Thariq (Asst. Head of Sports & Basketball Coordinator), Priyankara Perera (Sports Coordinator)

Gateway College Colombo delivered an exceptional performance to emerge as champions of the International Schools Under-15 Basketball Tournament 2026, showcasing outstanding skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition.

The tournament brought together 13 boys’ teams from leading international schools, providing a highly competitive platform for young basketball talent. The competition featured 15 group-stage matches, four quarter-finals, two semi-finals, a consolation final and the championship final.

Drawn in Group A alongside Lyceum International School Wattala, Colombo International School Colombo and Royal Institute, Gateway College dominated from the outset. They opened their campaign with a convincing 59–27 victory over Lyceum International School Wattala, followed by an emphatic 55–11 win against Colombo International School to progress confidently to the knockout stage.

Gateway continued their impressive run with a 44–22 victory over Stafford International School in the quarter-finals before producing a commanding 79–17 win against British School Colombo in the semi-finals.

In the championship final, Gateway faced Lyceum International School Nugegoda. In an exciting contest displaying excellent teamwork, disciplined defence and attacking flair, Gateway secured a deserved 65–44 victory to lift the championship trophy.

Final Standings:

Champions: Gateway College Colombo

Runners-up: Lyceum International School Nugegoda

Third Place: Elizabeth Moir School

Fourth Place: British School Colombo

Most Valuable Player: Adeesa Liyanage – Gateway College Colombo

Best Defensive Player: Yoram Balasuriya – Gateway College Colombo

Best Offensive Player: Sanithu Ariyadasa – Lyceum International School Nugegoda