Moratuwa University team 2nd at Huawei ICT Competition

Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Global Final Practice Competition – Cloud Track Recognition in China

The Sri Lankan team from the Moratuwa University has made history by securing the second prize in the Practice Competition – Cloud Track 1, at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Finals. 

This marks the first time a team from Sri Lanka has advanced from national level to regional level in Indonesia and finally to global level in China.

The team, consisting of three talented students from the IT Faculty at the Moratuwa University, include team leader Sasika Sankalana and members Varaki Vakeesan and Krishihan Raviendran. 

Their outstanding performance at the competition held in China marks a significant achievement for Sri Lanka on the global stage.

The closing and awards ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Final was held in Shenzhen. 
This year’s competition attracted more than 170,000 students from over 2,000 universities and colleges across more than 80 countries and regions, making it the largest offline competition since its launch. More than 160 teams consisting of over 470 contestants from 49 different countries and regions made it through national and regional competitions to reach this year’s global final.

Moratuwa University Vice-Chancellor Senior Prof. N.D. Gunawardena said, “This achievement not only highlights their exceptional talent and hard work but also underscores our university’s unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where innovation and academic excellence can thrive. We are deeply grateful to Huawei for providing this invaluable platform that bridges academia and industry, allowing our students to showcase their skills on a global stage,” he remarked.

Meanwhile, Information Technology Faculty Dean B.H. Sudantha noted that the journey undertaken by the students in the Huawei ICT Competition exemplifies the spirit of innovation and resilience. 

“This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication and the robust academic framework provided by our institution,” he said.

Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze said, “At Huawei, we are thrilled to witness Sri Lankan students making history and driving progress through the Huawei ICT Competition platform.”