Gateway: A key force in Sri Lankan athletics

Shanella Seneviratne, Dhanani Kodithuwakku, Cristiyan Dabarera and Nehansa Paranaliyanage

Gateway College continues to cement its reputation as a leader in Sri Lankan athletics, announcing that four of its talented athletes have been selected for the Sri Lanka Junior Athletic Squad.
These athletes are currently representing the nation at the South Asian Junior Athletic Championships 2024 in India.
Shanella Seneviratne, Dhanani Kodithuwakku, Cristiyan Dabarera and Nehansa Paranaliyanage have earned their places on the national team, a testament to the skill, dedication, and rigorous training. 
Shanella was named as the Best Female Athlete at the ISAC 2024 and is currently recognised as the fastest junior female athlete in Sri Lanka for 2024. Dhanani has been a regular finalist in junior national 100m events and is ranked second among junior Girls’ in the 100m sprint.
Cristiyan Dabarera, a rising star in discus, secured the Gold Medal at the Junior National Championships 2024, marking him as one of the country’s top young throwers.
Nehansa, currently the fastest junior female hurdler in Sri Lanka, also clinched the champion title for her age group at the ISAC 2024.
With these four athletes now representing Sri Lanka on the international stage, Gateway has firmly positioned itself as a powerhouse in junior athletics.