Young Gateway players sparkle in squash | Sunday Observer

Young Gateway players sparkle in squash

30 January, 2022
Matheesha Wijesekara (U15 Boys Novices-Runner up), Bihandu Nannayakkara (U13 Boys - Champion), Manuth Dassanayake (U11 Boys Champion and U13 Boys Runner up) and Ranuk Mendis (4th place U9 Boys Novices)
Matheesha Wijesekara (U15 Boys Novices-Runner up), Bihandu Nannayakkara (U13 Boys - Champion), Manuth Dassanayake (U11 Boys Champion and U13 Boys Runner up) and Ranuk Mendis (4th place U9 Boys Novices)

Young squash players of Gateway College, Colombo have continued to impress and dominate the sport in Sri Lanka.

During the month of December, Gateway players performed exceptionally well in the 32nd Junior National Squash Championship and the Junior Open Squash Championship organized by Sri Lanka Squash at the Sinhalese Sports Club Complex.

Eight players took part in both tournaments and gave good account of themselves.

Bihandu Nanayakkara (Under-13/ Under-15) and Manuth Dassanayake (Under-11/ Under-13) were unstoppable in both tournaments.

They stole the limelight in finals of their respective age groups winning the championship with ease in three straight sets.

The pillars behind the development and success of Gateway squash is coach C.H. Thalagala coordinated by Sajith Liyanage who have trained and encouraged the players to reach great heights.

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