Gateway honours its sports ambassadors
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NICHULA LIYANAGE, Pasan Liyanage (Basketball) and Hiruni de
Soysa (swimming) with chief guest Chairman National Sports
Council Nimal Lewke after receiving their awards at the
Gateway College Colours Night held at the Gateway College
Auditorium Kandy recently.
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The annual Colours Night of Gateway was held on July 11 at the
Gateway College Auditorium in Kandy under the distinguished patronage of
Nimal Lewke, Chairman of the National Sports Council. Sportsmen and
Sportswomen from Gateway schools at Rajagiriya, Kandy, Negombo and
Dehiwela were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding
achievements. Nearly 200 students who had represented the schools in no
less than 15 different sports received awards of Merit, Colours and
Special Awards.
The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the prestigious
'Gateway Dove' to Nichula Liyanage and Pasan Liyanage for basketball and
Hiruni de Zoysa for swimming. These three athletes were selected to the
national team.
Nimal Lewke speaking on the occasion emphasized the fact that mere
practice does not make things perfect but perfect practice makes things
perfect.
He also encouraged students to be dedicated to their sports and be
focused in planning for higher education and future career ambitions.
The program for the evening was executed to precision by Gateway
College, Kandy, which included breathtaking dance items and choral
performances.
The school did not forget to recognize the hard work of the coaches
and trainers by felicitating them for their efforts as well. |
