Gateway Kandy win major honors
Gateway College Kandy beat Trinity College in their inaugural football encounter by 2-1 at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekelle. The winners scored their goals through Saif Salman and Venura Gunaratne while Trinitians scored their only goal through Visal Jayawickrema.
This encounter was played for RIT Alles-Ireland Jones Challenge Trophy.
Meanwhile Hillwoood College, Kandy beat Gateway, Kandy in their netball encounter 32-15, which was played for Rohini Alles-Somakumari Samarasinghe Challenge Trophy.
On the initial day events which were worked off at the Gateway courts, hosts won both the Girl’s and Boy’s event in basketball. Gateway Kandy beat Hillwood College girls 29-16 while their boys beat St. Sylvester’s 58-26.
Out of the four events worked off organisers of the tournament Gateway Kandy stamped their class with wins in basketball (both Boys and Girls) and football while Hillwood walked away winners in netball.
This event which was the first in the series was organised by the Gateway Kandy to mark their 20 years presence in the Central Hills. - SJ