Gateway College has once again demonstrated exceptional talent in Scrabble, securing remarkable victories at several highly competitive tournaments.
TISSL Scrabble Tournament 2024/2025
The TISSL Scrabble Tournament 2024/2025, hosted by Burhani Serendib School, witnessed Gateway College’s dominance as their Under-18 team emerged as champions. The winning team comprised:
Adheesha Dissanayake, Ilham Irshaad, Tharun Priyadarshan, Aneesha Abeygunawardena, and Risath Sathnindu.In the Under-16 category, Gateway College finished as runners-up, with an impressive line-up of players:
Imad Irshad, Inam Irshaad, Iyaad Irshaad, DulainWanigasekara, and Shanilka Rodrigo.
Additionally, individual accolades were awarded to:
= Best Player: Adheesha Dissanayake
= Highest Word Scorer: Ilham Irshaad
= Under-18 Highest Game Scorer:Imad Irshaad
Royal College Scrabble Bash 2025
Gateway College continued its winning streak at the Royal College Scrabble Bash 2025, with its Under 20 team emerging as champions. The victorious team included: Adheesha Dissanayake, Ilham Irshad, Inam Irshad, Iyaad Irshad, and Tharun Priyadarshan.
Individual accolades from the tournament included:
= Best Player: Adheesha Dissanayake
= Highest Game Scorer: Imad Irshaad
A legacy of excellence
The remarkable achievements of Gateway College at these prestigious tournaments are a testament to their dedication, strategy, and intellectual prowess in Scrabble. Their continuous success highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing young talent in mind sports. The school’s players have achieved extraordinary milestones, further solidifying their reputation in Scrabble, both nationally and internationally.
