Top honors in International Schools Basketball go to Gateway and Lyceum.
International Schools Basketball Tournament 2023
The International Schools Basketball Tournament 2023 came to an end on Saturday, November 25, at the Gateway College Colombo Courts in Rajagiriya. Lyceum International School Wattala and Gateway College Colombo became victorious.
A thrilling exhibition of skill, tenacity, and sportsmanship was given to fans during the International Schools U19 Basketball Tournament 2023. Both the boys’ and girls’ finals featured exciting matchups that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Colombo International School and Gateway College Colombo faced off in the boys’ final in a thrilling match that will be talked about for years to come. The game developed into a high-stakes match in which both teams showed remarkable skill and cunning. Gateway had a 44-point advantage over CIS at the break. Ultimately, Gateway College Colombo defeated Colombo International School 83 points to 82, winning by the slimmest of margins. The intense atmosphere and hotly contested plays showcased the spirit of competition that is inherent in the game and left fans in awe.
Gateway College Colombo and Lyceum International School Wattala squared off in the girls’ final, bringing with them another spectacle. Lyceum College had a slim advantage over Gateway College, 30 points to 28 points, at the completion of the first half, with the two teams separated by just two points. Following the intermission, Gateway College appeared out of sorts. Lyceum International School then put on a strong showing, winning the game convincingly 60 points to 44 in the end.
In the annals of school sports, the International Schools U19 Basketball Tournament 2023 will be regarded as an exciting event when skill, passion, and sportsmanship came together on the floor. The players and spectators alike celebrated the end of an incredible competition that demonstrated basketball’s bright future in the community of foreign schools as the final buzzer reverberated around the arena.
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