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The Gambia Boxe Chinoise Federation is preparing to host an international training course and national competition as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the sport of Boxe Chinoise in the country. These events will feature participants from six African countries, namely Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, and Ivory Coast, and are scheduled […]

The National Sports Council (NSC) extended a warm welcome to the triumphant Gambia U21 Basketball team, who recently clinched victory in the Amilcar Cabral Zone II U21 Basketball Championship held in Bissau. The acting Executive Director of the NSC, Mr. Mahmoud L Jawla, addressed the team with words of pride and admiration, commending them for

The Gambia Men’s Basketball Team secured a convincing victory over the host nation, Guinea Bissau, in the Amilcar Cabral Basketball Memorial Tournament. In a dominant performance across all four quarters, Gambia overwhelmed Guinea Bissau with a final score of 68-24, maintaining a perfect record of three wins in three games. Star of the match, Ebriama

The Ministry of Youth & Sports, following a thorough assessment meeting with the Executive of the Gambia Basketball Association (GBA), agreed to provide a grant of D441,000 to support the revitalization and strengthening of basketball league in The Gambia. This decision came after Hon. Minister Bakary Y. Badjie invited the GBA Executive to his office

The Gambia U21 basketball team has advanced to the finals of the Amilcar Cabral U21 Basketball Tournament after a remarkable victory over Senegal, defeating them 52-43. This historic win marks the first time The Gambia has triumphed over Senegal in an official basketball competition, solidifying it as a defining moment in the country’s sports history.

The Gambia U21 basketball team kicked off their campaign in the U21 Amilcar Cabral Tournament with a resounding 64-40 victory over Guinea Bissau in Bissau. This marks a significant moment for Gambian basketball, as it is the country’s first international win in over 20 years. Led by coach Daniel Nyaki, the team put forth an

The National Sports Council (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Malick Jarra, the First Vice President of the Gambia Handball Association. Jarra passed away today at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul. In a statement, the NSC extended its heartfelt condolences to the Gambia Handball Association and the wider

As the U21 Basketball team departs for the Amilcar Cabral U21 Basketball Tournament in Guinea-Bissau, the Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), Mr. Mahmoud L. Jawla, delivered a powerful message of encouragement, emphasizing the gravity of their responsibility as they represent the entire nation. In his send-off remarks, Mr. Jawla highlighted the

In a powerful show of support for the Gambia’s U21 Basketball team, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, led the official handing over of the national flag as the team prepares to travel to Bissau for the prestigious Amilcar Cabral U21 Basketball Tournament. Speaking during the ceremony, the Minister expressed his pride

The Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), Mr. Mahmud Lamin Jawla, has commended the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) for ensuring the Gambia U-20 national football team’s participation in the upcoming West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A tournament. The tournament is set to take place in Monrovia, Liberia. Speaking at a farewell