Basse, Upper River Region | 12th February 2026 The FIVB Knowledge Transfer for Coaches Training in the Upper River Region concluded on Thursday with renewed commitment to grassroots volleyball development, as stakeholders praised the programme’s impact on technical capacity building in the region. Earlier in the morning, the President of The Gambia Volleyball Federation (GVBF) […]

Westfield, 13th February 2026 The Youth Monument in Westfield on Friday hosted the official launch of BRICPOL Association – The Gambia, marking a significant step in promoting structured discipline and youth engagement through sport. Sara Camara, Communications and Public Relations Manager of the National Sports Council (NSC), represented the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS)

Team Gambia continues to make the nation proud at the ongoing ANOCA African Youth Games in Angola, adding three medals to its tally in an impressive display of youth talent, determination, and national pride. Teenage sprinter Adama Njie announced herself on the continental stage by winning bronze in the girls’ 200m, clocking an outstanding 26.1

The Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), Mr. Mahmoud L. Jawla, earlier today held a meeting with the executive members of the Bricpol Association at the NSC Headquarters in Bakau, where he confirmed the Council’s endorsement and approval for the association to commence operations in The Gambia, following its successful fulfillment of

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) yesterday sealed a historic partnership with Special Olympics Gambia during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry’s office in Banjul. Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, together with the leadership of Special Olympics Gambia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening the nation’s

Sixteen Gambian athletes across five sporting disciplines are ready to raise The Gambia’s flag high at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Team Gambia will compete in Swimming, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and Athletics (Track and Field), showcasing the nation’s growing strength in diverse sporting

Independence Stadium, Bakau – Friday, October 17, 2025 The Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), Mr. Mahmoud L. Jawla, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting sports of all forms, including mind sports such as chess, across The Gambia. He made these remarks at the Independence Stadium during a presentation ceremony where

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, together with the National Sports Council, extends heartfelt congratulations to The Gambia National Football Team – The Scorpions – for their outstanding 3-1 victory over Kenya in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi. Goals from Saidy Sinyan (12’), Yankuba Minteh (26’), and

Banjul, The Gambia – The Late Mbeye Badjie Basketball Summer Camp officially opened in Banjul with over 100 girls in attendance at St Augustine Senior Secondary School, marking a historic milestone for Gambian basketball. Speaking on behalf of the Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), Mr. Mahmoud L. Jawla, the Council’s Communication

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, today received The Gambia’s Deaf National Football Team — the Deaf Scorpions — at the PIA Hall in Banjul, following their historic silver medal finish at the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championship in Abuja, Nigeria. The team’s participation in the tournament was made possible