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

The Gambia’s Deaf National Football Team, the Deaf Scorpions, returned home on Wednesday night after their remarkable campaign at the 13th Edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Championship in Abuja, Nigeria, where they clinched a historic silver medal. Arriving at Banjul International Airport, the team — made up of a 13-man squad and two

The Gambia’s Deaf National Football Team, the Deaf Scorpions, are scheduled to arrive at Banjul International Airport on Thursday, 4th September 2025 at 11:45 PM, following their outstanding campaign at the 13th Edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Championship in Abuja, Nigeria. The 13-man squad, accompanied by two officials, will be returning with a

The Gambia National Football Team, the Scorpions, held their first training session of the international window on Tuesday under the guidance of Head Coach Jonathan McKinstry at the Kasarani Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. The session, which focused on tactical drills and physical conditioning, marked the start of the team’s preparations for their crucial FIFA

Banjul, The Gambia — Monday, September 1st, 2025 The Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, on Monday presided over the official opening ceremony of the CAVB Beach Volleyball International Referee Candidate Course (IRCC) at the Baobab Hotel Resort in Bijilo. The high-profile event, which runs from 31st August to 8th September 2025,

The Gambia’s Deaf National Football Team, the Deaf Scorpions, have written another proud chapter in Gambian sports history after defeating Liberia 2–0 in the semi-finals of the 13th Edition of the West African Deaf Football Tournament 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. Despite coming into the match with just a 13-man squad against Liberia’s 18 players, the