Central River Region Elects New Wrestling Executive Committee

Stakeholders in the Central River Region (CRR) convened on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Janjanbureh Youth Centre for an elective congress to appoint a new executive committee to oversee the region’s wrestling affairs. The congress saw delegates unanimously elect most positions unopposed, except for the Vice Chairman role, which was contested. Mamut Ceesay emerged […]

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Stakeholders Elect New Wrestling Executive Committee in Upper River Region

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, stakeholders in the Upper River Region convened in Basse to usher in a new executive committee to lead the region’s wrestling affairs. Delegates unanimously elected Mr. Jewru Krubally as chairman of the new executive committee during the elective congress. In his address, Alagie Bojang, Desk Officer for Wrestling, advised the

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€3,500 Boost from Ministry of Youth and Sports to Mobilize Fans for Gambia’s Crucial AFCON Qualifier Against Comoros

In a spirited show of support, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, through the National Sports Council, has once again stepped in to ensure the senior Scorpions feel the power of their fans during the critical Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Comoros at Stade Municipale de Berkane. Through the Gambian Embassy, the Ministry

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Johnathan McKinstry Aims to Lead The Gambia to the Africa Cup of Nations

Source: Sky Sports Exclusive Interview In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Northern Irish coach Johnathan McKinstry opened up about his journey from Belfast to Africa, where he is now striving to guide The Gambia to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Known for his remarkable rise in football, McKinstry became the youngest international manager

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Wrestling Lower River Region Elects New Executive Committee to Lead Regional

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Lower River Region (LRR) elected a new executive committee, headed by Mr. Mustapha Sabally, to oversee wrestling affairs in the region. The election, which took place in Soma, saw the committee members elected unopposed, reflecting a unified decision among stakeholders. The newly formed executive is set to play a pivotal

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New Executive Committee Elected Unopposed to Lead North Bank Region Wrestling Committee

Stakeholders in the North Bank Region convened in Kerewan on Saturday, 9th November 2024, for an Elective Congress that saw the unopposed election of a new executive committee to steer wrestling development in the region. The event was presided over by the Sprt Chairperson Buba Ceesay and graced by prominent people from the region including

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Gambia Basketball Teams Shine at Dakar en Jeux with Silver and Bronze Medals

The Gambia’s men’s and women’s basketball teams delivered remarkable performances at the Dakar en Jeux Basketball Tournament, securing silver and bronze medals, respectively, in a testament to Gambian basketball’s growing strength on the regional stage. The men’s team clinched the silver medal after a hard-fought final against Senegal, narrowly losing 14-19. Despite the close defeat,

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The Gambia Scrabble Federation Extends Gratitude to Government for Support in Kigali Championship Success

The Gambia Scrabble Federation (GSF) has expressed its profound gratitude to the Gambian Government for its crucial support in enabling Team Gambia’s participation in the recently concluded African Scrabble Championship (ASC) in Kigali, Rwanda. This support, facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC) under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, led by the dynamic Hon.

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Gambia Cricket Team Fails to Qualify for Next Stage in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Banjul, 31 October 2024 – The Gambia’s journey in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Group B ended in disappointment as the team closed out the tournament without a win, finishing last in the group. Despite substantial support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which provided D750,000.00 to back the team’s

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The Gambia Joins Africa’s Best in Rwanda for 15th Africa Scrabble Championship – Powered by Ministry of Youth & Sports Support

In a remarkable display of national pride and competitive spirit, The Gambia Scrabble Association is in Kigali, Rwanda, representing the nation at the prestigious 15th Africa Scrabble Championship. The event, gathering the best teams from across Africa, is a testament to The Gambia’s growing prowess in the sport, highlighted by notable performances at regional levels

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