Earlier today, the Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council received a courtesy visit from the Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General of the SUPdeCO Students’ Union. The visit was aimed at expressing appreciation for the Council’s strategic support towards the ongoing Inter-Tertiary Football Tournament, hosted by the SUPdeCO Banjul Campus Students’ Union in […]

In a decisive step toward strengthening grassroots sports development and community engagement, the National Sports Council (NSC), in collaboration with key stakeholders on Thursday convened a strategic engagement with District Sports Committees across the Kanifing Municipality. The high-level briefing, attended by representatives from Serrekunda Central, East, West, and Bakau, marked a significant milestone in the

Banjul, The Gambia – 11 June 2026 The Serrekunda West Sports Organization (SWESO) on Thursday formally submitted its report on the utilization of the first phase of funding allocated to the organization to the National Sports Council (NSC), under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The report, dated 7th June 2026, provides a comprehensive account

The National Sports Council (NSC), alongside the Chairman of the Kanifing Municipal Sports Committee, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Coordinator of KMC, Mr. Singateh, to formally brief him on the upcoming inauguration of the Serrekunda Central Mini Stadium in Bakoteh, scheduled for 21st June 2026 under the patronage of His Excellency, the President.

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