The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, successfully participateed in the Mansa Kunda Ministerial Townhall at the OIC Conference Room on Friday 11th September 2024, addressing various issues related to youth development, sports, and governance. The event brought together stakeholders from government, youth organizations, sports associations, and community leaders to engage in […]

In an event graced by notable dignitaries and sports enthusiasts, the British High Commissioner to The Gambia, H.E. Harriet King, and her spouse, William King, hosted a reception celebrating Gambian Olympians and the contribution of government to sports development. Held on Wednesday, 9th October, at the High Commissioner’s residence in Cape Point, the occasion highlighted

The National Sports Council (NSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS), commenced a regional inspection of sporting facilities yesterday, starting with key sites in the Central River Region (CRR). The delegation, led by Adama Sabally, the newly appointed Facility Management Officer, inspected the Fula Bantang football field and the Janjanbureh football

The Secretary General of the Gambia Basketball Association (GBA) Alieu Nyang has confirmed that Mustapha Touray will represent The Gambia at the 2024 FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp, set to take place from October 14 to 17 in Douala, Cameroon. This basketball camp, organized by FIBA, brings together some of Africa’s most promising young basketball

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