Banjul, The Gambia – In a significant milestone for Gambian sports, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, officially opened a day-long validation workshop yesterday to finalize the new National Sports Policy 2024-2034 at Metzy Residence Hotel. This policy, developed after extensive consultation with key stakeholders, marks a crucial step forward in […]

President Adama Barrow recently inspected the ongoing renovations at the Independence Stadium. The visit is aimed at transforming the historic sports edifice into a modern, multi-functional sports facility. The President was accompanied by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, and the Stadium’s General Manager, Mr. Ebou Faye, during the tour. Mr.

In recognition of their efforts and achievements, the Government of The Gambia has rewarded its Olympic athletes with a 1.5 million dalasi qualification bonus. This gesture underscores the nation’s commitment to supporting its sportsmen and women, who represented The Gambia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. During a ceremony held at the Vice President office

At a recent presentation ceremony held at Charles Fowlis Senior Secondary School in Old Jeshwang, Mr. Mahmoud L. Jawla, the Acting Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), expressed deep appreciation for the Late George F. Gomez Foundation’s unwavering support for sports in The Gambia. In collaboration with KitAid, a foreign charitable organization, the

The National Sports Council, under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has appointed Johnathan McKinstry as the national team coach of the senior national football team for a period of two years.  The unveiling and signing ceremony was held at the paradise suits hotel, attended by the Hon Minister of Youth and Sports, President of the Gambia

The May Sports Banquet, one of the most eagerly awaited events on the annual Labour Day celebration commonly known as May Day, took place over the weekend at Paradise Suites Hotel, in Kololi. Among the guests who attended the banquet are Director of employment at the Ministry of Trade Regional Integration and Employment, Chairman of

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) through the National Sports Council (NSC) presented 2.6 million dalasi to the Gambia Amputee Football Team to support the team’s preparation and participation to the African Amputee Cup of Nations to be held in Egypt from 18 to 27 May 2024. During the presentation, Minister Badjie presented the

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) through the National Sports Council (NSC) presented two Million dalasi to the U20 Handball Team’s International Tournament. In a bid to increase Gambia’s presence on the international handball stage, the Minister of Youths and Sports, Badjie, announced a substantial financial support package for the Gambia under 20 national

The Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. yesterday 6th May 2024 toured the Independence Stadium to get informed about the ongoing renovations and remodeling of the Independence Stadium. Minister Badjie disclosed that this project is fully funded by the government. Phase one costed D130 million, and the second phase budgeted was D153 million. According to him, a total of