- Gambia National Olympic Committee

GNOC PRESIDENT'S WELCOME MESSAGE

"As President of The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our website. Our aim is to use this site to bring more people into sport and through it, make a genuine difference to their lives. We hope you find it useful."

Bai Dodou Jallow

Mission Statement

The mission of the GNOC is to develop and protect the Olympic Movement in The Gambia in accordance with The Olympic Charter. And in order to fulfil this mission, the GNOC pledges to co-operate with Government and Non Governmental Bodies, and shall not under any circumstances associate with any activity which would contradict the Olympic Charter.

Latest News Updates

Oct 05

GNOC Backs Cricket Coaching Development,

BANJUL, The Gambia, October 5, 2026 — A five-day technical course for cricket coaches has opened in The Gambia, bringing together coaches and key stakeholders as the country continues efforts to strengthen the development of the sport. The opening ceremony was presided over by First Vice President of the Gambia National Olympic Committee, Commissioner […]

Aug 01

Twice on the Podium, Forever in History: Faye Njie’s Enduring Commonwealth Games Legacy

Glasgow, Scotland, August 1, 2026 — Great athletes win medals. Legends redefine what is possible. For Faye Alex Njie, the journey from Birmingham to Glasgow has done exactly that. With a bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Njie has become the first and only Gambian athlete to win multiple Commonwealth Games medals, further […]

Jul 26

Team Gambia Receives Rousing Support at Glasgow Gambia Day Celebration

Glasgow, Scotland, July 26, 2026 – Team Gambia, government officials and members of the Gambian community in Scotland came together on Sunday to celebrate Gambia Day, a vibrant event held on the sidelines of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The celebration was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sport, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, The […]

Jul 26

CITATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF HER EXCELLENCY DR. FATOU BOM BENSOUDA AS GOODWILL SPORTS AMBASSADOR OF THE GAMBIA NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (GNOC)

Glasgow Scotland, July 26, 2026 - Today, at the Gambia Day Celebration in Glasgow, Scotland, the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) is deeply honoured to formally appoint Her Excellency Dr. Fatou Bom Bensouda, High Commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Kingdom, as Goodwill Sports Ambassador of the Gambia National Olympic Committee […]