- 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

Nov 10

Mustapha Jadama: The Boy Who Ran Through Pain to Make History

Dakar Senegal, November 10, 2026 - On a night that will forever be etched in Gambian sporting history, Mustapha Jadama ran through pain, defied adversity and sprinted his way into the history books. The young Gambian sprinter claimed silver in the Men’s 400m final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, delivering The Gambia’s first-ever […]

Nov 02

FROM TEARS TO IPPON: ALIMA JOBE’S JOURNEY THAT MADE A NATION BELIEVE

Dakar Expo Center, Mat 1 – The day started with heartbreak, and it almost ended with history. 10:00 AM – The Fall The scoreboard read Contest #1. JOBE Alima vs MORALES GAMBOA of Costa Rica. For 4 minutes and 50 seconds, she fought. She pushed into Golden Score. Then a Yuko. 0-1, Loss. In judo, […]

Oct 19

GNOC Opens Sports Medicine Course for National Sports Associations’ Medical Personnel

Banjul The Gambia, October 19, 2026 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee has officially opened a Sports Medicine Course for medical personnel attached to National Sports Associations and Federations at the GNOC House. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Muhammed Lamin Touray, Secretary General of the GNOC Medical Commission and Course Coordinator, thanked the GNOC for […]

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 […]