- 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

Jun 13

Commonwealth Sport President Dr. Donald Rukare Visits GNOC/CGA Headquarters

Banjul, The Gambia, June 13, 2026 – The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), in its capacity as the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) for The Gambia, had the honour of welcoming the President of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, to its headquarters during his official visit to The Gambia. Dr. Rukare was warmly received by GNOC […]

Jun 12

GNOC Hosts Commonwealth Sport President Dr. Donald Rukare During Official Visit to The Gambia

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), in its capacity as the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) for The Gambia, had the honour of hosting Dr. Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, during his recent visit to The Gambia from 9th to 11th June 2026. Dr. Rukare was in the country to attend the Board Meeting of […]

May 24

GNOC-Funded Gambian Athletes Impress at African Senior Athletics Championship in Ghana

Banjul The Gambia, May 24, 2026 - Gambian athletes have returned from the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, after delivering impressive performances against some of the continent’s top track and field stars. The championship, fully funded by the Gambia National Olympic Committee, saw the country’s athletes compete with determination and resilience on […]

May 22

GNOC President Calls for Stronger Media Partnership in Sports Development

Banjul The Gambia, May 22, 2026 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee has officially concluded its five-day Sports Administrator Course for sports journalists, aimed at strengthening the capacity and understanding of sports administration within the media fraternity. Speaking during the closing ceremony, GNOC President Bai Dodou Jallow urged journalists to continue supporting the development of […]