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Apr 07

GNOC Boss Pays Courtesy Visit to ANOCA President in Abuja

Abuja Nigeria, April 7, 2025 – The president of Gambia National Olympic Committee Bai Dodou Jallow on Monday was received by the President of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Mustapha Berraf at their headquarters in Abuja in the presence of Treasurer General, who also double as the President of National Olympic Committee […]

Feb 28

GNOC Presy elected into ANOCA Zone II Board

Bamako, Mali, February 28, 2025 - Mr. Bai Dodou Jallow, President of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), has been elected as a member of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone 2 Executive Board at the recently concluded elective General Assembly held in Bamako, Mali. During this assembly, key documents for […]

Feb 19

ISSA Secretary General concludes Working Visit to The Gambia to Strengthen Collaboration

Banjul The Gambia, February 19, 2025 - The Secretary General of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSA), Mr. Nasser Ayman Majali, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Ministerof Youth and Sports on Wednesday in Banjul. The visit aimed to enhance sports diplomacy, foster bilateral relations, and explore collaboration opportunities between The […]

Feb 14

Turkish Embassy Receives GNOC New Executive Board

Banjul The Gambia, February 13, 2025 - The newly elected Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) Executive Board, led by 2nd Vice President Mr. Bakary K. Jammeh, paid a courtesy visit to the Turkish Embassy in Brufut on Thursday. The visit was part of GNOC’s efforts to strengthen partnerships in sports development and foster greater collaboration […]

Feb 12

GNOC Executive Board Pays Courtesy Visit to British High Commission

Banjul The Gambia, February 13, 2025 - The newly elected Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) Executive Board, led by President Mr. Bai Dodou Jallow, paid a courtesy visit to the British High Commission in Banjul on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The visit, which was part of GNOC’s efforts to strengthen partnerships in sports development, was […]

Feb 06

GNOC Executive Board Meets Moroccan Embassy to Strengthen Sports Cooperation

Banjul The Gambia, February 6, 2025 - The newly elected Executive Board of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), led by President Bai Dodou Jallow, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Banjul on Thursday. With this visit, The Gambia and Morocco hoped to forge closer ties through sports […]

Jan 30

GNOC concludes on Transformational Retreat on 10-Point Agenda

Banjul, The Gambia, January 30, 2025 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) recently hosted a two day-long retreat last weekend at its headquarters in Bakau. The retreat was dedicated to revisiting the 10-point campaign promise of the newly elected Executive Board, aimed at charting a fresh and ambitious direction for the organization and Gambian […]

Jan 30

Wrestling Boss Pays Courtesy Call on GNOC President

Banjul, The Gambia, January 30, 2025 - Matarr Saine, President of the Gambia Wrestling Association, along with his executive team, paid a courtesy visit to the newly elected president of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), Bai Dodou Jallow and his board members on Thursday at Olympic House. Wrestling Secretary General Queenie Aisha (Aisha Corr) […]

Jan 06

GNOC Executive Board Pays Courtesy Visit to the Minister of Youth and Sports

Banjul The Gambia, January 6, 2025 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) Executive Board recently paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports. This engagement marked another milestone in our shared commitment to advancing sports development in The Gambia. During this fruitful meeting, the GNOC emphasized the importance of collaboration […]

Dec 31

Judoka shares experience, How Olympic Solidarity Scholarship transforms Judo in The Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia, December 31, 2024 - The aim of Olympic Solidarity is to provide assistance to all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) for athlete development programmes, in particular those with the greatest needs of it. This assistance is achieved through multi-faceted programmes prioritizing athlete development, but also training of coaches and sports administrators, and […]

Dec 06

President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Congratulates Bai Dodou Jallow

Banjul, The Gambia , December 6 2024 - The President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Dr. Chris Jenkins, OBE, has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Bai Dodou Jallow on his recent election as the President of the Commonwealth Games Association of The Gambia. Dr. Jenkins praised Mr. Jallow's new leadership role in a […]

Nov 25

ANOCA President Congratulates New GNOC Boss

Banjul The Gambia, November 25, 2024 - Following his recent victory at the GNOC congress last Saturday, the president of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa-ANOCA Mustapha Berraf congratulated Bai Dodou Jallow in a letter dated November 25th. It is with deep delight and esteemed consideration that I write, on behalf of ANOCA and […]

Aug 08

GNOC president visits Gambian athletes

Banjul, The Gambia, August 8, 2024 - Beatrice Allen, president of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) on Tuesday 6th August 2024 visited Gambian athletes and delegation at the Olympic Village in Paris, France. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) member was accompanied by some members of the GNOC Board. Madame Allen used the occasion to […]

Jul 31

Sports Minister Badjie pays courtesy call on athletes

Paris, France, July 31, 2024 - Bakary Y. Badjie, minister of Youth and Sports on Sunday paid a courtesy on Gambian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In his remarks, minister Badjie said as a country they are proud of everyone that is involved in the process of the Olympic Games especially the athletes. […]

Jul 30

Faye Njie disappointed with Olympic elimination

Paris, France, July 30, 2024 - Gambian Judoka Faye Njie has described his elimination from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a huge disappointment. The three-time Olympian who was overpowered by Spanish judoka on Monday 29th July 2024, said he was well prepared for the fight but the Spanish was able to block his attempts […]

Jul 29

Swimmer Aminata misses the Olympic semi-final spot for Gambia

Paris, France, July 29, 2024 - Gambian swimmer Aminata Nia Maria Barrow narrowly missed a semi-final place in her maiden Olympics appearance for The Gambia. The 20-year-old finished 4th in her women's 100m breaststroke heat competition, with a time of 1:15:12. Aminata qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through a universality quota, becoming The […]

Jul 26

Paris 2024 Olympic Games opens in show of Solidarity, Unity and Peace

Paris, France, July 26, 2024 - The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially open today, Friday 26th July 2024. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will be bold, original and unique. It will offer an Opening Ceremony that is certain to join the most memorable moments in Olympic history. A ceremony outside a stadium […]

Jul 20

Gambia Name Largest Contingent ever to an Olympic Games as per IOC qualification standards

Banjul, The Gambia, July 20, 2024 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) is pleased to announce that Gambia will join 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide in participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled to take place from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. There are high hopes and confidence that the Paris 2024 […]

Jul 19

I want to repeat Resisprint La Chaux-de-Fonds performance in Paris’

Banjul, The Gambia, July 19 2924 - Ebrima Camara who broke the national record twice within hours and set a new national record on Sunday in Switzerland has set his sight on repeating the same feat at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Camara, who ran 9.98 seconds during the Resisprint La Chaux-de-Fonds to set a […]

Jul 18

Swimmer Jobe set to break national record at Olympics

Banjul The Gambia, July 28, 2024 - Gambia swimming athlete, Ousman Jobe has stated that his target at his maiden Olympics appearance for The Gambia is to represent the country the best way possible and possibly break his own national record once again. Jobe qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in accordance with the […]

Jul 17

Sanu Jallow aims to make it out of first round

Banjul, The Gambia , July 17, 2024 - Gambian born athlete, Sanu Jallow has said that her target at her maiden appearance for The Gambia at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is to make it out of round one and keep fighting to the end. The young, yet spontaneous and hardworking athlete said it […]

Jul 15

I aim to give best performance of my career in Paris

Banjul, The Gambia - July 15, 2024 - Gambian Judoka Faye Njie has said that his category at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France will be extremely tough. However, he said that anything is possible and there is no doubt that he will aim to give the best performance of his career during the […]

Jul 08

The Gambia at The Olympics – History and Facts

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) was established in 1972 and gained recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1976. Initially, The Gambia boycotted the first two Olympics it was eligible to participate in: the 1976 Montreal Games, in solidarity against apartheid in South Africa, and the 1980 Moscow Games, in protest against the […]

Jul 05

Paris Prepares for World Biggest Sporting Event

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Jul 03

Two Gambian Swimmers Confirm Paris Ticket

Banjul, The Gambia, July 3, 2024 - Gambian swimmers Ousman Jobe and Aminata Nia - Maria Barrow will be at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to show the world what they can do the best, there participation was confirmed in a communique dispatch to Gambia National Olympic Committee which stated that "In accordance with […]

Jun 25

GNOC celebrates 2024 Olympic Day

Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) on Saturday, 22 June 2024, celebrated the 2024 Olympic Day. Olympic Day is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympics. It is a day when the world celebrates sports, health and bring together the Olympic Values. This year, however, in order to maximize […]

Jun 20

GNOC Prepares to celebrate 2024 Olympic Day

Olympic Day is celebrated on the 23rd of June every year to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 by Baron Pierre de Courbertin. The first Olympic Day was held in 1948, however the first Olympic Day Run was held in 1987. In 2023, about 15 million participants from 157 out […]

May 25

GNOC Holds delayed Annual General Meeting successfully

Banjul, The Gambia, May 25, 2024 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) on Saturday held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Bakau after two unsuccessful ones failed in December and March. The convergence is part of the constitutional mandate of the committee to annually report to its members, activities carried out […]

May 03

Aminata Barrow shines at Africa Aquatics Championship

Aminata Barrow, the US-based breaststroker representing The Gambia, showcased her exceptional talent again at the Africa Aquatics Championship currently ongoing in Luanda. In an impressive display of skill and determination, Barrow put up a remarkable race in the women's 200 breaststroke finals, marking a historic moment for Gambian swimming. Having qualified from the heats, Barrow's […]

May 02

Gambia Makes Waves at XVI African Aquatics Swimming & Open Water Championship 2024

Luanda, Angola, May 2 2024 - The Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association has significantly splashed at the XVI African Aquatics Swimming & Open Water Championship 2024 in Luanda, Angola. Held from April 30 to May 5, the competition showcased top-tier talent alongside the Elective Congress of the African Aquatic continent's Executive Board. […]

Apr 26

Faye Njie wins bronze, inches closer to Paris Games

Gambia's top Judo athlete Faye Njie clinched bronze medal in the ongoing Senior African Judo Championship in Cairo, Egypt on Friday April 26. Fighting in the -73kg, Njie finished third in the competition following a Wazari over Morocco's Mohamed Jafty in the first round, and another victory over an Angolan opponent in the quarter final. […]

Apr 17

Olympic flame for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 lit in symbolic ceremony in Ancient Olympia

On the eve of 100 days to go, the flame for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been lit. It was ignited at the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia in Greece. The Olympic flame, embodying peace and hope, will now journey across Greece before coming to France. After arriving in Marseille […]

Mar 08

2024,YEAR OF PARITY IN SPORT – ANOCA PRESIDENT

This year, parity will be a guiding principle in the organisation of several international sports competitions. International Women's Day will be celebrated this year, 2024, on a theme thatinspires inclusion: “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” Ithas to do with human rights, with parity as the focal concern. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will be the […]

Mar 08

World Grand Prix in Tunisia- A medal for Fatou Sanneh

World Grand Prix in Tunisia- A First for Fatou Sanneh Gambia’s Fatou Sanneh Wins Bronze at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunisia as Team Gambia returns home with two medals Congratulations are in order for Gambian Paralympic athlete Fatou Sanneh who has recorded a first ever career win in international sports by winning […]

Mar 02

Gambia announces team for African Games

Banjul, The Gambia – March 2, 2024 - A squad of more than 100 athletes and officials will fly Gambia’s flag at 2023 African Games to be held in Accra, Ghana from March 8 to March 23 2024, according to the National Sport Council. The team will comprise an athletics team, Swimming, Judo, Taekwondo, beach […]

Feb 12

Taekwondo Star book Olympic Games Ticket

Banjul, The Gambia – February 12, 2024 – Alasan Ann, US – Based Gambian Taekwondo star booked qualifications to Paris Olympic Games after winning big at the African Taekwondo Tournament held in Dakar Senegal. Ann, who continued to impress at international, had now added another code to Team Gambia going into the Paris Games. In […]

Feb 07

Gambia Indoor Volleyball team wins Zone II, secure African Games ticket

Bissau, Guinea, February 7, 2024 – The Men and Women national indoor volleyball teams of The Gambia both qualify to the 2023 African Games after gaining qualifications in the concluded Zone II qualifiers held in Guinea Bissau. In the four nations tournament, The Gambia men team beat, host Guinea Bissau, Guinea and went onto to […]

Feb 06

Gambia beach volleyball teams secure African Games berth

Freetown, Sierra Leone, January 30th, 2024 - Gambia’s male and female beach volleyball teams have successfully qualified for the All-Africa Games following their impressive performance in the recently concluded Zone 2 Beach Volleyball Championship hosted by the Volleyball Federation of Sierra Leone at the Africell Beach Sports Arena in Freetown In the female category, the […]

Feb 06

CAF Confirms The Gambia U20, for All Africa Games, Accra 2023

Banjul, The Gambia, February 6, 2024 - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee has resolved that the countries that reached the quarterfinals of last year's AFCON Total Energies U-20 competition will have automatic qualification to participate in the All-Africa Games to be held in Ghana from 8th - 24th March, 2024. The Gambia […]

Oct 19

GNOC President recieves Olympic highest accolade

Banjul The Gambia, October 19, 2023 - The president of Gambia National Olympic Committee Ms Beatrice Allen was this week confered with the Olympic Order in recognition of her distinguish and selfless service to Olympism and women in sport empowerment at the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, India. It is the highest award of the […]

Aug 09

CANCELLATION OF THE GAMBIA’S PARTICIPATION IN THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES

Banjul, The Gambia, August 9,2023 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association regret to inform the general public that due to systematic failure in the visa application processes, the Gambian delegation to the 7th Commonwealth Youth Games was cancelled on Saturday, 5th August, 2023. The GNOC/CGA commenced a visa application process to […]

Jul 10

GNOC president opens weeklong capacity building training for Female Sport Administrators

Banjul, The Gambia, July 10, 2023 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee opens a 5 days Sport Administration course for 20 FEMALE COACHES OF NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS Speaking at the opening ceremony held on Monday at the Olympic house in Bakau, the president of the GNOC Beatrice Allen reiterated the NOC continuous support to National […]

Jun 07

New star eye for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

United States-based Gambian swimmer to compete in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships Olympic Qualifier in Japan Born in the United Kingdom to Gambian and Finnish immigrant parents, swimmer Aminata “Amie” Barrow (19) is making her international debut. She is set to compete in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships held in Fukuoka, Japan, next month. Coached […]

Mar 17

Team sports line-up for Trinbago 2023 unveiled

For immediate release. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is excited to announce the nations selected for the team sports events at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, taking place in the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago from 4-11 August. The team sports programme at Trinbago 2023 will see 44 international teams, representing 23 […]

Mar 17

The GNOC opens a three day Strategic Planning Workshop for stakeholders.

The GNOC considers it essential to develop a road map that will guide the NOC over the next six years. This will be established and guided by a shared organizational vision, shared organizational values, and shared organizational strategic priorities, among other things. The workshop will be facilitated by a consultant/expert, Mr. Robert Mutsauki, based in […]

Mar 17

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY – 8TH MARCH 2023

International Women’s Day, and women are celebrated all over the world, and I take the opportunity to salute the women of the world, especially the Women in Sports. On this commemorative event I would like to applaud our Gambian women who play their multiple roles of Producers, Reproducers, Caregivers, Community Managers, and vital Pillars of […]

Nov 07

GNOC opens 5 day Course for Young Sport Administrators

Banjul, The Gambia, November 7, 2022 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee opens a 5 days Sport Administration course for Young Sport Administrators from affiliated National Sport Associations. Speaking at the opening ceremony held on Monday at the Olympic house in Bakau, the 2nd vice president of the GNOC Ousman Wadda reiterated the NOC continuous […]

Nov 05

GNOC President highlights success in her AGM report

My election to the Presidency in November 2021 gave me a great sense of responsibility, and deep thoughts in my mind about how I can work with the team and with everybody, to make a difference in our sports development endeavors. The Management Committee and Executive Board set to work in building on the GNOC […]

Oct 10

Gambia NOC opens five days management course for NSAs

Banjul, The Gambia, October 10, 2022 - The President of Gambia National Olympic Committee Beatrice Allen presided over the opening of a 5 day Sports Administration Course for Presidents & Secretaries General of the National Sports Association and the GNOC Board Members. The week long course is meant to enhance the capacity of Sports Administrators […]

Aug 12

New National Record Set, Gambia 4x100m women team wins Gold

Konya, Turkey, August 12, 2022 - When the Gambia arrived in Turkey for the Islamic Games, many thought they were just there to make up the numbers and won’t surely be a force to reckon with. But they have proved everyone wrong and have shocked in outrageous fashion. Team Gambia that comprises of 23 athletes […]

Aug 12

Bass is golden as she defend her 200m titles

Konya, Turkey, August 11, 2022 - Gina Bass made history after defending her 200m titles in the women's 200m at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya. Bass impressed with a timing of 22:63 to win the historic gold medal. She has now become the most decorated Gambian track and field athlete. Wurrie Njadoe finished […]

Aug 12

Commonwealth Games awards Gambian athletes for incredible games performance

Konya, Turkey, August 12, 2022 - Gina Bass, Modou Gamo and Faye Njie were all awarded certificates of merit by the Commonwealth Games Federation following their incredible performance at the just concluded Birmingham 2022. Faye Njie finished with a silver medal, Gina finished 5th whiles Modou Gamo impressively finished at seventh position. Njie became the […]

Aug 08

Gambia sends twenty – four athletes to Islamic Games

Birmingham, England, August 8, 2022 – The 5th Islamic Games will open August 9th 2022 at Konya Metropolitan Stadium. The Gambia will be among 50 plus countries bill to compete at the games. Gambia has registered 25 athletes looking for glory at the games, where Gambia won gold in 100m in the last edition in […]

Aug 07

52 years on – Gambia wins silverware at CWG, Team returns home with glory

Birmingham, England, 8, August, 2022 - Sometimes sport throws up stories of human spirit that you cannot help but watch with a warm smile – as Faye Njie ending the country’s 52 years wait on a silverware at the commonwealth. Winning silver medal in judo was quite a surprise for a country that has had […]

Aug 04

Team Gambia shines, Semi Final and Quarter Final berths earn

Birmingham, England, August 4, 2022 – Star sprinter Gina Bass and newbie Wurrie Njadoe are in the semi finals of the women’s 200m semis of the commonwealth games ongoing in England. Bass, earned yet another milestone after running a timing of 22:87 finishing second in her heat whiles Njadoe had 24:12 which gave her a […]

Aug 03

GAMBIA ready for Athletics showdown

Birmingham, England, August 3, 2022 - Excitements are looming as Gambia athletics team step up their final touches into the 2022 Commonwealth Games. 5 athletes will participate in the 200m heats on Thursday at Alexander stadium in Birmingham from 10am onwards with 2019 African Games 200m winner Gina Basa leading that line up. Wurrie Njadoe […]

Aug 02

52 years on – Gambia wins Commonwealth silverware

Coventry, England, August 2, 2022- Faye Alex Njie will go down in the history books as he finally broke the Gambia's 52 years long wait with a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games in the -73. The 28 years old becomes the first Gambian to win a medal greater than bronze in the Commonwealth Games […]

Jul 28

Commonwealth Games Open in Show of Unity

Birmingham, England, July 28, 2022 - Athletes and spectators have gathered in Birmingham for a 10 days long festival of sport – the Commonwealth games. The opening ceremony showcased the vibrancy and the color and diversity of England as the games officially kick off at the magnificent Alexander stadium. At the start of the […]

Jul 25

Excitement looms as Team Gambia arrives in Birmingham

Birmingham, England, July 25, 202 – Team Gambia on Monday arrived in Birmingham, England, to take part and compete in her second Commonwealth Games after been reinstated in 2017. The West African nation will be among 72 other nations of former British colonies that will compete in more than 200 medals events. And the country […]

Jun 16

Sport Council pays courtesy call to National Olympic Committee

Banjul, The Gambia, June 16, 2022 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee on Thursday met with officials from the Gambia National Sport Council at the Committee's headquarters in Bakau. The meeting was meant to familiarise the new NSC chairperson Lamin Jawara to the structures and stakeholders in the wheel of Gambian sport but also to […]

Jun 13

OLYMPIC DAY CELEBRATION 2022 – President’s Speech

Banjul, The Gambia - June, 13, 2022 - On the 23 June each year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Movement at large commemorate the founding of the Modern Olympic Movement International Olympic Day. National Olympic Committees will be organising sports, educational and or cultural activities throughout the world. The celebration brings together […]

Jun 07

GNOC to celebrate International Olympic Day in grand style

Banjul, The Gambia, June 7th, 2022 – The Gambia National Olympic Committee is gearing up for a mega celebration of events marking the 74th international Olympic Day on June 23rd, 2022 with support from TAF CITY. Based on the three pillars Move, Learn, and Discover, National Olympic Committees will be organizing sports, educational, and or […]

May 24

GNOC announces Team Gambia for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Banjul The Gambia, May 24 2022 - A squad of 21 athletes and officials will fly Gambia’s flag high at this year's Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, United Kingdom from July 28th to August 8th 2022 as confirmed by the Gambia National Olympic Committee. Athletics (7), Swimming (2), Judo (2), Boxing (2), beach […]

Apr 05

GNOC to starts Sport for Development initiative in The Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia, April 5, 2022 - GNOC have the honour to present the aspirations to implement nation-wide Sports for Development program to develop and expand sports infrastructure in The Gambia with the partnership of Finnish organisations, the Finnish Chamber for Impact Partnerships (FC4IP), GR Group Ltd, Varala Sports Institute and Kuortane Olympic Training Center. […]

Mar 31

Jawo & Jarra: How we trusted the process to put Gambia on the beach volleyball map

Banjul, The Gambia, March 31, 2022 – Beach volleyball in The Gambia has enjoyed a dramatic rise in the past few years and events over recent weeks indicate the small West African nation has no intention of slowing down its progress. Leading the way have been Gambia’s top pair Sainey Jawo and Mbye Babou Jarra […]

Mar 30

Gambia men qualify for 2022 Commonwealth Games beach volleyball tournament

The Gambia’s male beach volleyball players continue to write history with another milestone. The team beat South Africa 2-0 in the final of the Commonwealth Games beach volleyball qualifiers on Monday in Accra. Ranked number one in Africa, the Qatar based superstars racked up the historic win after an earlier stumbled in the pool matches. […]

Mar 23

Beach volleyball teams chase Birmingham slots

Banjul, The Gambia, March 23, 2022 - The national beach volleyball teams depart Thursday morning for Ghana ahead of the Commonwealth Games beach volleyball qualifiers set for this week. Head coach Pa Baboucarr Barrow says both teams-men and women-are ready to fight as they seek to clinch the two respective Commonwealth Games slots […]

Mar 22

Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association elects Njogu Bah as President

Banjul, The Gambia, March 22, 2022 - The Gambia Swimming and Aquatic Sports Association has elected Dr Njogou Lamin Bah president on Saturday 19th March 2022, during the Elective General Assembly of GSASA. The former Secretary-General and Head of Civil Service of The Gambia will serve a mandate of four years ending in 2026, succeeding […]

Mar 14

Dame Louise Martin: Commonwealth Day in 2022 is extra special for our Movement

Commonwealth Day is such a special moment which binds our 72 nations and territories. It is a chance for us to reflect on our shared values. This year, the theme is “Delivering a Common Future” and for the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), this means moving forward in friendship to deliver on our vision together. […]

Feb 02

THE ITA COMPLETES ITS PRE-GAMES PROGRAM FOR BEIJING 2022 WITH AN IMPLEMENTATION RATE OF 80% OF ITS TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS

The International Testing Agency (ITA), managing an independent anti-doping program for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), concludes its pre-Games anti-doping program aiming at reinforcing worldwide efforts for doping controls ahead of the Winter Games. The over 5’400 recommendations issued by the ITA Beijing 2022 Pre-Games Expert […]

Dec 16

GNOC president lays plans for athletes support towards Paris2024

Banjul, The Gambia, December 7, 2021 - Barely a month in office, The president of Gambia National Olympic Committee Ms Beatrice Allen had set the ball rolling in fulfilment of her campaign promises. Earlier this week President Allen met with Gambia Athletics and Gambia Judo Associations athletes to map out strategies in identifying High Performance […]

Dec 15

GNOC’s Ous Wadda to serve in ANOCA Finance Commision

Banjul, The Gambia, December 15, 2021 - The 2nd Vice President of the Gambia National Olympic Committee, GNOC, Ousman Wadda has been nominated to serve as member of the Finance committee of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, ANOCA. The former Treasurer of the GNOC will serve the continental body from 2021-2024. He […]

Dec 15

Former GNOC SG nominates into ANOCA Legislation and Governance Commision

Banjul, The Gambia, December 15, 2021 - The former Secretary General of Gambia National Olympic Committee Mr Abdoulie Jallow have been nominated as member of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as member of Legislation and Governance Commision. I am happy and honoured to have been appointed by ANOCA to serve in such […]

Nov 27

Beatrice Allen and team sweep polls as GNOC hold Elective General Assembly

Banjul, The Gambia, November 27, 2021 - Team Beatrice Allen has swept the polls in the 2021 Gambia National Olympic Committee Elective General Assembly held Saturday at the Olympic house. Ms Allen beat Lamin King Colley for presidency 25 to 17 votes to become president to a Committee she once served as 1st vice president. […]

Oct 10

GNOC report to members as 2020 AGM held on Saturday

Banjul, The Gambia, October 10, 2021 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee has held it's Annual General Meeting for year 2020 held on Saturday at Paradise Suites Hotel. The meeting was chaired by 2nd Vice President Lamin Kabba Bajo who expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the National Associations and federations affiliated to the GNOC for […]

Sep 27

GNOC appoints Bakary Jammeh as CDM for Birmingham 2022

Banjul, The Gambia, September 26, 2021 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary K Jammeh as the Chef de Mission for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place from 28th July to 8th August 2022. Jammeh who also serve as the 1st Vice President of Gambia Football Federation will […]

Aug 04

Minister Badgie and GNOC officials meets IOC Top official

Tokyo, Japan, August 4, 2021 - The Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie and the members of the GNOC paid a courtesy call to Mr. Jérôme POIVEY, Head of Institutional Relations and Governance in the NOC Relations Department at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mr Poivey briefed the minister about the IOC […]

Aug 02

GNOC Congratulates Team Gambia after a Stellar performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan, August 2, 2021 - The President, Board, Management and Staff of the GNOC wish to express its sincere gratitude to our super athlete's: Gina Bass, Faye Njie, Ebrima Camara and Ebrima Sorrie Buaro. You all are indeed great ambassadors of The Gambia. You demonstrated a high level of commitment and professionalism during your […]

Aug 02

Minister Badjie and Top GNOC Officials meets ANOCA boss

Tokyo, Japan, August 2, 2021 - The Gambia Minister of Youth and Sport Bakary Badjie and the GNOC officials on Monday hold a meeting with the president and Secretary General of ANOCA. The meeting was primarily to discuss on how the GNOC can continue to leverage on it's cordial relationship with the ANOCA leadership in […]

Jul 23

Olympic Games Open in Show of Unity

Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 2021 - Athletes and spectators have gathered in Tokyo for a two week long festival of sport – the olympic games. The opening ceremony showcased the vibrancy and the color and diversity of Japan as the games officially kick off at the magnificent olympic stadium. At the start of the ceremony, […]

Jul 16

Honorable Minister Badgie Hand Over National Flag to Team Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia, July 16, 2021- The Honorable minister of Youth and Sport Bakary Y Badgie on Friday presided on the handing over of the Gambia National Flag to Team Gambia as they prepare to jet out to Japan for the delayed olympic games. At a ceremony held in Banjul Minister Badjie reiterated on his […]

Jul 12

Ebrima Camara set sight on olympic semi finals

MEET OUR OLYMPIAN FOR TOKYO 2020 Profile: Ebrima Camara Story by: Cherno Omar Bobb Ebrima Camara, Gambian’s 100 metres athlete who will be making his first Olympic Games appearance for the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The 24-year oldwho has set his sight on reaching the semifinals said he is happy that he […]

Jul 06

Gambia National Olympic Committee meets Beach Volleyball team

Banjul, The Gambia, July 6, 2021 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee on Tuesday welcomed the Gambia National beach volleyball teams at the Olympic House in Bakau. The team were received by the Secretary General Abdoulie Jallow, CDM for Tokyo 2020 Anthony Tabbal and the Executive Director Muhammed Janneh. The meeting was to show appreciation […]

Jul 06

Profile: Gina Bass set for Olympics history

Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb Africa’s best female athlete, Gina Bass is set to make history when she represents The Gambia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games next month. The track queen recorded her name in the history books in 2019 after winning the 200m gold at the African Games. She beat Ivorian Marie Josee […]

Jul 04

Profile: Faye Njie set for second Olympics appearance

Meet Our Olympian Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb Judoka Faye Njie is set to make his second Olympic Games appearance in a row for The Gambia this month at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Gambian judoka champion Faye Njie won Silver losing to Algeria’s Fethi Nourine in the men’s under-73kg at the 2021 at the African […]

Jun 23

The message of PEACE, SOLIDARITY and RESILIENCE HIGHLIGHTS the 2021 Olympic Day speech from IOC president Thomas Bach

In this extraordinary Olympic Year, celebrating Olympic Day is even more special than usual. Today, we of course celebrate the joy of sport and remember the creation of the modern Olympic Movement, by our founder Pierre de Coubertin. But on this Olympic Day, when the entire world has been facing the same struggles and fears […]

Jun 19

Gambia beach volleyball teams set for Africa conquest, ticket to Tokyo Games

Banjul The Gambia, June 19, 2021 - Gambia men and women beach volleyball teams had put final touches on training, hoping their preparation was enough to help them win the Continental Cup beach volleyball Olympics qualifiers, which starts in Morocco on June 21st. The team is due to jet out on Saturday for Morocco […]

May 21

Faye Njie wins silver as he secures his Olympic ticket to Tokyo

Dakar, Senegal, May 21, 2021 - Gambian judoka Faye Njie had the best day in Dakar after securing his qualification berth to the Tokyo Games and winning silver at the African Judo Championship. The 2015 African Games bronze medal winner came out from the first round racking up victories in all his fight to met […]

May 10

Gambian Judokas step up preparations for African championship

Banjul, The Gambia, May 10, 2021 - With the reschedule Olympic Games in the home stretch, one very important tournament that have both continental and global prestige is the African Judo senior championship coming up in Dakar later this month. Gambia will fill three fighters in Abdourahman Ceesay, Omar Jobe and Olympian Faye Njie. With […]

May 06

GNOC roll out Media and Communications platforms

Banjul, The Gambia, May 6, 2021 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee had enhance it's presence and strength on Communications and Media after rolling social media platforms and launching of an official website. The creation of active Facebook page, Instagram, twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and now launches the GNOC website is gear towards increasing the visibility […]

Apr 12

Para Athlete Modou Gamo and Team meets GNOC Exco after Manchester Outing

Banjul, The Gambia, April 12, 2021 - The Gambia para powerlifter Modou Gamo, technical and executive committee of Gambia National Paralympic Committee on Monday paid a courtesy call to Gambia National Olympic Committee at their office in Mile 7 Bakau. The team was received by IOC Honorary Member and 1st Vice President of GNOC, Madam […]

Apr 06

Obituary Announcement: Alhaji Abou Dandeh Njie

The Executive Committee of the Pipeline Mosque and members of the Pipeline Foundation and Daddy Jobe Comprehensive School regret the death of it’s President Alhaji Abou Dandeh Njie , which occurred today- Tuesday, 6 April, 2021 . This sad news is extended to the Imam Ratib of Banjul Cherno Alieu Mass Kah, Imam Basiru Drammeh […]

Mar 12

Mr Ba Kebba Suso got World Taekwondo (WT) and World Taekwondo – Africa recognition as new boss of GTA

Mr Ba Kebba Suso got World Taekwondo (WT) and World Taekwondo – Africa recognition as new boss of GTA Banjul, The Gambia, March 1 2021 - In an official letter addressed to Mr Ba Kebba Suso, the new President of Gambia Taekwondo Association copied to the GNOC, the World Taekwondo has officially endorsed Mr Ba […]

Dec 23

Two women sport leaders to represent GNOC at Zone 2 Women in Sport Seminar

Two women sport leaders to represent GNOC at Zone 2 Women in Sport Seminar Banjul, The Gambia, December 23rd 2020 - Mariama Sowe of Gambia Volleyball Federation and Awa Sanneh from Gambia Swimming Associattion will be representing the Gambia National Olympic Committee at the Association of National Olympic Committees- ZONE 2 Women in Sport Seminar […]

Nov 24

The Gambia National Olympic Committee Press Briefing – 24th November 2020

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) received information from the media on statements made by some stakeholders during a press briefing on Friday 20th November 2020. The role of the National Olympic Committee is to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in The Gambia in accordance with the Olympic Charter. Our Role is to […]

Nov 20

AADC appoints Adama Jammeh as center captain

AADC appoints Adama Jammeh as center captain Dakar, Senegal, November 20, 2020 - The captain of Gambia national athletics team Adama Jammeh was on Friday confirm as the captain of the African Athletes Development Center in Dakar. The Gambian Sprinter and Olympian will lead the athletics activities of the center that comprises of more than […]

Nov 10

Gambia National Men football team arrives in Libreville ahead of Gabon tie

Gambia National Men football team arrives in Libreville ahead of Gabon tie Libreville, Gabon, November 9, 2020 - The Gambia National Team (Scorpions) have jetted into Libreville, ahead of the much awaited Afcon Qualifier match away to Gabon scheduled for Thursday 12th November 2020 in Franceville. The bulk of the team converged in Brussels on […]

Nov 05

GNOC see off Gina Bass and co to Dakar camp.

GNOC see off Gina Bass and co to Dakar camp. Banjul, The Gambia, November 5, 2020 - Five sprinters from Gambia were on Thursday giving a sent off brief by the Gambia National Olympic Committee ahead of the rescheduled 2020 Olympic Games, that will he held in Tokyo in 2021. The five athletes in Gina […]

Oct 26

Hard work pays; Gambia wins Zone II volleyball seat

Hard work pays; Gambia wins Zone II volleyball seat Banjul, The Gambia, October 26th, 2020 – The president of Gambia Volleyball Federation Bai Dodou Jallow has won the Zone II volleyball presidential seat after running unopposed at the 2020 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) elective congress held virtually on Sunday. Jallow who appeared emotional, becomes […]

Sep 03

GNOC Mourns Veteran Sport Personality

GNOC MOURNS VETERAN SPORT PERSONALITY Banjul, The Gambia, September 3rd 2020 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee announces the passing on to glory of former Inspirational and Dedicated Executive Director Mr. George F Gomez on Tuesday 1 September 2020. George Gomez joined the Organization in 1991 when he was appointed Executive Secretary. He went on […]

Aug 22

Gambia Swimming Association to Donate 1,000 face masks in celebration of the FINA World Aquatics Day 2020

Gambia Swimming Association to Donate 1,000 face masks in celebration of the FINA World Aquatics Day 2020 The Gambia Swimming Association will be donating some face masks to the municipalities (BCC, KMC & BAC), athletes, and coaches, Village Development Committees, Gambia Navy, Gambia Fire and Rescue Services, beginning on 22nd August to Monday, 24th August […]

Aug 22

Gambia To Play Gabon As Afcon Qualifiers Resume In November

Gambia To Play Gabon As Afcon Qualifiers Resume In November The Gambia leads Group D on 4 points joint with Gabon but on a better goal difference +2. DR Congo and Angola are trailing on 3rd and 4th with the latter on zero point. The Gambia is yet to feature at CAF’s flagship tournament. However, […]

Aug 22

Gambian Para Athletes attended virtual Seminar on food nutrition

Gambian Para Athletes attended virtual Seminar on food nutrition Banjul, The Gambia, August, 22, 2020 - Eleven athletes and two officials from the Gambia National Paralympic Committee had attended a day long virtual seminar on the importance of food, nutrition and diet held at Nana Conference hall on Saturday. The seminar was funded and supported […]

Aug 21

Relive the 2019 moments in Gambia sporting history

Relive the 2019 moments in Gambia sporting history | This day in 2019 Gambia Men beach volleyball team beat Morocco 2-1 in the finals of the African Games in Rabat. The victory meant that the pair became the first Gambians to win gold for a team sport at senior continental level.. This memory still lives […]

Jul 21

IOC elects Gambia’s Beatrice ALLEN as Honorary Member

IOC elects Gambia’s Beatrice ALLEN as Honorary Member Banjul, The Gambia, July 22nd 2020 - After having served the International Olympic Committee for 14 years as member in different capacities and portfolios, Ms Allen has been elected and honored as Honorary Member of the IOC at the 136th Session of the IOC held virtually on […]

Jul 20

With one year to go, Tokyo 2020 confirms all venues and competition schedule for the Games in 2021

With one year to go, Tokyo 2020 confirms all venues and competition schedule for the Games in 2021 THE TOKYO 2020 ORGANISING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED AT TODAY’S VIRTUAL IOC SESSION THAT ALL THE VENUES INTENDED FOR THE GAMES IN 2020 HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR NEXT YEAR, AND CONFIRMED THE SPORTS COMPETITION SCHEDULE. This marks a significant […]

Jul 15

Senegal and the IOC agree to postpone the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 to 2026

Senegal and the IOC agree to postpone the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 to 2026 Senegal and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have mutually agreed to postpone the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2022 to 2026. President Macky Sall's proposal was welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, following in-depth discussions on the subject. This postponement […]

Jul 08

UN General Assembly confirms new dates for the observation period of the Olympic Truce

UN General Assembly confirms new dates for the observation period of the Olympic Truce The United Nations (UN) General Assembly yesterday confirmed that the Olympic Truce for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will now be observed from 16 July 2021 (seven days before the opening of the Olympic Games) to 12 September 2021 (seven days […]

Jul 02

Women and girls must be participants and leaders in sport recovery plans, says UN Women

Women and girls must be participants and leaders in sport recovery plans, says UN Women While the world is currently working on addressing and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, women and girls must be both participants and leaders in this process, so their gains are not lost, and a better future for all becomes a […]