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 providing the opportunity to organise the training. He urged participants to be proactive, engage fully in the sessions, and make the most of the knowledge and practical skills being shared.
GNOC Board Member Abdoulie Kah also highlighted the importance of the course, reaffirming the Committee’s commitment to strengthening sports medicine and improving athlete welfare through capacity-building initiatives.
Meanwhile, the Acting Executive Director of the Gambia National Sports Council, Mahmoud Lamin Jawla, reaffirmed the government’s support for initiatives aimed at developing sports in The Gambia. He encouraged participants to utilise the skills and knowledge acquired during the training to improve medical support services within their respective associations and federations.
The course forms part of GNOC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening athlete welfare, promoting injury prevention, and enhancing the quality of medical support available to athletes across the country.
Through this initiative, GNOC aims to empower sports medical personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to safer sporting environments and improved athlete performance.
