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The Gambia to Host 14th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports.
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that The Gambia has been officially selected to host the 14th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling…
Sports Ministry, UNFPA, and QGroup Team Up to Develop Recreational and Fitness Hub at Independence…
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), The Gambia, and QGroup, has signed an agreement to develop a modern recreational space and outdoor gym at the…
Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie Elected to UNESCO Anti-Doping Fund Approval Committee
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has been elected to serve on the UNESCO Fund Approval Committee for Anti-Doping in Sport, representing Africa at…
The Gambia Elected to UNESCO Fund Approval Committee on Anti-Doping in Sport
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia has been elected to the Fund Approval Committee of the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10)…
Ebrima Sillah Hails Major Renovations at Independence Stadium
Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has described the ongoing renovations at the Independence Stadium as…
GFF President Kaba Bajo Raises Alarm Over Funding Shortfall for National Team
Lamin Kaba Bajo, President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF)
By Fatou Sillah
The President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kaba Bajo, has voiced serious concerns over the inadequate funding allocated for the…
Yonna Group Invests D450,000 in Youth Sports Through SESDO Tournament Sponsorship
Cheque presentation
By Staff Writer
Yonna Group has announced a significant investment in youth sports development, committing D450,000 through its subsidiary Yonna Islamic Micro-Finance to sponsor the Serrekunda East…
Sports Minister Explains Why Gambia Still Hosts Home Matches Abroad
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has explained that the Gambia’s Independence Stadium remains unfit to host international matches due to its age and…
NSC Clarifies Progress on Independence Stadium Pitch Upgrade
Independence Stadium, Bakau.
By Makutu Manneh
The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a statement providing clarity on the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Independence Stadium’s hybrid pitch, addressing recent public…
Ministry of Youth and Sports Disburses D8.4 Million to Boost Sports in July
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the disbursement of D8.4 million in July 2025 to support various sports associations and teams across The Gambia.…