- 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

Aug 05

African School Games success proves Gambia has a lot of budding talent

Annaba, Algeria, August 5, 2025 - Sometimes sport throws up stories of human spirit that you cannot help but watch with a warm smile - as Gambia's first-ever African School Games achievements showcase in Algeria. Winning 12 medals at the 1st African School Games in Algeria was quite a surprise for a country that has […]

Jul 30

From Tragedy to Triumph; What a miracle for the boys

Annaba Algeria, July 30, 2025 - From the shadow of a tragic car accident that shook their fellow junior teammates, the Gambia Basketball Association has risen with courage and heart. Against all odds, these young champions turned pain into purpose and in Annaba, Algeria, they soared to claim gold at the 1st African School Games. […]

Jul 13

GNOC Concludes a Day Long Stakeholder Retreat

Banjul The Gambia, July 12, 2025 - The Gambia National Olympic Committee has organised a one-day Briefing and Strategic Alignment Retreat with all National Sports Associations. This important forum was primarily designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the GNOC's activities, achievements, and challenges over the past six months. But also to facilitate inclusive and […]

Jun 30

Gina Bass Elected Chair of GNOC Athletes’ Commission

Banjul, The Gambia, June 29 2025 - The Gambia’s most decorated Olympian, Gina Mariama Bass, has been unanimously elected as the Chair of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC) for the 2025–2028 quadrennial. Bass, a celebrated national hero and multiple-time Olympian sprinter, will lead the Commission alongside Ousman Jobe, an Olympian swimmer, […]