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Ex Nusrat Athletic Star Appeals For Sponsorship

Apr 30, 2008, 7:34 AM | Article By: By Alieu Jabang

The only way to promote our sports to a high level is to help our sports men and women who really want to become sports people in The Gambia.

Pointsports has carried out a special interview with ex Nusrat Senior Secondary School athlete Fatou N. Sanyang at her training ground at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. Miss. Sanyang (23) said, "I have the talent to compete for The Gambia if only I am giving the opportunity. I have competed in different events and have had good results. All I need is support from philanthropists to help me I really need sponsors." She said that she took part in the Brufut marathon competition over 8km and come first. She also took part in last years Brikama 5km and again came first.

Commenting about Fatou Sanyang Mr. Jatta pointed out that " Fatou is one of the outstanding Gambian athletes that needs to be encouraged and I am appealing to the general public and private companies to help sponsor this ambitious Gambian who really wants to take sports as a career."

Mr. Jatta pointed out that many athletes in The Gambia have fallen along the way due to lack of sponsors. He then called on everybody both private companies and individuals who want to help this young talented athlete to contact her on 7432565