The
Gambia weightlifting, Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Association held its second
congress at Semega Janneh Hall in Tallinding on Saturday.
The
congress brought together stakeholders from the different associations.They
converged to review the constitution and adopt and elect a new executive who
will steer the affairs of the association for the next four years. After the
conclusion of the review of the constitution and adoption of the constitution;
the following delegates were elected: Musa Koteh, from Koteh fitness center as
President, Lamin King Colley from Football hero, 1st vice president, Ebrima
Sonko from Universe Gym 2nd vice president, Burama Camara, Secretary General,
from Timeless Gym, Fotoumatta Sonko Treasurer from Badjies Fitness, Ousman
Camara P.R.O from Might’s Gym, Ebrima Fofana Auditor, Koteh Fitness Center,
Female Rep, Mam Pitty Gillen and Ancha Ceesay, while Kemo Sanneh was elected
Technical Director.
Speaking
on behalf of the president, Lamin King Colley said, “Today marks another day in
the annual of our sports in which a new leadership is elected to revive our
sport.”
Mr
Colley went on saying the new executive, under his leadership, will endeavor to
move weightlifting to new heights, adding; “As we are elected to serve for the
next four years, maybe the administration will embark on the training of
technicians and athletes with a view to develop weightlifting.”
Colley
challenged his executive to live up to expectations and pledged to conduct a
competition where the overall winner will go home with a car.
