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Gambia prepares to host inter-regional ministerial meeting on anti-doping

Jan 7, 2025, 10:06 AM | Article By: Fatou Dem

Musa Mbaye, the deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports who also doubles as the focal person for the upcoming inter-regional ministerial meeting on anti-doping, says he is confident that The Gambia would host a successful meeting.

Slated for 21 January 2025, the event would bring together government officials and sports organisations from different regions and countries to discuss and collaborate on strategies and policies to combat doping in sports.

"We have been working tirelessly to prepare for this important event and our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and productive meeting," he said "We have full confidence in our ability to host this meeting and showcase The Gambia as a capable and competent country in the global fight against doping in sports."

The Gambia, DPS said, has made significant strides in promoting clean and fair play in sports and is committed to working with its partners to strengthen anti-doping efforts across the region. He stressed that hosting the meeting is a testament to the country's dedication to promoting integrity and fairness in sports.

“As a signatory to the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, The Gambia takes the issue of doping in sports very seriously,” Mbaye pointed out.

“Hosting this meeting will not only showcase the country's dedication to a fair and clean sporting environment, but also provide an opportunity for international collaboration and exchange of ideas on how to combat doping in sports, he explained.