The country snatched12 medals at the first edition of African School Games.
It was quite a surprise for a country that has had its share of struggles.
The Gambia felt a great surge of confidence due to win.
The win would help mend some of the difficulties and help Gambia to keep feeling the pride it has always maintained.
The Gambian team repeatedly cited the importance of being a continental beater - a mission statement that we all struggle to believe at first.
Greatest story in Basketball 3x3
The Gambia’s poignant victory was not just the major story of 1st African School Games.
This is one of the most emotional, most incredible stories in the history of basketball.
There was an amazing scene on 30 th July 2025 after the final whistle when all the players fell to their knees for celebration.
It really was emotional and anyone who saw it won’t forget it.
But after beating both Libya and Ghana, The Gambia's victory was not simply down to fate. They were worthy winners.
Beach Volleyball Continues to Shine
Beach Volleyball continues to be one of our country's must successful sport. Their feat at the games once again put up a statement that will remain in the sport hall of fame. For beach volleyball this is one of many achievements to come.
Wrestling Made it Happen
The country's two gallant wrestlers stood firm on the mat to defend the colors.
It was a fight that will ever be remembered by them. Muhammed Faal and Ousman Sakho were indeed heroes and their bronze medals will continue to inspire young athletes in that code.
Golden era of Athletics
Buba Bayo stormed to victory in the boys 100m, whiles Amadou Sabally grabbed bronze. It was indeed another bronze for Rohey Camara in the 400m and young Serreh Sanneh scooped silver in long jump, perhaps few of our country's medal in field events.
It was all history on August 4 when Sabally won silver in men 200m but hey Gambia made a continental statement after winning gold in the men medley relay and silver in the women medley relay.
Swimming and Judo fought for the Nation
For athletes swimming and Judo, athletes's hard work, patriotism and courage was unprecedented.
Let you forget Team Gambia fought as a team and win as a team.
This is an inclusive victory for all.
Though you didn't appear on the medal counts but you are all worthy champions.
They are heroes of the nation that have sacrifice, fought and won 12 medals, on behalf of The Gambia either dead or alive.
2025 will ring for eternity in their history.
Nonetheless, it was a fairytale ending celebrated beyond borders, but again the success had set a new challenge for a stake in the country's sport development.
Crucially, The Gambia had a talented pool of talents to back up the new found courage for all the understandable talk, there is otherwise surely only so far mental strength can take us.
