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Gambia Skating Association elects new executive 

Sep 23, 2022, 12:55 PM

The Gambia Skating Association (GSA) elected Isatou Drammeh unanimously as its president for the next four years over the weekend at The Gambia National Olympic Committee Conference Hall.

She has been a prominent proponent of safe sports, including skating. She is the founding president of the association, which comprises of numerous disciples.

In her inaugural address, the new president urged the general assembly to make every effort to increase the number of women in GSA executive posts in the near future. “By occupying topic decision-making positions, this is one of the few strategies to encourage women to participate in sports,” she said.

She thanked the general assembly for entrusting her with the new role as the head of the Skating Association. She said: “I can’t do it alone,” and therefore called for teamwork.

Director of OlympAfrica Center, Abubacarr Jallow, praised the makeup of the GSA’s executive. He encouraged them to continue expanding their activities to encompass the entire nation. He assured them that the arena (OlympAfrica Center) will always be accessible to youngsters for various sports.

The primary goals of The Gambia Skating Association are to promote and stimulate the growth of Roller Sports, including para-skating in The Gambia; promote sports that are dope-free; promote the uniform rules and regulations for the many disciplines of Roller Sports contests; adopt and abide by the Anti-Doping Policy in accordance with the current WADA code; host both national contests and to increase the number of Gambians who participate in Roller Sports.

The newly elected executive members for 2022-2026 consist of the following:

  1. Président – Ms. IsatouDrammeh
  2. 1st Vice President - Mr. Alieu Sowe
  3. Second vice president, Pap Khan
  4. Treasurer, Moro (Yusupha).