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GNOC gears up for maiden Africa School Games

May 5, 2025, 11:40 AM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) is gearing-up for the inaugural Africa School Games under the auspices of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).

The championship is expected to begin on 20th August 2025 and finish 30th August 2025.

The GNOC intends to feature athletes in various sports in the inaugural schools championship:
In Athletics 5 Boys and 5 Girls will be selected.

Swimming will feature 2 athletes (1 boy and 1 girl).

In Judo 2 Boys and 2 Girls will represent the country.

Basketball will fill a 3x3 team (4 Boys).

Wrestling will register (1 Boy and 1 Girl).

Beach Volleyball will register (2 Boys and 2 Girls).
Twenty six 26 athletes are expected to represent The Gambia at the event.