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GNOC to organize capacity building training for sports journalists

May 13, 2026, 12:30 PM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) is set to organize a five-day capacity training for sports journalists in the country.
The training is expected to begin on18th May 3026 and finish on 22nd May 2026 at the GNOC Conference Hall in Bakau.

The course targets members of the Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia (SJAG).

The training is aimed at strengthening sports reporting and enhancing sports administration.

The course is part of GNOC’s commitment to improve sports reporting through a deeper understanding of sports administration.

The training will bring together 25 participants, with a minimum of 40 percent female representation.
The course underscores GNOC’s on-going efforts to bridge the gap between journalism and sports management, equipping media practitioners with the knowledge needed to report more effectively and contribute to sport development in The Gambia.