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Continue Reading >>Gambia Wrestling Association, wrapped up a 3-day training workshop for practicing wrestlers and regional referees on Thursday 23 June 2022 at the Janjanbureh Youth Center in the Central River Region.Thirty (30) participants drawn across all regions of the country were trained on modules such as Entrepreneurship (Trade in Services of Traditional Sport as a Tourism Product and its Export Potential), Wrestling as a business career model for socio-economic development, Climate Change and traditional influence to the wrestling sport in rural communities, influence of intellectual property rights and policy to promote traditional sport, fair play refereeing and rules of the game, practical diagnostics and tactical performance and many more.Declaring the workshop closed, Project Leader Chris Addy-Nayo thank the GWA and the participants for what he described as a successful three days spent. He renewed his commitment to the full implementation of the project.President of the Gambia Wrestling Association Serign Modou Faye called on the participants to shear the knowledge gained and promised that his administration will not relent on its efforts to train wrestling more Stakeholders as possible.Professor Abdou Badji, while presenting wrestling books to the GWA said it's always an honor for him to be invited by the GWA to shear his knowledge, adding that Gambia and Senegal are one people. Mr Badji reminded the participants of the reasons they were selected by their respective regions and urged them to be practicing what they learned on their training grounds to perfect the skills.Delivering the vote of thanks on behalf of his colleagues Mbye Kah a referee, thank the GWA and partners for the opportunity, adding that wrestling in the Gambia is more advanced today "any active in wrestling can attest to the fact that Gambia wrestling under the current executive have made some significant steps forward. This training will go a long way in developing our skills and knowledge of the sport," he said while promising that they will make best use of the knowledge gained.Speaking earlier, Pa Ousman Bouy the Accountant at GCCI who also double as the Financial Controller of the Project said, the fencing of the Arenas will soon commence as some areas have already handed over their complete document.At the end of the 3 days intensive training, all 30 participants were certified.The project dub "promoting investment in culture, creative arts and traditional sports to enhance resilience against climate change in local communities" is a EU funded project and is expected to build 8 to 10 wrestling arenas Nationwide, train wrestling Stakeholders and conduct a Scooping Study.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia's men 4x400 relay team has made it to the finals in the ongoing athletics championship in Mauritius.
Continue Reading >>Boy Nyang knocked out Boy Jola in the grand combat to claim the Sherrif Sarr flag. The event was organised by Amna Si Wala Promotion.The much talked about bout held at the Serekunda West Mini Stadium lasted under 4 minutes. Boy Nyang of Club Serekunda Mbolo unleashed a heavy loaded right hand punch that landed on Boy Jola sending the Jabang United wrestler to ground. The shocking blow left many wrestling pundits wondering how it happened. In the build up to the bout many tipped Boy Jola as favorite because of the big difference in size, height and mass. Boy Nyang defied all odds in defeating Boy Jola.In the earlier bouts, Gaindeh Geuche of Tysinger Family defeated Sampi of Tallinding Japoo through warning, Bebe Chart of Club Sukutankulu wrestle down Tik Tok of Tallinding United, Bebe Chart of Paradise Mbolo won through warning against AK of Club Jeff Jel, Bebe Cash of Club Mara won through warning against Rasta of Yundum Mbolo while Yareh of Serekunda Mbolo defeated Kargo of Brikama Mbolo before Semil of Ebo Town Mbolo won Barmol of Club Yanda Mbaye through warning to cap off the freestyle wrestling bouts.Elsewhere, in wrestling with boxing boxing, Dolf of Club Jabang Mbolo and Gui Gi of Club Sanchaba Ham Sa Chossan fought in an incredible bout that on numerous occasions got fans on their feet clapping in excitement. However, the bout ended prematurely when Dolf dislocated his shoulder during the intense bout forcing the referee to declare Gui Gi as the winner in accordance with the rules.Meanwhile, in the special combat, Latjorr of Bundung Nusrat was declared the winner following the disqualification of Harr Yala of Club Kerr Serign Mbolo after the latter punched the former several times during their pre-bout preparations.
Continue Reading >>Thirty practicing wrestlers and regional referees from the seven regions of the country are undergoing a three day training at the Janjanbureh Youth Center, Central River Region. The workshop is organised by the Gambia wrestling Association. Representing the governor of CRR, Demba Ceesay in his opening speech said wrestling is a traditional sport that youth can make a living from.Project Leader Chris Addy-Nayo said the objective is to create jobs for youths and alleviate poverty through traditional sport.President of the Gambia Wrestling Association Serign Modou Faye said his association will continue to make efforts to build the capacities of its Stakeholders. He this was one of a series of trainings held in different communities. He promised to have one in every region before the project faces out.The CEO of the Janjanbureh Area Council Paa Sait Ceesay, described wrestling as a deeply rooted culture that needs to be developed. He thanked the GWA for bringing the workshop to Janjanbureh saying it shows that the association is decentralizing it activities.Alagie Abdoulie Bojang Desk Officer for Wrestling expressed delight in the training and urged the trainees to make best use of the opportunity. Mr Pa Ousman Bouy of GCCI discussed the role of his institution in the implementation of the project.Abdou Badji wrestling expert from Senegal, thanked the GWA and said he is here to share knowledge.
Continue Reading >>Gina Bass, Gambia's sensational sprinter wins the 100m race at the ongoing African Senior athletics competition in Mauritius. She clocks a national record of 11.6 secs. Meanwhile, the female relay team has qualified for The 4 x100 women's relay in the same competition with a winning time of 45:40 sec.
Continue Reading >>The Electoral Committee of The Gambia Football Federation set up to arbitrate in the next GFF elections will speak to journalists at a press briefing on Thursday 30th June 2022 at GFF head office. A statement from its secretary Lamin Jassey who is also the General Secretary of GFF says matters relating to the 2022 Elective Congress, scheduled for August of this year will be discussed. The statement also indicated that very important announcements would be made. The Electoral Committee was elected in the last Annual General Meeting held in December of 2021.
Continue Reading >>The scorpions of the Gambia suffered a one-nil defeat in Brazzaville in their second game of the 2023 Africa cup of nations qualifiers. The Scorpions who were on the back of a one-nil victory against South Sudan in their first game were hoping for a second win against Congo who lost four zero to Mali in their first game. Antoine Makoumbou scored a 74th-minute screamer from outside the box to earn Congo the three points. The Scorpions will now wait until September when they will travel to Mali for the third game before hosting Mali again in the fourth round in the same month.
Continue Reading >>Gina Bass clocks 11.36 seconds in the women's 100m heat 1 in the ongoing African senior athletics competition in Mauritius. She has qualified to run the semifinals.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia men's beach volleyball team will leave on Wednesday for Rome for the global championship. The Gambia is in Pool A where they play against host Italy, Argentina, and world champions in Brazil.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia begins it's campaign for a second AFCON appearance with a one nil win over South Sudan. The match that was played at stade latdior in Thies saw Abdoulie Jallow convert from Musa Barrow assist. The scorpions now head to Congo for its next group game which also include Mali.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia Radio and Television service GRTS have completed installation of equipment for the match between Gambia and South Sudan. The production crew supported by a crew from RTS are now ready to bring the match live to TV screens in The Gambia and around the world. GRTS also thank GFF for their support in making sure that GRTS is able to execute the task.
Continue Reading >>The Gamba Radio and Television Services (GRTS) has finalised plans to provide live coverage of The Gambia's football match against the Republic of South Sudan in the current qualifying rounds of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Tournament. The match will be played in the Senegalese city of Thies today, kicking off at 4:00 p.m. To facilitate this coverage, the national broadcaster has deployed a large consignment of equipment and vehicles as well as a large team of technicians and Managers. GRTS' Director General, Mr. Malick Jeng, who is also in Thies to witness the operation, commended the staff for their expertise, dedication, hard work and sacrifice. The DG, who is returning from an official mission to Dakar, also thanked his Senegalese counterpart, Racine Talla, for deploying a significant amount of equipment and personnel to support the GRTS operation under the terms of an existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. DG Jeng said GRTS was covering the match as a national duty but also under the terms of a contract signed with the Confederation of African football (CAF).
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