GNOC concludes day-long stakeholders retreat

Banjul The Gambia, July 12, 2025 – The Gambia National Olympic Committee has organised a one-day Briefing and Strategic Alignment Retreat with all National Sports Associations.
This important forum was primarily designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the GNOC’s activities, achievements, and challenges over the past six months. But also to facilitate inclusive and open dialogue to ensure that the perspectives of all National Associations are heard and integrated into the strategic priorities moving forward.
The one day gathering also provided an opportunity to share information on the various funding opportunities available through GNOC, including clear guidelines on application processes, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements to enable all federations/associations to effectively access and utilise these resources for their athletes and programmes.
Speaking at the gathering The president of Gambia National Olympic Committee Bai Dodou Jallow called on National Federations and Associations to be proactive and continue to work cordially with the NOC.
“A special parkage is approved to support the activities of our members and this is what we intend to continue doing”.
GNOC 2nd Vice President Bakary K Jammeh made a presentation on the 10 Action Points.
Key among the Pillars is to promote good governance in GNOC and NFs, financial support and revenue generation. Promoting diversity, Inclusivity and championing Women in Sports is key among the pillars.
The Action points also includes promoting community service and IOC sustainability program. GNOC pledge to promote sports safeguarding and ethical behavior.
Partnership with stakeholders and government would be key priority in the Action Points. The NOC will also put focus to International success inorder to increase the medal counts at International games and competitions.
Advancing Olympism’s core values and supporting and advancing athletes careers highlighted pillar eight and nine. And then the final pillar will focus on capacity building.
The Treasurer Bai Madi Ceesay presented on Funding guidelines to Access to Financial support. NAs are urged to adhere to the guidelines to have easy access to the financial support. Ceesay emphasized on transparency and accountability.
Innovative Resource Mobilisation, gender Inclusivity and demonstration of activeness was highlighted in his presentation that would form a key requirements to access financial support from the NOC.
Secretary General Yorro Njie made an overview presentation on Activities and Administrative Operation.
Key highlights includes coordination and establishing various commissions, election of athletes commision.
Within the past 6 months the NOC Supported Technical courses for Volleyball and celebration of International Olympic Day was held in Basse. The report also highlighted support rendered to National Associations to carried out their activities.
1st Vice President Lamin King Colley presented on the importance of Mass Participation in the Sport Eco System and Communities.
King highlighted on NOC’s recent support to Mass sport programs that’s NAYCONF, May Day, Inter School Athletics Championship etc. He stated on the continued partnership with government to enhance mass sport and renewed his Committee’s commitment to the development of mass sport in The Gambia.
CDMs for Islamic Games and African School Games both gave synopsis of Gambia’s preparations ahead of the games.
Executive Director Muhammed K Janneh presented on the Olympic Solidarity Programme that includes
1. World Programmes
2. Continental Programmes
3. Finance Conditions
The presentation gave audiences a clear understanding of the OS programme and what support available.
GNOC plans to continue engaging it’s members inorder to enhance good governance, transparency and accountability.