GNOC-Backed Gambian Athletes Impress at African Senior Athletics Championships

GAMBIA SHINES AT AFRICAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP – The Standard Newspaper

Gambian athletes returned from the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, with impressive performances against some of the continent’s top track and field stars in different events. Leading the Gambian team was Commonwealth Games-bound sprinter Nyimasata Jawneh, who produced another outstanding performance by finishing 4th in the Women’s 200m final with a time of 23.67 seconds, narrowly missing a podium finish. She also com…

GNOC-Backed Gambian Athletes Impress at African Senior Athletics Championships

By: Madi Seneghore Gambian athletes produced encouraging performances at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, with several competitors delivering notable results against some of the continent’s top athletes. The participation of Team Gambia at the continental championship was fully funded by the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), underlining the institution’s commitment to the development of athletics in the co…