“The Cabinet has begun a two-day retreat to strengthen our commitment to national progress. H.E. President Adama Barrow declared 2025 the “Year of Results,” emphasizing the need for effective planning & execution.” “As Minister of Youth & Sports, I am committed to ensuring impactful youth & sports development.”
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Tuesday night, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, led by Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, hosted a grand reception dinner for delegates attending the Interregional African Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sports. The event, held in Kololi was attended by distinguished guests including the First Lady of The Gambia, the wife of the Vice President, several Cabinet Ministers, and Sports Ministers from various African nations such as Togo, Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, and Azerbaijan. H.E. Ambassador Minata Samate, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development of the African Union, was also present, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration in combating doping in sports. The reception underscored The Gambia’s commitment to fostering a clean and fair sporting environment across the continent.
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The UNESCO fund, having supported over 250 projects globally and more than 70 in Africa, remains a vital resource for enhancing anti-doping education and strengthening governance frameworks. Chairperson COP9 Bureau International Convention against Doping in Sports.
“Hosting this meeting is a testament to The Gambia’s unwavering stance on promoting clean sports and ensuring fair play across all sporting disciplines” Vice President, Republic of The Gambia, Mr. Muhammad B.S Jallow.
The Interregional African Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sports kicks off in Banjul, reinforcing the strong commitment of the Gambian government to promote ethical standards in sports, both in terms of practice, management, and overall governance in The Gambia.
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“Today’s meeting serves as a vital platform to tackle the global challenge of doping in sports, which persistently undermines fairness and integrity,” Hon Bakary Y. Badjie.
“The strategies and actions agreed upon will lay the foundation for strengthened sports governance. These steps will serve as a crucial entry point to address the challenges young people face across the continent, including drug use and irregular migration. By promoting collective effort and enhancing inter-regional cooperation, we aim to leave a lasting positive impact on African sports.” Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie
“Today’s meeting presents us the unique opportunity to engage in a much-needed dialogue on addressing the challenges posed by doping in sports, not just in Africa, but around the world.”
”Our upcoming National Sport Bill, with provisions on doping, will provide a robust legal framework to promote clean sports and align with the African Union’s 2023-2033 Policy Framework for Sustainable Development in Sport“.
