Africa-Press – Gambia. Gambian athletes who took part in the inaugural edition of the Africa School Games were officially received in Banjul on Thursday.
They were welcomed in a colourful ceremony held at the Banjul ferry terminal by officials of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), family members, and loved ones.
Speaking to the media upon arrival, Abdoulie Sanneh, captain of the basketball team, expressed appreciation to the Gambian people for their support during the tournament. He also called on the authorities to invest more in sports infrastructure to help athletes achieve greater success.
“We are very excited about the success we have registered in the name of the country. We are deeply appreciative of the government’s support. I urge them to provide more assistance in terms of equipment and sporting facilities. It was a tough journey, but we are grateful to Gambians for recognising our efforts,” Sanneh said.
Lamin King Colley, Second Vice President of the GNOC, praised the young athletes for their discipline and determination throughout the competition.
“We are here to show appreciation for the good work they have done for the country. I encourage them to stay focused on realising their dreams for the future,” he said.
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