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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Gambian team at the ongoing first ANOCA School Games in Algeria has been busy rolling athletes for the various games.<\/b><\/p>\n

In its most outstanding performance so far, The Gambia\u2019s basketball team reached the quarter finals of the 3x 3 competition and was playing Benin as we went to press last night.<\/p>\n

Victory over Benin would set the Gambian team against South Sudan or Ghana in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

In the volleyball, The Gambia\u2019s U-18 boys and girls secured comfortable straight set wins against Benin and Ghana respectively to start their group matches on a high footing.<\/p>\n

Njie\/Sambou overcame Ghana 21-7, 21-9 whiles Kanyi\/Bah pulled through 21-10, 21-9 over Benin.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile in the swimming pool, Gambian swimmer, Fatoumatta Jallow made her debut for the country but was unable to finish within the top 8 despite a strong performance in the 50m freestyle. The debutant clocked 1:00.05 and will be back on Thursday in the 50m girls\u2019 breaststroke.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the president of Gambia National Olympic Committee Bai Dodou Jallow paid a visit to the delegation.<\/p>\n

He was welcomed by the Director of Youth and Sport Abass Bah, representing the Minister of Youth and Sport who reaffirmed government\u2019s commitment to support to the GNOC.<\/p>\n

The GNOC president Bai Dodou Jallow thanked the government for funding the team\u2019s participation the delegations\u2019 participation in the championship.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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