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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Gambia wrapped up her campaign in the 1st Africa School Games with an astonishing achievement in Algeria.<\/b><\/p>\n

Winning 12 medals at the 1st African School Games in Algeria was quite a surprise for a country that has had its share of struggles. The Gambia has experienced a significant surge of confidence following this win, which will help alleviate some of the difficulties and enable the country to continue feeling the pride it has always maintained.<\/p>\n

Rank outsiders to win any silverware, the Gambian team repeatedly cited the importance of being a continental beater, a mission statement that the nation struggles to believe at first.<\/p>\n

Greatest story in Basketball 3\u00d73<\/b><\/p>\n

Gambia\u2019s poignant victory was not just the major story of the 1st African School Games. This is one of the most emotional, most incredible stories in the history of basketball.<\/p>\n

There was an amazing scene on July 30, after the final whistle, when all the players fell to their knees in celebration. It was emotional, and anyone who saw it won\u2019t forget it.<\/p>\n

But after beating both Libya and Ghana, Gambia\u2019s victory was not simply down to fate. They were worthy winners.<\/p>\n

Beach Volleyball Continues to Shine<\/p>\n

Beach Volleyball continues to be one of the country\u2019s most successful sports. Their feat at the games once again made a statement that will remain in the sports hall of fame.<\/p>\n

Wrestling Also Made it happen.<\/p>\n

The Gambia\u2019s two gallant wrestlers stood firm on the mat to defend the colours. It was a fight that would be remembered by them. Muhammed Faal and Ousman Sakho were indeed heroes, and their bronze medals will continue to inspire young athletes in that code.<\/p>\n

The Golden Era of Athletics<\/p>\n

Buba Bayo stormed to victory in the boys\u2019 100m, while Amadou Sabally grabbed bronze. It was indeed another bronze for Rohey Camara in the 400m, and young Serreh Sanneh scooped silver in long jump, a few of our country\u2019s medals in field events.<\/p>\n

It was all history on August 4 when Sabally won silver in the men\u2019s 200m, but The Gambia made a continental statement after winning gold in the men\u2019s medley relay and silver in the women\u2019s medley relay.<\/p>\n

Swimming and Judo Fought for the Nation<\/p>\n

For Gambian athletes in swimming and Judo, their hard work, patriotism, and courage are indeed unprecedented.<\/p>\n

Crucially, The Gambia also had a talented pool of talent to back up our newfound courage for all the understandable talk.<\/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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