{"id":83940,"date":"2025-08-13T06:36:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/ministry-of-youth-and-sports-disburses-d8-4-million"},"modified":"2025-08-13T06:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:54:34","slug":"ministry-of-youth-and-sports-disburses-d8-4-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/ministry-of-youth-and-sports-disburses-d8-4-million","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Youth and Sports Disburses D8.4 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the disbursement of D8.4 million in July 2025 to support various sports associations and teams across The Gambia. Officials say the funding has already translated into remarkable performances on the international stage, with Gambian athletes securing record-breaking medal counts and championship titles.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the courts to the tracks, the sandy beaches, and even academic arenas, Gambians are making waves, and the government, through the Ministry of Youth &amp; Sports is making sure our champions have the support they deserve,\u201d the ministry stated.<\/p>\n<p>Funding Breakdown:<\/p>\n<p>1. D7 million went to the Gambia National Olympic Committee for Gambia\u2019s participation in the African School Games \u2014 featuring basketball, beach volleyball, athletics, long jump, wrestling, judo, and swimming.<\/p>\n<p>2. D1 million was given to the Gambia Basketball Association for the Zone 2 Afrobasket Basketball Championship in Guinea.<\/p>\n<p>3. D300,000 supported the Berewuleng Football Club female team in the CAF WAFU A African Club Championship.<\/p>\n<p>4. D100,000 to celebrate Gambian students in Medina who made us proud by winning the Student World Cup in Saudi Arabia!<\/p>\n<p>The ministry described the investment as part of its ongoing commitment to \u201cpropel the dreams of young athletes\u201d and strengthen The Gambia\u2019s presence in regional and global sports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the disbursement of D8.4 million in July 2025 to support various sports associations and teams across The Gambia. 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