{"id":88988,"date":"2025-10-30T20:13:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gnoc-commends-media-for-role-in-kings-baton-relay"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:50:26","slug":"gnoc-commends-media-for-role-in-kings-baton-relay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gnoc-commends-media-for-role-in-kings-baton-relay","title":{"rendered":"GNOC Commends Media for Role in King\u2019S Baton Relay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has praised the media for their pivotal role in the successful hosting of this year\u2019s King\u2019s Baton Relay, held across the country from October 13 to 18, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The six-day relay took the baton to key institutions, including the Office of the President, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Office of the British High Commissioner, before concluding with a handover ceremony at Lemon Creek Beach. The event also included a beach cleanup initiative, all of which received wide coverage by local media outlets.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, GNOC\u2019s Commonwealth Sports Association expressed \u201cheartfelt appreciation\u201d to media organizations for their support and contribution. \u201cYour involvement played a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of the relay, which brought together communities, athletes, and stakeholders in celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and the Commonwealth spirit,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee highlighted that media coverage helped amplify the relay\u2019s message nationwide, engaging citizens and showcasing the spirit of the event. \u201cWe deeply appreciate your dedication to promoting national and international sporting events,\u201d GNOC added.<\/p>\n<p>The King\u2019s Baton Relay, part of the build-up to the Commonwealth Games, aims to inspire communities through sport and foster a sense of unity among participants. GNOC\u2019s recognition underscores the essential role that the media plays in amplifying sports initiatives and celebrating Gambian achievements on the international stage.<\/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 Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has praised the media for their pivotal role in the successful hosting of this year\u2019s King\u2019s Baton Relay, held across the country from October 13 to 18, 2025. 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