Musa Mbye, the deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, expresses the Gambia Government’s commitment to the forthcoming inter-regional ministerial meeting on anti-doping to be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on 21st January.

“As a signatory to the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, The Gambia takes the issue of doping in sports very seriously,” said Mbye, adding “hosting this meeting will not only showcase the country’s dedication to a fair and clean sporting environment but also provide an opportunity for international collaboration and the exchange of ideas on how to combat doping in sports.” 

Musa Mbye, chairman of the Organising Committee in Banjul is hopeful of The Gambia‘s ability to successfully organise an inter-regional ministerial meeting on anti-doping underscoring the significance of the event.  

“We have been working tirelessly to prepare for this important event, and our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and productive meeting. 

“We have full confidence in our ability to host this meeting and showcase The Gambia as a capable and competent country in the global fight against doping in sports.”

Ministers, government officials, and representatives of anti-doping officials will converge in Banjul for a day long conference to discuss means to tackle and curb doping in sports.

By Ebrima KB Sonko