Gambia’s track queen, Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye, has given birth to a baby girl in the United States, marking a joyful new chapter in her life.

The celebrated Olympian and national sprint record-holder is widely regarded as one of The Gambia’s greatest athletes, having represented the country on the world stage, including at the Olympic Games, World Championships, and African Games.

The news of her safe delivery has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans, sporting bodies, and well-wishers both in The Gambia and abroad.

Warm congratulations go to Gina and her husband as they embrace the journey of parenthood together.