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Gambia Aquatics completes 2026 Dakar-Gorée Open Water Challenge

Gambia Aquatics successfully participated in the 37th edition of the Traversée Dakar-Gorée (Open Water), held on Sunday, 27 September 2026, in Dakar, Senegal.

Sat 03 Oct 2026

Gambia Aquatics sets FOUR National Records at Africa Aquatics Zone II Championships 2026

Gambia Aquatics delivered a strong showing at the Africa Aquatics Zone II Swimming Championships 2026, held from 28-30 August 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, with the national team setting four Gambian national records during the three-day competition.

Sat 03 Oct 2026

GAMBIA AQUATICS LAUNCHES OFFICIAL ATHLETE DATABASE

Gambia Aquatics is pleased to introduce the Gambia Aquatics Official Athlete Database, a dedicated digital platform for documenting, preserving and showcasing the performances and achievements of Gambian aquatic athletes. For the first time, athletes, coaches, administrators, researchers, the media and the general public can explore a growing collection of Gambian aquatics records in one place.

Fri 14 Aug 2026

Ousman Jobe breaks two National Records at Championnat Région Sud in France

Competing against top-level swimmers in the region, Ousman delivered standout performances on both competition days. On Saturday, 5 July, he set a new national record in the 50m Butterfly, clocking 28.22 seconds and breaking a 12-year-old record. The following day, Sunday, 6 July, he followed up with another national record in the 50m Freestyle, finishing in 26.70 seconds.

Mon 07 Jul 2025

Ousman Jobe Sets New Personal Best at Giant Paris 2025

Competing in the 50m Butterfly, Ousman recorded a new personal best with a time of 28.77 seconds. This achievement adds to Ousman’s growing list of strong international performances and reflects his continued development and consistency as one of The Gambia’s leading swimmers.

Wed 28 May 2025

Russian Cultural and Sports Delegation Visits The Gambia to Foster International Sports Cooperation

In a landmark event that highlights the strengthening of international sports and cultural relations, the Republic of The Gambia welcomed a high-profile Russian delegation led by the Foundation Adansonia (a Russian institution devoted to sports, education, and international cooperation). The visit was facilitated under the auspices of the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation in The Gambia, headed by Hon. Lamin Manga.

Wed 21 May 2025

Anti-Doping Education, Management & Sports Governance Training

On 28 December 2024, the Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association (GSASA) conducted a comprehensive training session on "Anti-Doping Education, Management, and Sports Governance." The event brought together key stakeholders, experts, and sports enthusiasts to address critical aspects of sports integrity, effective management, and transparent governance.

Sat 28 Dec 2024

Ousman Jobe achieves Personal Bests at 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest (Hungary)

Competing among the world’s top athletes in the short-course format (i.e., 25m pool), Ousman recorded two new personal bests in freestyle sprint events: (i) 100m Freestyle – 1:04.03 minutes and (ii) 50m Freestyle – 26.82 seconds.

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Five swimmers of the Gambia Swimming Association participated in the annual Dakar-Goree 5.2 km Swim 2023 in Senegal

Five swimmers (one female and four male) of the Gambia Swimming Association on Sunday, 24 September 2023, participated at the annual Dakar-Goree Swim 2023 held in Senegal. The Dakar-Gorée Swim is an annual Open Water Swimming Championship involving hundreds of swimmers participating in a 5.2 km swimming competition from the beach of Dakar to Goree Island.

Thu 31 Oct 2024

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow sets National Record at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Competing on the world’s biggest stage, Aminata delivered an exceptional performance in the 50m Breaststroke, setting a new national record with a time of 34.58 seconds. Her remarkable swim marks a significant milestone in Gambian swimming history and underscores her status as one of the country’s top elite athletes. Competing among the best in the world, Aminata’s performance reflects years of dedication, hard work, and the growing strength of aquatics in The Gambia.

Sun 11 Aug 2024

Gambian swimmers excel at 16th Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Angola

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow delivered one of the standout performances of the championships by setting a new national record in the 200m Individual Medley with a time of 2:25.67 minutes. Her exceptional swim highlights her versatility and determination, and marks another important milestone for women’s swimming in The Gambia.

Sat 04 May 2024

Ousman Jobe shines at Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024

From April 6th to 11th, 2024, Ousman Jobe, one of Gambia’s rising stars in the pool, participated in the Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024. Competing against top young swimmers from around the world, Ousman delivered an exceptional performance that reflects his growing talent and dedication. He set two new national records during the meet

Thu 11 Apr 2024

Athlete Ousman Jobe sets two national records at the PTT Thailand Swimming Championships

Athlete Ousman Jobe, who currently trains at the Thanyapura Training Center in Thailand, recently participated in the PTT Thailand Swimming Championships (25m pool) organised by Swim Meets Thailand and held from 21 to 24 December 2023. He participated in 6 events: 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 50m breaststroke and 100m individual medley (IM).

Sun 24 Dec 2023

Gambia Swimming Association hosts one-day seminar on Anti-Doping Education, Ethics, and Integrity in Sports

The Gambia Swimming Association held a one-day seminar on anti-doping education, ethics, and sports integrity on September 30, 2023. This seminar was meticulously designed to educate athletes, coaches, officials, and Gambia Swimming Association executive members.

Sun 01 Oct 2023

Athlete Ousman Jobe was awarded a World Aquatics Scholarship to train at the Thanyapura Training Center in Thailand

One of the athletes of the association, Mr. Ousman Jobe, was awarded a World Aquatics Scholarship to train at the Thanyapura Training Center in Thailand. The duration of his scholarship is expected to be one year, from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024. As part of Ousman’s training, he will also participate in international swimming competitions.

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Six GSASA officials completed a three-day World Aquatics Swimming Development L1 Webinar for Technical Officials

Six Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association officials completed a level one three-day World Aquatics Swimming Development Webinar for Technical Officials. The webinar was held from the 18th – 20th September 2023. The purpose of the course was to achieve the following objectives: enlarge the number of swimming officials and enhance the quality of the existing ones.

Thu 21 Sep 2023

Day 6 - World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2023

On Day 6, which is the final day in the Championships for The Gambia, Ousman Jobe competed in his last event, the men's 50m freestyle. Participating in his first-ever World Swimming Championships, Ousman achieved a timing of 28.47 in the men's 50m freestyle.

Fri 28 Jul 2023

Day 5 - World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2023

First-ever appearance at a World Championship, first-ever female Gambian swimmer to compete in a women's 200m breaststroke, setting a new personal best and of course a national record in the women's 200m breaststroke. Who else would it be if not the one and only Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow (fondly called Amie Barrow).

Thu 27 Jul 2023

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