The Gambian delegation to the inaugural edition of African Youth Games, dubbed 'Rabat 2010' arrived in Banjul last Wednesday from Rabat, Morroco, were the Games were held.  

Initiated by ANOCA, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa and targeting 15 to 17 year old African athletes the Africa Youth Games came about as a motive to build on the concept of the Youth Olympic Games which will be held for the first time in Singapore this August. The Gambia was among 42 African countries that participated at the maiden Games held between July 13 and 18, under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.

A record number of 1008 athletes competed in 16 sports disciplines, including athletics, cycling, swimming, football, judo, taekwondo, fencing, shooting, rowing, canoe kayak, weightlifting, tennis, boxing, table tennis and basketball. The Gambia was represented in athletics by Omar Ceesay, Fatou Sowe and Baba Gibba who competed in 100M, 200M boys and girls, 1000M individual events and the zonal Medley Relay (4 X 100M, 200M, 300M, and 400M) for boys.

Omar Ceesay was the only Gambian athlete to land a medal after clinching a bronze medal in the 200M individual event for boys, according to a statement issued by the Gambia National Olympic Committee who funded the trip. The Gambian delegation was led by Mr Abdul Shyllon, while Ms Mary Pedro-Decker served was the Chef de Mission. Ms Mam Keway Ceesay was the coach for the Gambia athletic team.