The Gambia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Gambia will compete at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England between 28 July and 8 August 2022.[1] It will be The Gambia's twelfth appearance at the Games.

The Gambia at the
2022 Commonwealth Games
Flag of The Gambia
CGF codeGAM
CGAThe Gambia National Olympic Committee
Websitegambianoc.gm
in Birmingham, England
28 July 2022 (2022-07-28) – 8 August 2022 (2022-08-08)
Competitors1 (1 man) in 1 sport
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

Sport Men Women Total
Para powerlifting 101
Total101

Beach volleyball
Main article: Beach volleyball at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

On 28 March 2022, The Gambia guaranteed qualification for the men's tournament by winning the African Qualifier in Accra, Ghana.[2] The FIVB later confirmed they ultimately qualified directly via the World Rankings (for performances between 16 April 2018 and 31 March 2022).[3]

Para powerlifting
Main articles: Para powerlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Para powerlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Qualification

As of 4 May 2022, The Gambia qualified one powerlifter.[4]

Athlete Event Result Rank
Modou Gamo Men's heavyweight

References
  1. Nelsen, Matt (15 October 2021). "The Queen's Baton Relay returns to The Gambia as part of a 10-week tour through Africa". Around the Rings. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  2. "Gambia conquers Africa, qualifies to Commonwealth Games". The Standard. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. "Beach Volleyball Line-Up Confirmed For Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games". FIVB. 26 April 2022. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  4. "Gambian Para Athlete Qualifies For Birmingham Commonwealth Games". The Voice. 4 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
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