| The Gambia at the 2003 All-Africa Games | |
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| IOC code | GAM |
| NOC | The Gambia National Olympic Committee |
| in Abuja 5 October 2003 – 17 October 2003 | |
| Medals Ranked 23rd |
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| All-Africa Games appearances | |
The Gambia competed in the 2003 All-Africa Games held at the National Stadium in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. The team consisted of a single competitor, Gibril Jatta, who went on to win a silver medal in the taekwondo tournament.
The Gambia entered a single event. [1]
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The Gambia won a single silver medal, and was ranked joint twenty ninth in the final medal table alongside Gabon. [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gibril Jatta | Taekwondo | Men's Under 67 kg | 16 October 2003 | [3] [4] |
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