Gambia: Investigative - the Untold Story of How Gambia Lost 18 'Promising' Athletes to a Circle of Abscondence in Just Little Under 20 Years

Much is said about the pedestal athletics has placed the Gambia on. The successive successes and the pride it draws. However, there is one side to it rarely seen to be accorded significance -the untold part that has drained the West African nation of its best gems in the sport.

Photo: Momodou Kijabi is one few athletes to continues racing in their new countries

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