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Athlete Profile – Adama Rashidatu Sesay

Adama Rashidatu Sesay is a student of CODE College of Digital Excellence) and dedicated Sierra Leonean judoka competing in the Women's –57kg weight category. Through years of hard work, discipline, and perseverance, she has established herself as one of Sierra Leone's leading female judo athletes.
Adama is a multiple-time national gold medalist and a Senior National Gold Medalist, consistently demonstrating excellence at the national level. She has represented Sierra Leone in numerous national championships, including the National Boxing Day Sports Competition, as well as various national training camps that have contributed to her technical and competitive development.

On the international stage, Adama proudly represented Sierra Leone at the All African Games in Accra, Ghana, gaining valuable experience against some of Africa's top judokas. She also competed at the African Open in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where she delivered an outstanding performance and earned the Silver Medal (2nd Place) in the –57kg category, marking one of the biggest achievements of her career.

Following her international success, Adama returned home and continued her impressive form by winning the 2026 Japan Embassy Judo Championship, securing the Gold Medal and reaffirming her position among Sierra Leone's top judokas.

In addition to her achievements on the tatami, Adama serves as the Commissioner for the Sierra Leone Judo Gender and Equality Commission, where she advocates for equal opportunities and encourages greater participation of women and girls in judo.

Now, Adama prepares to represent Sierra Leone at the Commonwealth Games, carrying with her the hopes of her nation and the experience gained through years of dedication, sacrifice, and international competition. She remains committed to competing with honor, respect, and determination while inspiring the next generation of athletes to believe in their dreams.