Sport
Koroba launches Hela’s first PNGRFL affiliated rugby league
Koroba Lake Kopiago MP William Bando has urged local youths to “love yourself” as he launched the district’s first-ever rugby league affiliated with the PNG Rugby Football League [PNGRFL].
NGCB backs kickboxing with K300,000 grant
The National Gaming Control Board [NGCB] has injected K300,000 into the Papua New Guinea Kickboxing Federation [PNGKBF) to fund its upcoming nationwide tournament.
Kandes focused on consistency despite leading competition
The Morobe Kandes are refusing to get ahead of themselves despite sitting on top of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup ladder in their debut season.
BU energises Rosso bike race with K25,000
Coca-cola Europacific Partners Papua New Guinea [CCEP PNG] has backed the 2026 Rosso Mountain Bike Race and Lae Festival with a K25,000 gold sponsorship under its BU Energy Drink brand.
Beyond Hanuabada: how teenager Velena Ulea is putting Rigo on the weightlifting map
In a sport long dominated by Hanuabada natives, a new weightlifting sensation is emerging from Rigo. Nineteen-year-old Velena Ulea is steadily climbing the ranks in one of Papua New Guinea’s most decorated sporting codes.
Demetriou hails pre-season plan as London Broncos secure 1985 Cup final berth
London Broncos head coach Jason Demetriou revealed that a targeted, pre-season motivation fueled his side's charge into their first-ever 1895 Cup final, following a dominant 62-24 semi-final victory over the Midlands Hurricanes on Sunday.
CPNG to host Criiio event celebrating women’s cricket
Cricket PNG will join the global celebration of women's cricket this week by hosting a special Criiio Cricket World Cup event on Thursday as part of the International Cricket Council's [ICC] worldwide 'Catch the Spirit' campaign.
Madang register second NPL win on home turf
Madang United Football Club registered their second victory at home after defeating Admiralty Island FC 2-1 at Laiwaden Oval on Saturday.
PNG crush Cook Islands to secure U19 championship berth
Papua New Guinea has qualified for the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship 2026 in Samoa after a commanding 5-1 victory over the Cook Islands in Rarotonga, securing the top spot in the regional qualifying tournament.
DWU to host 2026 national varsity soccer games
Divine Word University has been confirmed by the National University Sports Association to host this year’s PNG National University Soccer Games from June 22-26 in Madang.