Sport
PNG’s Athletes to the Olympics games receive support from Australian government
The Australian Government through its PacificAus Sports program has partnered with the Australian Olympic Committee [AOC] and Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC]to support 33 elite athletes from Papua New Guinea in their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
PNG U19 national men’s and women’s cricket teams’ selection enters second phase
Cricket PNG’s selection process to finalise the Garamuts men’s under-19 team has entered its next phase with focus shifted to a 28-player train-on squad.
QRL confirms Hunters home games to remain in Port Moresby
The SP PNG Hunters home games in Port Moresby will proceed as scheduled for this season according to Queensland Rugby League.
Vanuatu and PNG to feature in new FIFA Series pilot project
Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea have been invited to play in the new FIFA Series pilot project next month. This initiative provides for a series of inter-confederation friendlies, to be played in a single host nation during international windows.
PNGRFL to host its AGM next month
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) will conduct its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lae, Morobe next month according to the board.
Monagi to represent PNG at World Athletics Indoor Championships
Sprint hurdler Adrine Monagi will represent PNG at the World Athletics Indoor Championships that will be held in Glasgow, UK from March 1 to 3.
Papua New Guinea launches new Rugby League Academy
Another major boost for rugby league in PNG has been announced with the launch of the NRL Bid Academy.
Dela Cruz lays down plans to improve coaching and player development
Newly-appointed PNG Basketball Federation national coaching director Gavin Dela Cruz is focused on achieving several key objectives to enhance coaching and player development under his capacity.
Tau-Loi determined to help Hunters end finals drought
Workaholic forward Whallan Tau-Loi has set a determined goal with intent to help the SP PNG Hunters break the finals drought this season.
Barramundis to tour India, Oman and Malaysia
Preparations for the Men’s T-20 World Cup are ramping up for PNG Barramundis with the men’s national cricket team set to tour India, Oman and Malaysia.