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Team PNG named for Youth Olympics

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has named a five-member Team PNG contingent for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Emerging sprinter Kabake Lansana (17) and swimmer Roxanne Kirarock (15) will be representing the country when the event takes place from Oct 31 to Nov 13. The team will be led by […]

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PNG RFL academy players shine at PMs XIII

The Australian Government-supported PNGRFL Academy has again demonstrated its impact on rugby league development in Papua New Guinea, with 26 Academy graduates featuring prominently in the 2026 Prime Minister’s XIII fixtures in Port Moresby. Academy players represented Papua New Guinea across the PMXIII women’s matches as well as the Junior Orchids and Junior Kumuls, with […]

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Ume is new BX-9 interim Welterweight champion

PNG boxer John Ume, aka the Ring Monster, is now the BX-9 interim Welterweight champion after defeating Hamzy Perwaisy last night in Auckland by technical knockout in the seventh round. The earlier rounds were even as both Ume and Perwaisy exchanged jabs to score. Ume was composed all through and pull off the show stopper […]

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Junior Kumuls create history   

The Papua New Guinea Junior Kumuls have etched their names into the history books following first win 18-10 at the Santos National Football Stadium. Coach Joe Grima was positive throughout the week that the team was going to deliver which paid off today in the Nations Capital. This marks the junior team their first of […]

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Madang women crowned queens of Northern Region PNGFA Cup

The Madang Soccer Association (MSA) women’s team has been crowned champions of the 2026 Northern Region PNG Football Association (PNGFA) Cup Qualifiers after defeating Lae Football Association (LFA) 1–0 in the grand final at Laiwaden Oval in Madang. MSA scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute of the first half to […]

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Fifita excited to lead Aus PM XIIIs side

South Sydney Rabbitohs prop David Fifita is excited to lead the Australian Prime Minister’s XIIIs side this weekend. Named captain ahead of their arrival in Port Moresby today, Fifita said this was his time coming to compete in Port Moresby. “It’s my first time here as I’ve heard all the stories, all the boys talk […]

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PNGDF Commander’s Cup semi-finals locked in

​The semi-finals are officially set for the PNGDF Commander’s Cup following an action-packed final round of pool matches on Tuesday, September 29. Here is how the main draw and Plate division finals have shaped up: Moem Muruks booked their spot in dominant fashion, shutting out the Long Range Troopers 15–0. Igam Crocs, the defending champions, […]

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Johnston awarded top try scorer 

South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is the 2026 NRL Ken Irvin Medal recipient following his campaign as a top try scorer in the National Rugby League season. The Papua New Guinean International shares the win with Penrith Panthers Thomas Jenkins with 30-NRL tries apiece recorded in the 2026 season. Upon receiving this medal at […]

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Voro wins Betfred C’ship Player of the Year

From the small village of Viriolo in Central Province to the top of England’s Championship rugby league, Gairo Voro has capped a remarkable debut season by being named the 2026 Betfred Championship Player of the Year. The 23-year-old Papua New Guinea international received the prestigious individual award at the Rugby League Awards Night last night […]

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Kerema athletes grab 45 medals

Kerema Amateur Athletics Club has set a benchmark for its junior sports development program after securing 44 medals at the 2026 NCD Athletics Championships in Port Moresby. The club field a 48-member squad comprising 23 female and 25 male athletes aged between 13 and 24 at the Sir John Guise Stadium outdoor track. Club chairperson […]

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