Sport
Ahi Investment celebrates 10 years of community impact with sports tournament
Ahi Investment Limited [AIL] is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a week-long sports tournament, bringing together six Ahi villages in Hengali, Yalu, Kamkumung, Wagang, Yanga, and Butibum, in a vibrant display of community unity and sporting spirit.
PNG’s rugby league dream takes shape with new NRL board
Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced the inaugural board of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League [NRL] franchise, lifting the country’s journey towards fielding a team in the world’s premier rugby league competition by 2028.
PNG set to announce NRL Team board and launch public naming competition
Preparations for the Papua New Guinea Team in National Rugby League competition has taken a major step forward with Prime Minister James Marape set to officially announce the inaugural PNG NRL Team Board and Chairman, ahead of the country’s entry into NRL.
Touch Football seeks revival with ambitious five-year strategic plan
The Papua New Guinea Touch Football Federation (TFNG) is setting its sights on revitalizing the sport across the country with a new five-year strategic plan focused on grassroots development, technical improvements, and reclaiming regional dominance.
Sporting future mapped out as PNGOC releases 2025–2032 plan
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has launched an ambitious eight-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the nation's sporting performance and institutional capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
PNG Lewas crowned champions of inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational
The Papua New Guinea Lewas have been crowned champions of the inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational, following a dominant 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final round of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday.
Rain fails to dampen Lae’s Trukai Fun Run spirit
Hundreds of enthusiastic participants braved the rain to take part in the 25th Trukai Fun Run in Lae, turning the city streets yellow with energy and unity yesterday.
Johnston’s four-try blitz narrows gap to record
Alex Johnston has edged closer to rugby league immortality, scoring four tries in a stunning display that almost inspired a South Sydney Rabbitohs comeback in their 25-24 golden point loss to the Melbourne Storm.
Kila-Pat leads Aioro Waves to grand final victory
A star-studded performance by Herea Kila-Pat powered the Aioro Waves to a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Kadeboro Stars in the Tubusereia Cricket Association grand final on Saturday.
Mt Hagen Eagles to return to Rebiamul
The Mt Hagen Wamp Nga Eagles are set to return to their home ground at Rebiamul in Mt Hagen, after spending the past few seasons playing away at the Jonah Ambane Oval in Jiwaka.