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Changing to spring
POM Road Runners will compete in the “Spring Into Summer Series”
tomorrow starting with round one at 5pm at the Kila Police
Barracks, Gabutu. The undulating 5km course will take the
runners to Vabukori village, back past the barracks onto
Scratchley Road, Kaugere, and back to the start again.
Points are collected over five rounds, and the runner with the
most points will be declared winner. The 1.8km and 10km
distances are also on offer.
Finals for basketball
THE Capital Basketball League (CBL) advance into the finals this
weekend with Tamaraws and Chariots a must-see match in the men’s
A.
Hohola courts will witness CBL’s much-anticipated finals series
this Sunday with Tamaraws and Chariots to fight a real battle.
The winner of this match will book the first grand spot, and the
match should attract a huge crowd.
Gereka into finals
GEREKA Village near Port Moresby will celebrated their
volleyball grand final in style this weekend. In the men’s
final, Huki will take on Enemoea while in the women’s, Huki
again will do battle with Zulu Crusaders.
Hukia and Enemoea have dominated the top spot throughout the
season sharing the top three sports for several weeks.
With the height advantage, Hukie with Willie Hui, Vavine Karo,
Raymond Ovenou and former PNG Rep Murray Charlie could not to be
outdone. Enemoea have the versatility and mobility that has
earned them the grand final spot.
Jeffery Charlie, a doubtful starter with injury will call up the
young guns in Toovey, Joku, Mado, Liva and Nates to fire in all
positions. Best cover defence will win the game.
Kwikila soccer boost
KWIKILA Urban Soccer Association (KUSA) received a sponsorship
package from National Soccer League (NSL) team Gelle Hills
recently. The sponsorship was announced during the grand final
last week held at Kwikila Station.
The grand final was between Kwikila Kona Bois and Poligolo Mt
Brown Brothers which Kona Bois won 1-0 in front of more than
1,000 spectators.
Small leagues support
A former rugby league player and administrator has said the
overseas-based rugby league players playing in obscure small
leagues in Australia or elsewhere should not be selected for
Kumul team. Former Madang Rugby League administrator Max Kitao
said only those playing in bigger leagues such as the National
Rugby League of Australia, English Super League or Queensland
State League.
Kitao said those in big time leagues such as Paul Aiton, John
Wilshere, Stanley Gene and Makali Aizue should be selected and
not every body else in small competitions. He said more chances
should be given to the SP Cup and Zone players.
Tabubil ready to fire
TABUBIL volleyball squad is gearing up for the coming national
championships in Port Moresby later this month. The team’s
preparations were further boosted by support from a local
company, Star Mountain Investment Holdings Limited (SMIHL) this
week.
SMIHL came to the aid of the volleyballers with the sponsorship
of four uniforms sets at a cost of about K12,000. SMIHL board of
directors chairman Lesley Farimiap said it was the company’s
corporate objective to promote community and social development.
Helping hand in tennis
MORE than 50 youngsters have raised their hands to participate
in a lawn tennis tournament in Port Moresby this weekend. The
Airways Age Group Singles for U8, U10, U14 and U16 has attracted
a good number of players from schools and the Port Moresby
Tennis Club.
But according to tournament organiser and head coach Kwalam
Apisah, interest is still high among schools students ad
surrounding community and for that reason invitation is still
open for anybody who is willing to participate.
Due to commitment to the Pacific Games this year the tournament
was deferred from September to this weekend. Airways Hotel is
the major sponsor of the tournament providing all equipments and
a facelift for the courts.
 
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