B’ville names boxers for Arawa

THE Bougainville Amateur Boxing Association has named two squads for the upcoming SP National Boxing Championships in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, next month.
The boxing tournament will run from September 5-9.
Silver medalist Maxie Mangea heads team one which was released by the association on Monday.
The other centre confirmed are Manus, Namatanai, Kavieng, East and West New Britains, Wewak, Lae, Gulf, Kairuku, NCD and Hiri while Mekeo, Oro, Bulolo, Goroka, Hagen, Simbu, Jiwaka, Aitape and Tabubil are yet to confirm.
Those centres are asked to contact tournament director Dick Larry on 76529630 or Joe Aufa on 73460608.
Meanwhile, the Namatanai Boxing Association have also announced its team for the Arawa championships.
Team One: Mangea (49kg), Jammie Campbell (52kg), Peter Soko (56kg), Dominic Narunsi (60kg), Nobert Siros (64kg), Eddie Tovirika (69kg), Francis Ali (75kg), Mark Viruata (81kg), Junior Kokovi (91kg), Vincent Kokovi (coach), Mark Apai (trainer), Clarence Pokana (manager);
Team Two: Philip Ano (49kg), Willa (52kg), Max Aumora (56kg), Ben Karepa (60kg), Leonard Vitu (64kg), Edward Namex (69kg), Jerome Takevui (75kg), Alphonse Piriri (81kg), Garry Campbell (coach), Jeffrey Koredong (trainer); Female: Gemma Campbell (54kg), Sandra Makis (57kg), Petronilla Nokenoke (60kg), Jacklyne Wangi (60kg), Novice Team: Jerry Liruinu (49kg), Philip Saa (52kg), Densi Jaysii (56kg), Robert Paruka 60kg), Lesley Roger (64kg).
Namatanai: Jackson Meli (49kg), Makado Tourika (52kg), Clib Basilus (56kg), Peter Tommy (60kg), Joshua Tom (64kg), Richard Harnurua (69kg), Malo Tike (75kg, Joshua Maika (87kg); Novices: Donald Maika (49kg), John Sipik (60kg), Andrew Sirage (64kg).