Day: December 7, 2017
Lifters put PNG on top
By HENRY MORABANG Weightlifting has set the pace for Team PNG by winning 11 gold medals and a silver to put them on top of the medal tally at the […]
Federations urged to lift sport standard at PNG Games
By HENRY MORABANG WEST New Britain Governor Sasidran Muthuvel has called on all national sporting federations to do their part in lifting the standard of their sports at the PNG […]
Tere-Apisah’s dream ends
Tennis star Abigail Tere-Apisah’s aspiration to become the first Papua New Guinean to compete at a Grand Slam was shattered when Chinese teen sensation Xinyu Wang beat her 4-6, 7-5, […]
Sprinter Stone looking forward to his first run
By ISAAC LIRI SPRINTER Nelson Stone is looking forward to his first Pacific Mini Games where despite only listed to run in the relays. The 33-year-old was satisfied with his […]
NCDC to complete stadium
THE National Capital District Commission will assist with the completion of the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, according to Governor Powes Parkop. The 18,000 seat facility located at Konedobu, has been […]
Buka joins Ipatas Cup competition
By MELTON PAIS BUKA in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is among a couple of newcomers in the Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup (CCIC) which is set for another great season starting […]
Annual NCD Governor’s Cup set to start on Dec 20
THE annual National Capital District Governor’s Christmas Cup tournament is set to start on Dec 20 at the Kone Tigers Oval. Tournament coordinator Bosky Koke said Governor Powes Parkop has […]
Trukai helps dress PNGSF lifeguards
The PNG Sports Foundation, with assistance from Trukai Industries Ltd, has recently kitted out their trained and certified lifeguards, who include three women, with new uniforms and equipment to carrying […]
Bougainville talents eye National Soccer League competition
AFTER an impressive showing at the PNG Games, Bougainville, who won a bronze medal in the men’s soccer competition after beating Manus 3-2, should have more of their players in […]
Barras coach disappointed with loss
PAPUA New Guinea consultant cricket coach Joe Dawes opened up to Cricket PNG after the disappointing result in the ICC Intercontinental Cup (ICup) fixture against Hong Kong in Sharjah last […]