Day: January 15, 2018
Abavu describes Ottio as young athlete full of potential
By MELTON PAIS Former PNG Kumuls winger Josiah Abavu, pictured, has described the late Kato Ottio as an exciting young athlete, who was full of potential in several sporting codes. […]
Vikings sign up younger Albert
PNG Kumuls prop Stanton Albert will accompany elder brother Wellington to England next week after signing with the Widnes Vikings following test teammate Kato Ottio’s tragic death last week. Ottio […]
Chairman Tsaka pays tribute to Ottio
KATO Ottio was described as a great hope and an inspiration to a generation by PNG Rugby Football League Chairman Sandis Tsaka, pictured. Tsaka confirmed that it was the first […]
NSL champions win opener in Lae
By LARRY ANDREW REIGNING National Soccer League champions Toti City FC won their opening round match, beating Besta PNG United FC 3-2 on Saturday at Lae’s Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium. […]
Kumul star’s legacy to live on, official says
By JACK AMI THE Vula’a Rugby League Nines executives say that the legacy of the late Kato Ottio as a super star from Southern region should continue with the new […]
Hundreds turn out for funeral of Kumul star
By ISAAC LIRI KUMUL star Kato Ottio was given a fitting send-off with over 2000 attending the funeral on Friday at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex in Port […]
Brothers give Cats a reality check
By HENRY MORABANG UNITED Brothers put on a strong performance to silence giant-killer Kikila Cats 7-0 in the Port Moresby men’s A grade softball competition yesterday. With a new roster […]
Moresby South 9s set for March
THE Moresby South Rugby League Super Nines tournament will see teams battling in three divisions for the Justin Tkatchenko Cup from March 13-17 at the Sir William Skate Oval in […]
League sets up Ottio trust for family
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has opened a trust account for Kato Ottio’s family — to help them achieve one of his dreams — one of which was […]
Giants upset Bulls charge, win cup
By MELTON PAIS THE 2017 NCD Governor’s Christmas Cup grand final ended yesterday with the 9-Mile Giants walking away winners with the Cup and K15,000 after beating Mountain Bulls 6-4 […]