Day: March 22, 2022
Puara to captain Pride
By GYNNIE KERO EMK Sepik Pride major sponsor Emmanuel Kange has named Papua New Guinea international Wartovo Puara Jr as captain as the franchise prepares to bid for entry into […]
Waidex defeat Avengers to win JT 9s cup, claim K20,000
By JACK AMI Waidex Two LTM beat Avengers 20-11 to claim the JT Super Nines Cup rugby league final at Moresby South Stadium on Sunday. They picked up the JT […]
Three days left for nominations
By PATRICIA KEAMO NOMINATIONS for this year’s South Pacific Sports Awards will close on Friday before the selection panel meet from April 5-14 to select the finalists. The panel will […]
Junior Lewas to increase participation of women
FIELDING a junior women’s team at the international level will help increase the participation of women in sports, says Cricket Papua New Guinea general manager Tony Naidu. While congratulating the […]
CPNG names first U19 national women’s train-on squad
By ROBINSON LEKA CRICKET Papua New Guinea named the first Under-19 national women’s train-on squad on Sunday following the end of its inaugural U19 Village World Cup tournament at Amini […]
Late Micah’s partner to continue promoting professional boxing
LATE Ben Micah’s partner Maryanne Millie Micah says she will continue his legacy by promoting professional boxing across the country. Oceania Fight Promotions managing director Maryanne told The National on […]
Vadavada United win JT Super 9s women’s cup
DEFENDING JT Super Nines Cup women’s champions Vadavada United beat DS Crew 19-10 to seal back-to-back honours in the final of the annual rugby league tournament on Sunday. It was […]
Reigning champions beat Mosquitoes to retain JT Super 9s U20 title
REIGNING JT Super Nines Cup Under-20 champions Seaside Magelo beat Vabukori Mosquitos 19-12 to claim their second-straight title at Moresby South Stadium on Sunday. They retained the Cup and received […]
PM Marape to appear before Motukea wharf inquiry
PRIME Minister James Marape is expected to appear before the Commission of Inquiry into the sale and purchase of Motukea wharf, on Thursday. National Executive Council (NEC) secretary Grace So’on […]
No vacancy for regional seat: Businessman
WEWAK-based businessman Stanley Muts Samban says there is no vacancy in the East Sepik regional seat. He said this when addressing a fundraising dinner attended by the local business community […]