Association hails KPHL for K1mil sponsorship

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee, in its capacity as the PNG Commonwealth Games Association (PNGCGA), has thanked Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) for their support of Team PNG through their platinum sponsorship of K1 million.
KPHL supported Team PNG with K500,000 prior to the Pacific Mini-Games in Vanuatu last year to ensure athletes and officials did not have to pay levy fees to attend the event.
An additional K500,000 was also committed to Team PNG to assist with getting the team to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
With the opening ceremony on Wednesday next week, PNGCGA president Sir John Dawanincura was grateful to KPHL managing director Wapu Sonk and his board for recognising the importance of supporting PNG’s elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games.
“Despite the Commonwealth Games being close to our shores as compared to previous Games, the burden on the PNGCGA to send our team and provide our athletes with the opportunity to inspire others through sport is still significant,” Sir John said.
“Having the type of support from Kumul Petroleum Holdings contributes to making our nation’s best athletes’ dreams a reality.”
Sonk said: “As the nation’s oil and gas company, Kumul Petroluem Holdings Limited is committed to creating wealth and opportunities for Papua New Guinea.
“We believe a key part of our nation’s wealth is its people and the Commonwealth Games provides an opportunity for our people to showcase to the world our sporting talent.”
KPHL’s contribution to the nation has also recently included a large contribution to the Highlands earthquake relief and restoration efforts with K50 million.
Team PNG will be competing in 10 sports at the Commonwealth Games and are hoping their efforts will bring some positivity to the nation.
Team PNG will be looking to add to the eight medals it has won in previous editions of the Games.