Athletics comp attracts 9 teams

ATHLETES around PNG are preparing to travel to Port Moresby next week for the National Track and Field Championships (Aug 24-26) at the Sir John Guise Stadium.
Apart from two National Capital District teams and one from Central teams from Kerema, Lae, Goroka, Wabag, New Ireland, East New Britain, Kokopo, and two teams from Chimbu are expected.
A full range of events will be offered as usual in the open and Under-18 divisions and a limited number of events in the U16 division. Para events will also be offered according to the demand with three Para athletes already confirmed to compete with the able- bodied athletes.
Any other centres planning to attend are urged to contact the organisers immediately through phone 72117092 or email [email protected] to receive the information package that includes entry forms, competition rules and the timetable.
The event will kick off after lunch on Friday (Aug 24) and end on Sunday.
Athletics PNG thanked their sponsors PNG Airlines, Prima Smallgoods, Lae Biscuit Company, Coral Sea Hotels and Trukai Industries. With the 2019 Pacific Games now less than a year away Athletics PNG coaches will be looking out for new talent as well as assessing the form of existing team members.
President Tony Green said that the championships were an important part of the process of selecting the team for the Apia Games but that performances in various competitions over the next six months would also be considered.
A circular on this subject was recently posted to the APNG website and Facebook page.