Guru: Vipers represent unity in diversity

THE Stop N Shop chain of supermarkets, a subsidiary of the City Pharmacy Group of Companies, will continue to support the Port Moresby Vipers in the Digicel Cup challenge this season.
Port Moresby Vipers chairman Sudhir Guru said in its third year of partnership, the club had grown from strength to strength and “truly represent the spirit of Port Moresby”.
The Vipers consist of players residing in Port Moresby.
However they come from different provinces and cultural backgrounds to play as a unit under the Vipers’ banner.
“Vipers truly represent unity in diversity,” he said.
He said there was a significant improvement in the Vipers’ performance, attitude and image among the community in the past two years.  Guru acknowledged CPL group chairman Mahesh Patel for the company’s continued support.
“Without their support it would not be possible to come to this stage. Some of the players are employed by CPL, learning skills so there is life after rugby league.”
Guru said the costs of franchise clubs was increasing every day and it cost almost K800,000 to manage the team for a season.
“We are thankful to our support sponsors for their valuable contribution to run the show, special thanks to NCD Governor Powes Parkop and the NCDC who contribute yearly.
“We also thank our  sponsors through their brands like Goodman Fielders (flame flour), Credit Corporation, Mortein and Elastoplast.
“We are inviting more support sponsors to join the Vipers. I am sure their association with the Vipers will take their brands a long way in business.”
“The squad is blended with experience and youth for this season.
“We think this team is very competitive and will put a good display of skills and sportsmanship in the Digicel Cup this season.”
The squad: Josiah Abavu, Stargroth Amean, Elizah Riyong, Kevin Frank, Eki Ene, Richard Kambo, Israel Eliab, Peter Paulus, Roger Laka, Sebulon Ragi jnr, Ate Bina Wabo, Samuel Koim, Dick Nap, Leroy Kume, Philip Kumiye, Bobby Mori, Larsen Marabe, Tony Dai, Steven Johns, Timothy Kamana, Adam Korave, Sebastian Pandia, Timothy John, Stanley Torato, McKendry Kandi, Enoch Maki, Noel Joel and Toua Kohu.