Hula planning junior comp

The National Sports
“ We are proud to run our competition because we have a lot of talented players here who have the potential to make the national squads.”
From left: Grand finalist skippers Nosaina Noah (Poerupu Ava’a) and Vari Laka (Gume).

By PATRICIA KEAMO
HULA Lighthouse Cricket Association is planning to host an offseason competition for Under-15s and U19s from next month to December.
Association president Siniva Siniva said they had seen more interest in the sport with many potential talents capable of making the national squads.
He said the association had a history of producing national players, including Kumul Petroleum Papua New Guinea Barramundis batting all-rounder Jason Kila.

Poerupu batsman Sarah Aunama in action against Konerigo. Poerupu lost by five runs.

“We are excited for our players who have made it to the national teams (Barramundis and Garamuts) as well as other raw talents we have in the village,” Siniva said.
“There are many talents here, we’ve got representatives like Kila Pala and Jason Kila, who are from Hula.
“We are proud to run our competition because we have a lot of talented players here who have the potential to make the national squads.”

Boroko Motors principal dealer Boe Daera presenting goods to Poerupu’s Elisa Navu.

Siniva said the sport had sparked interest among women as well and he was looking to make cricket more inclusive for women.
“One of our women cricketers, Uve Noka, was selected and is now part of the Lewas (national women’s team) train-on-squad,” said Siniva.

Boroko Motors principal dealer Boe Daera addressing players during a presentation by WR Carpenter Group of Companies, in the presence of Hula sports advocate Lawrence Lahari and organising committee member Kila Pala.

“Since my appointment as president earlier this year, I’ve made it my aim to use the sport to help persuade youths to refrain from alcohol and drugs.
“We plan to improve next season by seeking more sponsors to help create a pathway and showcase young talents in the village.”