Kerowagi-based runners attend time trials

KEROWAGI-BASED distance runners had their second visit of the year to Goroka’s National Sports Institute last weekend for time trials to gauge their progress with the PNG Air Grand Prix Series only three weeks away.
Some exciting competition is in prospect in Port Moresby in the men’s middle and long distance events with the Kerowagi group, including George Yamak, Dilu Goiye, Aquila Turalom and Abel Siune expecting a strong challenge from Utmei-based Siune Kagl and Israel Takap as well as West New Britain-based Andipas Georasi.
With Yamak recovering from a bout of sickness, Turalom dominated the trials, winning the 1,500m (four minutes, 20 seconds) and 3,000m (nine minutes, 29s).
The men’s 800m is also shaping up well with Samuel Pai looking very strong in running two minutes, three seconds in a solo effort in Goroka.
He can expect a stiff challenge from Team Nest athlete Jonah Theo as well as Adolf Kauba and Sialis Passinghan who are training well together at Utmei and running close to two minutes.
The women’s events will see Anna Toby, Cecilia Kuman, Aina Goir and Mary Kua take on Utmei-based 2019 Pacific Games representatives Mary Tenge and Monica Kalua.
The PNG Air Grand Prix will be held on the weekend of July 2 in Port Moresby.