Komo league ends season with first grand final

KOMO Rugby League Association had its first grand finals on Sunday, signifying a historic achievement for the district.
The inaugural season has seen Komo produce female, Under-20 and the A-grade teams.
Under-20 player Humule Thomas Wabe made it into the Highlands side at the regional championships in Goroka.
Sunday started with Topai Python and Gateway Dust facing off in the women’s division. Gateway Dust won 3-0.
The B-Grade fixture was the second match of the day, with Elawi Sharks beating Topai Tigers 2-1.
The last game was the men’s grand final. Kupe Eels’ Ikipe Amenaya scored the opening try and man-of-the-match Aipe Kamia scored the last four-pointer to secure a 18-8 win over the Tigers
Hela Sports and Youth coordinator Ken Angobe, ExxonMobil PNG’s Kim Hahn, Murray Johnson and Elly Sawa and Hides Gas Development Corporation operations manager Abel Voyorite attended.
Kim Hahn when making the presentation said the tournament had brought peace and unity to the community. She said it had broken down barriers and had included all members of the district.
“We are glad that we have been here with you since day one when you started this journey and you have truly inspired us as well as other communities who now want to be like you,” Hahn said. Angobe thanked ExxonMobil PNG and Hides Gas Development for their support towards the association.
Angobe praised the community and the players for displaying a safe and eventful day of matches.