Let’s enjoy the game: Basil

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The National, Wednesday March 5th, 2014

 DEPUTY Opposition leader and Bulolo MP Sam Basil officially kicked off the grand final for Eastern Highlands and Chimbu challenge of the Ipatas Cup in Lae on Sunday.

Basil commended the competition’s organisers and major sponsor Coca-Cola for helping to develop local rugby league talent in the provinces.

Basil said this during the presentation of the ‘Gold Pass’ to the winning teams from Chimbu and Eastern Highlands. 

Basil told the crowd, players and the team officials enjoy the competition and to keep their discipline and focus on playing on clean, quality football.

He made the comments after seeing players confronting the referee after the final between EMO Brothers and GDH Brumbies in the Eastern Highlands challenge which Brumbies won 10-8.

Basil admonished teams for not respecting the game and officials. 

“Violence in the sport has denied rural fans the privilege of seeing these games. Let’s  stop the abuse and just enjoy the game,” Basil said.

Basil said he would support host Ipatas Cup games in Wau.