Schools league moves games to tomorrow

THE Kumul Petroleum National Schools Rugby League Championships, scheduled to kick off yesterday at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, has been deferred to tomorrow.
Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League chief executive Stanley Hondina said in a statement that this was due to airline travel issues into Port Moresby.
“We are flying in students from around the country and airlines have been fully booked since last week,” he said.
“Many people pre-booked flights for the Independence weekend to travel home hence we could not get all the students to travel into Port Moresby at one time.”
Hondina said all the Under-14s to U18s travelling in from Highlands, Northern and the New Guinea Islands Confederations were now booked to travel into Port Moresby and their return flights secured.
“The draws remain with the U14 boys’ national championship set to kick off on Wednesday,” he said.
“On Thursday, the U16 boys take the field.
“Friday and Saturday will see the U18 boys and girls respectively.”
Hondina said the deferral was “beyond our control”, but all was set for tomorrow’s kick-off.
“The public address system, big screen and scores will be set up,” he said.
“The Juniors will experience playing at a world-class stadium with dressing rooms facilities and all.”
Hondina encouraged students, parents and friends in Port Moresby to come along to the stadium to watch and support exciting young talents from around the country.
Gate fees are K5 per adult and K2 for students with identification cards while children under four are free.
Tickets can be purchased at gate two of the stadium on game days.
Hondina thanked Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited for its support towards the championships.