Poro Gahekave had an outstanding weekend competing for South Plains College at the National Junior College Indoor track and field Championships in Pittsburgh, Kansas. The 23 year old middle/long distance runner of mixed Eastern Highlands and New Ireland parentage had a tough schedule with five races in two days but the hard work she has…
Kiribati Athletics Association has recently hired three new Sports Development Officers to assist with the Development Program. The Pacific Sports Partnership Program, funded by the Australian government, has enabled the Association to hire staff and carry out the program. An agreement with the Ministry of Education has led to a close collaboration with 13 primary…
PNG’s female middle and long distance squad have begun their campaign for medals at the 2017 Pacific Mini Games under Athletics PNG’s continuing domestic scholarship programme. Seven athletes, from whom the bulk of the team will be selected are now based in Lae including medallists from previous Games Tuna Tine, Rama Kumilgo and Jenny Albert….
Peniel Richard posted a big improvement in his personal best with a 7.02m long jump last weekend at the Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships at Alamosa, Colorado. In his favourite triple jump event on the second day Richard continued his recent run of good form with a 15.22m effort that earned him fourth place. Adrine…
Rellie Kaputin was again the star on an action packed weekend for nine of the eleven PNG athletes in the USA who competed in various events around the country. Kaputin led her West Texas A&M University team to their fourth consecutive Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships as she won all three jumping events, setting two…
Toea Wisil won the sprint double at the ACT Championships in Canberra last weekend, setting a new PNG National record of 23.23 secs in the process and equalling her personal best of 11.29 seconds. In the 100m Toea edged out home town favourite and Australian Record holder Melissa Breen who ran 11.33. Breen is said…