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…