A K100, 000 has been committed every year for canoe racing along the Aroma Coast, in the Central Province.
Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, Chief Secretary, Issac Lupari made this commitment to support the sport annually during the opening of the inaugural Peter O’Neill Cup canoe race on Friday at Pelagai village.
“Canoe racing is not only a sporting event; it brings communities together and brings about love, peace and unity.
Lupari thanked the organisers of the canoe race who had worked hard behind the scenes to make the one day event a success.