Papua New Guinea Weightlifting Federation has received a new vehicle to assist its athletes thanks to its major sponsor Trukai Industries.
The new Ford Ranger will assist weightlifters and officials move to and from training.
The vehicle will also assist the federation carry out development programs in schools and communities.
Federation President Sir John Dawanincura was thankful for the sponsorship and said it will assist Commonwealth gold medalist Dika Toua conduct school clinics as part of a talent identification program.
“It’s been a challenge to transport training weights to schools so this vehicle will assist Dika as well,” he said.
Trukai sales and marketing general manager Andrew Daubney said they’re proud to be a major sponsor for weightlifting and are confident of the team winning more gold at the Pacific Games and Oceania Youth championship.