The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) National Championships is underway at the Taurama Aquatic & Indoor Centre in Port Moresby.
12 men’s and eight women’s teams are taking part in the Championships that will end with the grand final this Saturday.
On the men’s side, Pool ‘A’ will feature Alotau, Kerema, PMBL #1, PMBL #3, NCDBA and Tubusereia #2, while Pool ‘B’ has Central 3X3, Daru, Kavieng, Lae, PMBL #2 and Tubusereia #1.
In the women’s competition, Pool ‘A’ will stage Daru, Kerema, POMWBL #1 and NCDBA, while Pool ‘B’ lists Kavieng, Lae, POMWBL #2 and Tubusereia.
Speaking at the opening ceremony this morning, BFPNG Chief Executive Officer, Joel Khalu, thanked all the teams for their participation, especially those from outside centres for making the trip down to the nation’s capital to play.
He finished by encouraging all players to play fairly and in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
“I wish you all the best of luck,” said Khalu.
At the end of the Championships, BFPNG will be announcing the national men’s and women’s squads that will be preparing for the FIBA Melanesia Basketball Cup in September.