Just Play soccer program

PNG Football Association and OFC president David Chung officially launched the program which commemorates the Universal Childrens Day.

The program incorporated fun games and social awareness among the seven schools involved.

"Although there are many important rights in the Convention of the Rights of the Child, I wish to focus on every child's right to play,’’ Chung said.

"Soccer is much more than a game, it is a fantastic tool to improve children's lives.

"Every child should have the right to Just Play and have fun," said Chung.

Run in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the Commonwealth Secretariat and children's charity UNICEF, the activities include workshops and “Just Play” fan zones, where young locals, athletes and visitors will be able to participate in interactive games.

The workshops will be held on a rotational basis each day for athletes and officials and will be delivered by representatives from the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace, a group of young sports leaders from across the region.