Pikinini Hoops program

Each Wednesday for the past three-weeks, children between the ages of eight and 12 have been coming together for the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea’s (BFPNG) Pikinini Hoops program.

Not only are kids being taught fundamental skills like dribbling, passing and shooting, they’re also learning important life values including friendship, teamwork and enjoying their sport.

It comes at a time with yesterday being the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

The new Pikinini Hoops program gets underway at the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre (TAIC).

Pikinini Hoops will run from 5:30pm to 6:30pm each Wednesday for the next four-weeks, with the program focusing on skills development for children aged 8 to 12.

Along with the basketball action, the 60-minute sessions will include education on making healthy lifestyle choices.

BFPNG Chief Executive Officer, Joel Khalu said the program was a great way for young kids to have fun and improve on their sporting abilities.