Team NCD

According to the Team Chef de Mission, Numa Alu, out of the five codes that are in Kimbe, hockey have begun their games.

The men’s team have recorded a 7-1 win over East New Britain while the women’s team has beaten the hosts with a 3-nil victory over team WNB.

Alu says despite delays in the start of the other codes, the team is in good spirits.

The codes that were meant to start today but have yet to begin are touch rugby, rugby nines, beach volleyball and cricket.

Boxing is still trying to confirm a location for their matches.

NCD Governor, Powes Parkop confirmed that the athletes’ flights have been booked and are ready.

He said the almost one year wait is now nearing an end adding that officials have secured their accommodation in a local school in West New Britain.

“The team is ready to go and prove that they are champions in their different sporting codes.”

Parkop is confident that the team will make NCD proud and bring back home the title in this year 7th PNG Games 2017.