The National Sports Institute has embarked on running competitions over the next few weeks by staging a series of invitational meets for the Highlands region provincial teams.
The invitational meets are to help these provincial teams prepare for the 7th PNG Games in Kimbe later this year. Neighboring provincial teams are also invited to participate.
The competitions will provide an avenue for provincial teams to have competition experience and ensure they are Games ready come November.
Many Provincial teams have continued training since the deferral of the Games but have not had the opportunity to compete. Competing in these meets will encourage teams to stay focused on their preparations towards the Games.
The first of the series of competitions was kickboxing, staged on May 5 to 7. Provincial teams from Eastern Highlands, Chimbu, Mt. Hagen, Enga and Hela participated at the kickboxing competition.
The second series will be conducted on May 26 to 28 May and will include athletics (U16 and Open Division), boxing and volleyball.
Another inclusion to the second series is the NSI road relay.
This will be followed by the third series from June 1 – 3 consisting of weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, touch footy, darts and snooker.
Teams wishing to participate at the road relay should contact Samu Sasama at the National Sports Institute for more information.
The due date for entry forms for both series’ is May 24. Provincial teams are required to pay a fee of K200 for administrative costs towards running of the competitions.
For more information please contact Peter Salaiau (71715697), Samu Sasama (70940680) and Philip Kamane (72620907) on phone number 532 2391 or email to natspoin@daltron.com.pg
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