The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has extended its sincere condolences to the family of late John Yip.
Yip passed away in Kavieng on Monday.
PNGRFL Chairman Sandis Tsaka said Yip was PNG Kumul No. 62 and made his debut against France on August 23, 1981, in Port Moresby.
“John debuted in this game as a centre alongside the likes of Darius Haili, Andrew Limi, Philip Ralda and Bernard Waketsi,” Tsaka said.
The Chairman added John Yip is the 4th PNG Kumul centre to pass on this year.
“Earlier this year we lost great Kumul centres Kato Ottio (Kumul No, 269) and David Tinemau (Kumul No. 43) within a week of each other.
“Three weeks later we heard of the passing of Kumul No.3 Lohia Daroa.
“They have been great PNG Kumul centres and I thank late John Yip for his contribution and services to the Kumuls and rugby league in PNG,” Tsaka said.
“On behalf of the PNGRFL Board, CEO Reatau Rau and staff and the PNGRFL family throughout the country and abroad, I extend my sincere condolences and sympathies to his immediate families and pray for God’s comfort during this time,” Tsaka said.
Rest in Peace Kumul No.62 – John Yip.
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