On Tuesday June 4, 2023, the official host contract signing took place between the Regional Youth Games Council, Director General for National Youth Development Authority, Joe Itaki and the Momase Regional Youth Games Committee, and Madang Provincial Administrator, Frank Lau.
The games will see participants from East and West Sepik, Morobe and Madang convene in Madang town; a total of 26 districts anticipated to meet at Laiwaden Oval and play four sports codes; Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby 9s.