National Gaming Control Board junior national netball championships

There are 70 teams from 13 different netball associations taking part in the championships that will run up until Wednesday. There are four divisions – U13, U15, U17 and U21.

In the U13 A division, Lae (1) forfeited Jiwaka, Alotau def. Motu Koita South (1) 26-9 and Kairuku-Hiri (2) def. Central (2) 23-8.

For the U13 B results, Central (1) def. Kairuku-Hiri (2),  Port Moresby (2) def. Kimbe 11-7 and Motu Koita West (2) drew with Motu Koita South (2) 14-14.

Half of the contingent flew into Port Moresby this morning and rushed straight down to the Rita Flynn netball courts, turning up just before the ending of the opening ceremony.

Coach of the U13 West New Britain team, Margaret Waluka said it had been a bit of a struggle but the girls were looking forward to the next three days of competition.

She said the majority of the girls are from Talasea and have been training very hard for the championships.

"The other half of Team West New Britain will arrive tomorrow morning.