World Cross Country Championships

After 18 months back home in PNG since graduating from Lubbock Christian University, Gahekave has returned to the United States where she can properly focus on her training in an environment that is more conducive to the attainment of sporting success. 

With the cross country season in the USA being held from August to November, this presents the 2019 Pacific Games triple gold medallist with a great opportunity to get an excellent preparation for the February 2022 World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, NSW.  

Preparations began earlier this year with the establishment of a small training group of national squad athletes at Utmei Secondary School, East New Britain, under the guidance of National Coach Bernard Manau.

Thanks to funding from World Athletics and the support of PNG Air, a second and larger training camp is now underway in Kerowagi, Simbu Province.