Sport

Lae is gearing up for a strong bid to reclaim its national title as it hosts the National Touch Championship this week, drawing in top corporate teams from six centres across Papua New Guinea.

A total of 30 teams will compete for a K20,000 prize pool at the Hiritano Super Rugby League Nines, set to take place this weekend in Bereina, Kairuku, Central Province.

Reigning Women’s Conference Soccer League champions Hekari United delivered a brutal statement of intent, demolishing New Guinea Islands champions Madwest FC 14–0 in a one-sided semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday.

Preparations for the 2025 TFPNG National Touch Championship are gaining momentum, boosted by early corporate backing from Lae Biscuit Company.

Djourne Fong has clinched the 2025 New Guinea Islands Snooker Open, defeating his brother Nathan in a thrilling final showdown.

The Giroea Touch Footy Competition is once again bringing festive cheer and community spirit to Girobara village in Rigo district Central Province this Christmas season.

The PNG national women’s team, PNG Lewas, has returned home after taking part in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 hosted in Thailand Bangkok from November 20th to 30th.

The stage is set for the semifinals of the OTML Premier Soccer League tomorrow in Port Moresby and Lae.

It was revealed this week by the PNG Olympic Committee that a K2.1 million government commitment made for Team PNG's participation in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is still outstanding.

The National Sports Institute in Goroka will come alive tomorrow with the 64th Track and Fields Championships and various associations from around the country have been arriving in the Eastern Highlands capital to take part in this national event.