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Sports - General List of Categories
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- When was the Port Moresby football association started?
- When was the PNGSF accorded national Olympic status?
- Do you have a list of PNG sporting web sites?
- Who was the first PNG medalist at the Commonwealth Games?
- How many PNG athletes have won medals at the Commonwealth Games?
- How well has PNG done in the Arafura Games held every second year in Darwin, Australia? (The games were cancelled in 2003 due to the SARS epidemic)
- Where can I find out about golf in PNG??
- Can you name some of the athletes from PNG that have competed in the Olympic games?
- Who has competed in the Olympic Games for PNG?
- Who has been PNG's only competitor in the Decathlon?
- When did PNG first participate at the Olympic Games?
- Has PNG ever participated in the Winter Olympic?
- What PNG athletes competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games?
- How did PNG athletes go at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul?
- How did PNG athletes go at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games?
- How did PNG athletes go in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games?
- How did the PNG athletes go at the 2004 Olympic Games?
- How many PNG athletes were there in the 2004 olympics?
- Who has been selected to compete at the 2008 Olympics?
- Who competed at the Atlanta Olympic Games?
- What is the NSL?
- Who won the 2006 PNG National Men's Snooker Titles?
- Who are the PNG athletes for the next Commonwealth Games (Melbourne 2006)?
- What Olympic games and what sports have PNG competed in?
- A quiz question is "Who represented PNG, Singapore and the USA at international level in the same sport?" An answer will be gratefully received. Thanks
- Answer to the question about which PNG athletes will be going to the 2006 Commonwealth Games:
- I would like to know the name of Bantam weight boxer who won the gold medal in 3rd South pacific game 1969 Port Morseby. I have boxed with him in the semi final and lost. Please can you send his name so that i can enter in my boxing record.
- Is it possible to find the results of the national (soccer) football team of PNG? The early years and some SPG results are missing.. Thanks
- Who is Geoffrey Bai and where is he now and what is he doing?
- When was the PNG Sports Federation Founded?
- Who holds the 3000m steeplechase record for PNG?
- Where is the National Sports Institute (NSI)?
- Who is Marcus Bai?
- What was the time run by Elanga Buala for the 200 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games?
- What was the time run by Barbara Sapea for the 100 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games?
- How can I contact the PNG Cricket Board
- When was soccer first played in PNG?
- Where were the first South Pacific Games held?
- From PNG who won medals at the first South Pacific Games
- Where were the Third SP Games held?
- What medals did Mae Koime win at the 7th mini South Pacific Games held in Palau in 2005?
- Where were the Ninth SP Games held?
- Where were the third PNG Games held?
- commonwealth games team 2006
- png's 2006 commonwealth games team?
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- When was the Port Moresby football association started?
News reports from the South Pacific Post states that the Port Moresby football association was established in January 1962 with the election of senior administrative officers from Australia. Administrator - Sir Allan Cleland - was the inaugural patron.
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- When was the PNGSF accorded national Olympic status?
The PNG Sports Federation was accorded National Olympic Committee status in 1974, and this enabled PNG’s first Olympic representation at the 1976 Games in Montreal, Canada.
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- Do you have a list of PNG sporting web sites?
Yes and No. Here is what I have. It does not cover all PNG sports.
- Aussie Rules -- http://www.afl-png.com
- Game fishing -- http://www.gfa.com.pg
- Motor Sports -- http://www.spmsc.org.pg
- Rugby League -- http://www.rleague.com/nations/png
- Soccer (football) -- http://www.pngfootball.com.pg
- Surfing -- http://www.surfingpapuanewguinea.org.pg
- Swimming -- http://pnginfo.net/basc
- Yachting and Boating -- http://www.rpyc.com.pg
The Motor Sports Club also has sub-pages dealing with -- go karting, snooker,game fishing and speedway. Visit the -- http://www.spmsc.org.pg -- web site and navigate from there.
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- Who was the first PNG medalist at the Commonwealth Games?
Boxer, Tumat Sogolik won silver at the 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games in Canada. Boxer Kenneth Hopkins - won Bronze in 1962 but the country was not called PNG.
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- How many PNG athletes have won medals at the Commonwealth Games?
umm, still researching that question. Perhaps anyone reading this can help by adding info??
Ryan Pini, 2006 Gold - Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne
Geua Tau - 1990 Gold - Single Lawn Bowls - Auckland
Tumat Sugolik - 1978 Silver - Bantamweight Boxing
Lynch Ipera - 1998 Bronze - Featherweight Boxing
Kenneth Hopkins - 1962 Bronze - Light Middleweight Boxing
Robert Stewart - 1966 Silver - Full Bore Rifle
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- How well has PNG done in the Arafura Games held every second year in Darwin, Australia? (The games were cancelled in 2003 due to the SARS epidemic)
PNG Arafura Games Results
Medals 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2005 Gold 25 27 51 9 20 19 Silver 18 33 36 12 15 28 Bronze 21 32 34 17 12 27 Total 64 92 121 38 47 74 Place 2nd 2nd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd And;nbsp;
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- Where can I find out about golf in PNG??
Start with the Port Moresby Golf Club website but rest assured golf is played in other areas of PNG as well. See also http://michie.net/pnginfo/golf.html
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- Can you name some of the athletes from PNG that have competed in the Olympic games?
Dika Toua - Weightlifter (China 2008, Athens 2004 - Sydney 2000)
Ryan Pini - Swimmer (China 2008, Athens 2004)
Mae Koime - Sprinter (China 2008, Athens 2004)
Mowen Boino - Hurdler (China 2008, Athens 2004 - Sydney 2000)
Others are Takale Tuna, Elanga Buala, Barbara Sapea, Iammo Launa, Tau John Tokwepota, Erich Momberger, John Kokinai, Wavala Kali, Bernard Manana, Sabul Babo, Allan Akia, Peter Pulu, Amos Ali and Xenia Peni to name some of them.
But see -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to the 2008 Games.
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- Who has competed in the Olympic Games for PNG?
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to the 2008 Games.
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- Who has been PNG's only competitor in the Decathlon?
Erich Momberger is PNG's one and only Decathlete in Olympic History at the 1992 Olympic Games held at Barcelona, Spain.
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- When did PNG first participate at the Olympic Games?
PNG first participated at the Olympic Games in 1976, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics.
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- Has PNG ever participated in the Winter Olympic?
PNG has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games.
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- What PNG athletes competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games?
PNG was represented by three (3) athletes. Wavala Kali was 7th in the heats of the 200 metres and 400 metres with 22.64 and 48.85. John Kokinai was 11th in his heat of the 5,000 metres in 14.58.33 and was 59th in the marathon in 2:41.49. Tau John Tokwepota finished 14th in his heat of the 10,000 metres in 32.26.96 and was 56th in the marathon in 2:38.04.6
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- How did PNG athletes go at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul?
PNG's John Hou was 7th in his heat of the 100 metres in 10.96 secs. Takale Tuna was 7th in the heats of the 200 metres in 21.95. He had greater success in the 400 metres when he finished 3rd in his heat of the 400 metres in 47.87 and advanced to the quarter-finals where he was 8th in 47.48 secs. John Siguria was 8th in his heat of the 800 metres in 1.56.12 and 15th in the heats of the 1,500 metres in 4.07.04. Distance runner Aaron Dupnai ran 32.50.63 in 20th place in his heat of the 10,000 metres and finished 75th in the marathon in 2:41.47. Polonie Avek was 14th in her heat of the 1,500 metres in 4.46.49 and did not finish in her heat of the 3,000 metres. Iammo Launa finished 25th in the heptathlon with 4,566 points.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- How did PNG athletes go at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games?
PNG was represented by six athletes. Bernard Manana was 7th in his heat of the 100 metres in 11.35 secs. Kaminiel Selot was 7th in his heat of the 200 metres in 22.36 secs. Sabul Babo was 5th in his heat of the 400 metres in 47.17 secs, Baobo Neuendorf-Duaba was 6th in the heats of the 400 metres hurdles in 53.30. Those 4 athletes combined in the 4x400 metres relay where they finished 6th in their heat in 3.13.35.
Erich Momberger finished 25th in the decathlon with 6,780 points. Rosemary Turare competed in 3 events. She was in the heats of the 1,500, 3,000 and 10,000 metres where she was 15th in 5.10.52, 11th in 11.15.18 and 20th in 42.02.79.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- How did PNG athletes go in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games?
Peter Pulu was 9th in his heat of the 100 metres in 10.76 secs. Amos Ali was 6th in his heat of the 200 metres in 21.37 secs. Sabul Babo was 7th in his heat of the 400 metres in 48.15 secs, and Ivan Wakit was 8th in his heat of the 400 metres hurdles in 53.42 secs. PNG also entered two relay teams. The 4x100 metres team of Allan Akia, Peter Pulu, Amos Ali, and Sabul Babo did not finish in their heat whilst the 4x400 metres team of Samuel Bai, Ivan Wakit, Amos Ali and Sabul Babo was 7th in their heat in 3.19.92.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- How did the PNG athletes go at the 2004 Olympic Games?
The four athletes did very well in their respective sports.
Ryan Pini managed to come 18th in the 100-metre butterfly event and Dika is now considered number one in her class in the Commonwealth. Dika finished a credible 6th in the World in her event - the 53 Kilogram division of weightlifting.
PNG's female 100-metre sprint specialist, Mae Koime, set a new PNG 100 metre record in her event. She had hoped to break the 12 second barrier but still finished agonisingly close at 12 seconds flat a 0.12 second improvement on her previous PNG record.
Mowen Boino, PNG's Olympic 400 metre hurdler has set a new PNG record of 50.97 seconds whilst competing in the Olympic games. He bettered his previous Olympic best set at the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. This has meant that PNG's four athletes have all broken national records making them the most successful team to compete at the Olympics.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- How many PNG athletes were there in the 2004 olympics?
Four athletes took part in the 2004 Olympics in their respective sports.
Ryan Pini managed to come 18th in the 100-metre butterfly event and Dika Toua is now considered number one in her class in the Commonwealth. Dika finished a credible 6th in the World in her event - the 53 Kilogram division of weightlifting.
PNG's female 100-metre sprint specialist, Mae Koime, set a new PNG 100 metre record in her event. She had hoped to break the 12 second barrier but still finished agonisingly close at 12 seconds flat a 0.12 second improvement on her previous PNG record.
Mowen Boino, PNG's Olympic 400 metre hurdler has set a new PNG record of 50.97 seconds whilst competing in the Olympic games. He bettered his previous Olympic best set at the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. This has meant that PNG's four athletes have all broken national records making them the most successful team to compete at the Olympics.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- Who has been selected to compete at the 2008 Olympics?
Those that have qualified -
Swimmimg - Ryan Pini (100m butterfly and 100m freestyle),
Athleitics - Mae Koime, (100m sprint),
Boxing - Jack Willie (48kg division),
Taekwondo - Theresa Tona (49kg division),
Weight Lifting - Dika Toua (53kg division).
Still to qualify - June 2008 -
Swimming - Judith Meauri and Anna-Liza Mopio Jane
Athletics - Mowen Boino.
out of the remaining three two more will be selected to compete.
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- Who competed at the Atlanta Olympic Games?
See -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/olympics.html -- for a complete list of all competitors in all Olympic Games up to 2008.
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- What is the NSL?
Papua New Guinea's most ambitious project yet is the introduction of a semi-professional competition under the auspices of National Soccer League (NSL) .
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- Who won the 2006 PNG National Men's Snooker Titles?
Gus Kraus won the 2006 PNG National Men's Snooker Titles defeating Djorne Fong five frames to two in the best of nine in the grand final held at the Port Moresby Country Club.
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- Who are the PNG athletes for the next Commonwealth Games (Melbourne 2006)?
Sorry I have not heard who they will be or even if anyone has been selected yet. - Ryan Pini, Dika Toua, Mae Koime and Mowen Boino would definetly be competing.
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- What Olympic games and what sports have PNG competed in?
As far as I know - boxing, weightlifting, swimming and athletics. (2000, 2004 and 2008)
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- A quiz question is "Who represented PNG, Singapore and the USA at international level in the same sport?" An answer will be gratefully received. Thanks
No idea - can anyone answer this question?
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- Answer to the question about which PNG athletes will be going to the 2006 Commonwealth Games:
In athletics, those who have qualified include Mowen Boino (400m hurdles), Salome Dell (800m, 4x400m relay), Mae Koime, Cecilia Kumalalamene, and Toea Wisil. (The four girls are part of the 4x400m relay and have just broken the PNG national record and equaled the best in the South Pacific.)
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- I would like to know the name of Bantam weight boxer who won the gold medal in 3rd South pacific game 1969 Port Morseby. I have boxed with him in the semi final and lost. Please can you send his name so that i can enter in my boxing record.
Sorry I can not find an answer to that question. If any reader knows the answer please let me know.
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- Is it possible to find the results of the national (soccer) football team of PNG? The early years and some SPG results are missing.. Thanks
Sorry I do not have that information.
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- Who is Geoffrey Bai and where is he now and what is he doing?
Geoffrey Bai is an athlete who has competed in many world class events.
Here are a few examples -- He won silver and gold at the 2003 South Pacific Games.
He won the 200 metres final at the 1998 World Junior Athletics Championship in a time of 21.46. He also came first in the 400 metres at the Oceania Grand Prix held on the 26th of November 2003
I am not sure what he is now doing. Perhaps do use Google and do a search.
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- When was the PNG Sports Federation Founded?
Founded in 1961 as a non-profit organisation, the Papua New Guinea Sports Federation (PNGSF) was established to enable the country’s participation in the 1962 British Empire Games in Perth, and the 1st South Pacific Games in Suva, Fiji in 1963.
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- Who holds the 3000m steeplechase record for PNG?
The record has been held for over 30 years by John Kokinai in a time of 9 minutes 25.8 seconds. The second fastest is Ala Loi 9 mins 35.8. Recently a runner from Chimbu has run 9 mins 36.6 (Sapolai) Yao - Queensland Championships 2006
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- Where is the National Sports Institute (NSI)?
The NSI is located in the Eastern Highlands Provincial Capital (Goroka)
It is the country's national sporting complex which provides training amenities for athletes, sporting enthusiasts and sport administrative courses for the all sports officials.
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- Who is Marcus Bai?
Rugby League is the most popular sport (especially in the highlands) and the annual Australian State of Origin matches are the most watched sporting event of the year. West New Britain Rugby League player, Marcus Bai, is a national celebrity after he played for the National Rugby League (NRL) side Melbourne Storm (he has also played in the Super League competition in England).
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- What was the time run by Elanga Buala for the 200 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games?
Elanga ran the 200 metres in ??.?? seconds. She held the record until 2005 when it was broken by Mae Koime with a time of 24.26 seconds.
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- What was the time run by Barbara Sapea for the 100 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games?
Barbara ran the 100 metres in 12.18 seconds. She held the record until 2005 when it was broken by Mae Koime with a time of 11.79 seconds.
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- How can I contact the PNG Cricket Board
Contact Name :PNG Cricket Board
Email Address :pngcbc@online.net.pg
Phone number :+675 323 3254
Fax number :+675 323 3615
Postal Address :PO Box 168
Boroko NCD
Papua New Guinea
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- When was soccer first played in PNG?
Soccer was first introduced in PNG in 1884 in Finschafen, Morobe Province by the German missionaries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of German.
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- Where were the first South Pacific Games held?
The first South Pacific Games were held in 1953 in Suva. The concept of the games came from a suggestion made at the 1959 South Pacific Conference held in Rabaul (PNG) by Dr A H Sahu Kham of Lautoka, Fiji.
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- From PNG who won medals at the first South Pacific Games
PNG won 11 medals
seven gold
two silver
and two bronze
Charles Harrison - gold - men's 400m
Waituka Maina - silver - men's 400m
Mike Joyce - gold men's 800m and 500m plus silver in the 1,500m
Bruce Richter - bronze - 200m sprint
Ivaharia Oe - gold - javelin
Edward Laboran - gold - high jump.
PNG also won gold in the 4x100m and 4x400m relay races.
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- Where were the Third SP Games held?
The Third South Pacific Games (1969) were held in Port Moresby PNG. The Duke and Duchess of Kent officiated at the opening ceremony in front of a crowd of 15,000 spectators and 1,300 athletes and officials.
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- What medals did Mae Koime win at the 7th mini South Pacific Games held in Palau in 2005?
Mae won four gold medals in Palau (100m, 200m, 400m, 4x400m relay).,
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- Where were the Ninth SP Games held?
The Ninth South Pacific Games were split between Port Moresby and Lae, PNG in 1991.
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- Where were the third PNG Games held?
They were held in Lae, Morobe Province in November 2007.
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- commonwealth games team 2006
http://pnggossip.com/news/g060316.html#cg
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- png's 2006 commonwealth games team?
http://pnggossip.com/news/g060316.html#cg
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