Sporting event delegation
Papua New Guinea competed at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands from 19 November to 2 December 2023. Papua New Guinean athletes have appeared in every edition of the Pacific Games since the inaugural games in 1963.
On 11 October, 2023, the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee confirmed 20 sports for participation at the games.[ 1] Papua New Guinea women's national football team captain, Ramona Padio , and Tennis number one Matthew Stubbings were named flag bearers for the opening ceremony on 10 November 2023.[ 2]
Administration
In September, 2022, the Papua New Guinea Pacific Games Association (PNGPGA) appointed Faye-Zina Lalo as Chef de Mission .[ 3]
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors confirmed for the Games.
Athletics
Athletics Papua New Guinea announced a team of 35 athletes in track and field on 11 September 2023.[ 4] [ 5] The PNG team will feature three defending champions from Apia 2019 , namely long-distance runner Simbai Kaspar (men's 3000 m steeplechase), long jumper Rellie Kaputin , and javelin thrower Sharon Toako . Eleven para-athletes were made known on 6 November 2023 after Oceania Athletics published the preliminary entry-list for the Games.[ 6]
Key
Note –Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
Q = Qualified for the next round
q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or , in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
qR = Qualified to the next round by referee judgement
NR = National record
N/A = Round not applicable for the event
Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
Track and road events
Men
Women
Field events
Men
Women
Athlete
Event
Final
Distance
Position
Edna Boafob
High jump
1.45 m
=6
Rellie Kaputin
Long jump
5.89 m
Triple jump
11.90 m
High jump
1.60 m
Sharon Toako
Discus throw
37.82 m
7
Javelin throw
45.49 m
Hammer throw
36.22 m
9
Combined events
Men's decathlon
Athlete
Event
Final
Rank
Karo Iga
Result
10.93
6.83 m
10.78 m
1.94 m
49.72
16.13
30.20 m
4.00 m
52.84 m
4:58.71
7479 pts
Points
876
774
533
749
828
718
468
617
631
567
Women's heptathlon
Athlete
Event
HJ
LJ
Final
Rank
Edna Boafob
Result
15.53
1.47 m
12.18 m
25.24
5.05 m
32.76 m
2:37.21
4606 pts
Points
773
588
673
865
573
529
605
Para-athletics
Men
Women
Athlete
Event
Heat
Final
Result
Rank
Result
Rank
Manega Tapari (T47/F46)
100 m ambulant
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15.05
4
Shot put ambulant
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8.14 m
6
Javelin throw ambulant
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25.24 m
6
Regina Edward
Shot put ambulant
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8.48 m
4
Javelin throw ambulant
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26.56 m
4
a Athletes who participated in the heats only.
Basketball
5×5 basketball
Summary
Men's tournament
Papua New Guinea men's national basketball team qualified for the Pacific Games by securing one of two berths after being runners-up at the 2022 FIBA Melanesia Basketball Cup in Suva .[ 7] [ 8]
Team roster
Women's tournament
Papua New Guinea women's national basketball team qualified for the Pacific Games by securing one of two berths after being runners-up at the 2022 FIBA Women's Melanesia Basketball Cup in Suva .[ 7]
Team roster
3×3 basketball
Summary
Men's tournament
Team roster
Women's tournament
Team roster
Bodybuilding
The Papua New Guinea Bodybuilding Federation announced a team of seven athletes on 9 November 2023.[ 9]
Boxing
The Papua New Guinea Boxing Union announced an initial 20-member squad (12 men and 8 women) on 12 October, 2023.[ 10]
Athlete
Event
Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Rank
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Field hockey
Summary
Men's tournament
The Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation selected a 9-member roster for the Games.
Team roster
Women's tournament
The Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation selected a 9-member roster for the Games.
Team roster
Summary
Men's tournament
Team roster
Head coach: Warren Moon
Moon named his 23-man squad on 13 November 2023.[ 11]
Group play
Updated to match(es) played on 23 November 2023. Source:
SOL23
Women's tournament
Team roster
Head coach: Frederica Siwin-Sakette [ 12]
Group play
Updated to match(es) played on 20 November 2023. Source:
SOL23
Semifinal
Gold medal final
Golf
Papua New Guinea will enter four male and four female golfers into the Pacific Games tournament.
Individual
Team
Netball
Summary
Roster
Following the Pacific Games selection trials for the Papua New Guinea national netball team on 2 September 2023, Netball Papua New Guinea announced a 17-member squad on 13 September 2023.[ 13] The final twelve players were selected on 10 November 2023.[ 14]
Rugby sevens
Summary
Men's tournament
Team roster
Women's tournament
Team roster
Swimming
The Papua New Guinea Swimming Incorporation (PNGSI) selected a squad of eleven swimmers on 26 October 2023.[ 15]
Events will be confirmed by close of entries.
Men
Women
Tennis
The Papua New Guinea Tennis Association announced an eight member squad (4 men and 4 women) for the Games.[ 16]
Men
Athlete
Event
Round of 64
Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarter Final
Semi Final
Final
Rank
Opposition Results
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Christopher Kaiulo
Singles
Justus (SOL ) L 1–6, 0–6
Did not advance
Eddie Mera
Carruthers (SAM ) W 6–1, 5–7, 6–2
Ofati (TUV ) L 3–6, 2–6
Did not advance
Matthew Stubbings
Bye
Andre (VAN ) W 6–0, 6–1
Miki (SOL ) W 6–2, 6–2
Laisan (TAH ) W 5–7, 6–3, 6–3
Courte (NCL ) L 1–6, 2–6
Camacho (GUM ) W 6–2, 6–3
Mark Gibbons Matthew Stubbings
Doubles
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Bye
Payne / Pierre (COK ) W 6–2, 6–2
Courte / Rollin (NCL ) L 7–6, 3–6, 9–11
Did not advance
Christopher Kaiuolo Eddie Mera
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Bye
Kelley /Laisan (TAH ) L 2–6, 1–6
Did not advance
Women
Athlete
Event
Round of 64
Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarter Final
Semi Final
Final
Rank
Opposition Results
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Pauline Hyun
Singles
Bye
Morgan (SOL ) L 1–6, 0–6
Did not advance
Michaela Mesa
Bye
Shan (TAH ) L 5–7, 0–6
Did not advance
Namet Sanewai
Bye
Gibson (GUM ) L 1–6, 0–6
Did not advance
Abigail Tere-Apisah
Bye
Ah San (SAM ) W 6–0, 6–3
Teally (SOL ) W 6–1, 6–0
Kamoe (FIJ ) W 6–2, 6–1
Schuster (SAM ) W 6–0, 7–6(0)
Georgopoulos (SAM ) W 7–5, 6–1
Michaela Mesa Namet Sanewai
Doubles
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Teally / Waita (SOL ) L 1–6, 2–6
Did not advance
Mixed
Athlete
Event
Round of 64
Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarter Final
Semi Final
Final
Rank
Opposition Results
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Abigail Tere-Apisah Matthew Stubbings
Doubles
Bye
Tealei / Pese (TUV ) W 6–0, 6–2
Chung / Laisan (TAH ) W 6–1, 7–5
Schuster / Soonalole (SAM ) W 6–1, 6–3
Kamoe / O'Connell (FIJ ) W 6–4, 6–3
Boosie / Voisin (TAH ) W 6–3, 6–0
Pauline Hyun Mark Gibbons
Bye
Vakaukamea / Huni (TGA ) L 5–7, 3–6
Did not advance
Michaela Mesa Eddie Mera
Bye
Nigelita / Kanano (NRU ) W 6–2, 6–0
Boosie / Voisin (TAH ) L 1–6, 0–6
Did not advance
Namet Sanewai Christopher Kaiuolo
Bye
Packbier / Caldwell (GUM ) w/o
Did not advance
Team event
Team
Event
Preliminary round
Semifinals
Final / BM
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Rank
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Rank
Papua New Guinea men's
Men's team
Tonga W 3–0
Guam L 0–2
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2
did not advance
Papua New Guinea women's
Women's team
Nauru W 3–0
Tonga W 2–1
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1 Q
Solomon Islands L 1–2
Tonga W 2–0
Touch rugby
Summary
Men's tournament
Men's roster
David Aruha
Casper Berry
Eugene Eka
Freddy Gelam
Ken Gogote
Junior Hoki
Sam Hoki
Kele Lessy
Farapo Makura
Ravu Ravu
Suckling Ray
Andrew Turlom
Bobby Vavona
Elison Waluka
Women's tournament
Women's roster
Grace Kouba
Natalie Kuper
Nadya Taubuso
Angelena Watego
Maria Alu
Mangai Elomi
Georgina Genaka
Angela Geno
Emmalyn John
Kelly Peter
Rita Rema
Monica Teite
Joylyne Tikot
Vavine Yore
Mixed tournament
Mixed team roster
Mixed team event – one team of 14 players from men's and women's squads
Volleyball
Beach
Papua New Guinea Volleyball Federation (PNGVF) will enter one men's and one women's pair.
Athlete
Event
Preliminary round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final / GM
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Rank
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Opposition Score
Rank
Damien Aisi Tonnie Gima
Men's
Malosa / Isaac (TUV ) L (17–21, 21–13, 11–15)
Mare / Paraue (TAH ) W (25–23, 13–21, 15–12)
Coleman / Vaea (ASA ) W (21–14, 21–16)
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Lauren Allen Veuga Sinari
Women's
Speed / Nima (FIJ ) L (17–21, 21–13, 11–15)
U'Una / Puia (SOL ) L (8–21, 14–21)
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Indoor
Summary
Men's tournament
Team roster
Women's tournament
Team roster
The roster was announced 8 November 2023.[ 17]
Head coach: Ula Gima
Weightlifting
The Papua New Guinea Weightlifting Federation selected 24 weightlifters (16 men, 8 women) for the 2023 Games.[ 18] According to the Games charter, each Pacific Games Association is allowed a maximum 20 lifters (10 men, 10 women), hence, six male lifters will be omitted prior to the start of competition.[ 19] [ 20]
Men
Women
References