Papua New Guinea at the 2019 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea at the
2019 Pacific Games
IOC codePNG
National federationPapua New Guinea Olympic Committee
8 July 2019 (2019-07-08) – 20 July 2019 (2019-07-20)
Competitors372 (190 men and 182 women) in 23 sports
Flag bearerAbigail Tere-Apisah
OfficialsEmma Waiwai (chef de mission)
Medals
Ranked 2nd
Gold
38
Silver
57
Bronze
35
Total
130
Pacific Games appearances
← 2015
2023 →

Papua New Guinea competed at the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa from 7 to 20 July 2019. Team PNG participated in 23 out of the 26 sports on offer at the 2019 games.[1]

Archery

Main article: Archery at the 2019 Pacific Games

Four archers were confirmed on the PNG team on 17 June 2019.

Men

Athlete Event Ranking round Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / BM
Score Seed Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Sereugava Ugava
–
–
–
–
–
–
Dikana Ugava
–
–
–
–
–
–

Women

Athlete Event Ranking round Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / BM
Score Seed Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Susanne Sere
–
–
–
–
–
–
Korima Hafmans-Nendepa
–
–
–
–
–
–

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2019 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea listed 48 athletes in track and field as of 21 May 2019 (including 3 parasport athletes). [2] [3]

Men

Track and road events
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Thoa Ora 100 metres 11.07 3 q 10.95 7 Did not advance
Michael Penny 11.05 3 q 10.88 3 Q 10.84 6
Theo Piniau 11.12 1 Q 10.87 5 q 10.85 7
Theo Piniau 200 metres 21.98 2 Q 21.71 2 Q 21.70 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Shadrick Tansi 21.37 1 Q 21.39 2 Q 21.80 4
Emmanuel Wanga 21.64 2 Q 22.01 4 q 22.14 8
Benjamin Aliel 400 metres 47.82 1 Q — 47.63 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Daniel Baul 48.48 1 Q 47.31 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Shadrick Tansi 48.00 2 Q 47.91 4
Messach Fred 800 metres 1:58.74 1 Q — 1:56.65 5
Ephraim Lerkin 1:57.55 2 Q 1:53.78 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Kaminiel Matlaun 1:57.93 2 Q 1:55.75 4
Messach Fred 1500 metres — 4:06.09 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Andipas Georasi 4:10.92 7
George Yamak 4:09.98 5
James Gundu 5000 metres — 15:57.00 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Siune Kagl 16:06.44 4
Simbai Kaspar 16:18.87 5
James Gundu 10,000 metres — 33.39.01 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Siune Kagl 33:36.86 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Simbai Kaspar 33:34.90 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Siune Kagl Half marathon — DNF —
Simbai Kaspar DNF —
Sapolai Yao DNF —
Mowen Boino 110 metres hurdles DNF — — Did not advance
Cletus Mosi 15.16 3 Q 14.99 4
Daniel Baul 400 metres hurdles 53.92 1 Q — 51.80 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Mowen Boino 55.23 5 q DNS —
Ephraim Lerkin 53.93 2 Q 52.82 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Andipas Georasi 3000 metres steeplechase — 10:16.44 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Simbai Kaspar 9:37.14 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Sapolai Yao 10:14.17 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Linus Kuravi
Thoa Ora
Manila John
Michael Penny 		4×100 metre relay — 41.34 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Benjamin Aliel
Emmanuel Wanga
Shadrick Tansi
Daniel Baul 		4×400 metre relay — 3:13.06 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Steven Abraham (T46) 100 metres ambulant 11.64 1 Q — 11.78 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Elias Larry (T47) 13.67 3 Q 14.14 4
Field events
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Roland Hure High jump 1.93m 5
Long jump 6.80m 5
Peniel Richard High jump 1.99m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Long jump 7.01m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Triple jump 15.51m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Eldon Toti High jump 1.90m 6
Long jump 6.97m 4
Triple jump 12.51m 7
Debono Paraka Discus throw 45.70m 4
Hammer throw 36.57m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Lakona Gerega Javelin throw 52.72m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Morea Mararos (F34) Javelin throw Ambulant 21.03m 9
Combined events – Decathlon
Athlete Event 100 m LJ SP HJ 400 m 110H DT PV JT 1500 m Final Rank
Karo Iga Result 11.00 7.10m 10.09m 1.91m 50.04 16.12 28.73m 4.00m 47.81m 4:55.58 6,643 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Points 861 838 491 723 813 719 440 617 556 585
Cletus Mosi Result 11.32 6.97m 10.47m 1.70m 53.17 15.33 34.00m 2.80m 54.68m 5:04.74 6,184 4
Points 791 807 514 544 674 810 544 309 658 533

Women

Track and road events
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Leonie Beu 100 metres 11.95 1 Q — 11.94 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adrine Monagi 12.28 3 q 12.50 8
Toea Wisil 11.50 1 Q 11.56 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Isila Apkup 200 metres 25.44 3 q — 25.45 5
Leonie Beu 24.77 1 Q 24.40 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Toea Wisil 23.78 1 Q 23.45 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Leonie Beu 400 metres 56.61 1 Q — 55.71 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Donna Koniel 57.08 2 Q 57.08 5
Toea Wisil 56.30 1 Q 53.90 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Jenny Albert 800 metres — 2:16.30 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Donna Koniel 2:14.17 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Lyanne Tibu DQ —
Jenny Albert 1500 metres — 4:56.61 4
Poro Gahekave 4:42.04 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Lyanne Tibu 4:52.04 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Poro Gahekave 5000 metres — 18:27.46 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Monica Kalua 19:55.37 5
Mary Tenge 19:14.50 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Monica Kalua 10,000 metres — 44:42.58 5
Mary Tenge DNF —
Adrine Monagi 110 metres hurdles — 13.99 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Raylyne Kanam 400 metres hurdles — 1:05.38 4
Donna Koniel 1:00.14 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Annie Topal 1:02.39 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Poro Gahekave 3000 metres steeplechase — 11:38.42 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Mary Tenge 11:59.25 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Adrine Monagi
Leonie Beu
Nancy Malamut
Toea Wisil 		4×100 metre relay — 45.97 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Leonie Beu
Isila Apkup
Donna Koniel
Toea Wisil 		4×400 metre relay — 3:44.86 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Field events
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Rellie Kaputin High jump 1.65m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Long jump 6.15m 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Triple jump 12.44m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Annie Topal Long jump 5.68m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Triple jump 12.91m 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Jacklyn Travertz Hammer throw 47.99m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Sharon Toako Discus throw 33.62m 8
Javelin throw 47.13m 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Combined events – Heptathlon
Athlete Event 100H HJ SP 200 m LJ JT 800 m Final Rank
Edna Boafob Result 16.62 1.38m 9.13m 26.08 4.52m 25.33m 2:35.00 3,848 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Points 640 491 473 790 433 389 632
Raylyne Kanam Result 15.69 1.38m 7.67m 26.97 5.02m 31.77m 2:30.26 4,101 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Points 753 491 378 714 565 510 690

Basketball

Main article: Basketball at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) announced all four squads on 23 June 2019 .[4][5]

Basketball (5x5)

Papua New Guinea qualified both the men's and women's national teams (12 athletes per team) after a top place finish at the 2017 FIBA Melanesia Basketball Cup in Port Moresby.

Men's tournament
Roster
Papua New Guinea men's national basketball team – 2019 Pacific Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
G 1 Anderson Hewe 20 – (1998-08-12)12 August 1998 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) Exodus Papua New Guinea
G 3 Cornelius Muri 18 – (2001-03-01)1 March 2001 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) KSS Flames Papua New Guinea
G 4 Lloyd Wright 22 – (1997-04-18)18 April 1997 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) Hope International University United States
G 5 Liam Wright 20 – (1999-03-06)6 March 1999 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northeast Bushrangers Australia
G 7 Moses Apiko 26 – (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) KSS Flames Papua New Guinea
F 9 Aron Farmer 22 – (1997-05-21)21 May 1997 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Cairns Marlins Australia
C 10 James Banduru Jnr 22 – (1997-02-09)9 February 1997 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Moniplus Papua New Guinea
F 11 Robert Kave 30 – (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Moniplus Papua New Guinea
F 13 Matineng Leahy 22 – (1997-03-09)9 March 1997 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) Ipswich Force Australia
F 14 Charles Parapa 33 – (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) KSS Flames Papua New Guinea
F 15 Apia Muri 31 – (1988-05-14)14 May 1988 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Moniplus Papua New Guinea
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 7 July 2019
Tournament summary
Event Team Preliminary round Qualifying finals Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Men's  Papua New Guinea  Solomon Islands
W 86–48 		 Tahiti
W 93–51 		 Fiji
L 58–78 		2  Samoa
–
–
–
Women's tournament
Roster
Papua New Guinea Women's national basketball team – 2019 Pacific Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
G 4 Rosa Kairi 21 – (1997-09-28)28 September 1997 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) Chariots Papua New Guinea
F 5 Denienne Bray 20 – (1999-05-29)29 May 1999 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus Papua New Guinea
F 6 Nester Sape 30 – (1988-10-03)3 October 1988 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus Papua New Guinea
G 7 Magdalene Javapro 16 – (2003-04-21)21 April 2003 Goldfield Giants Australia
F 8 Sherah Yawasing 23 – (1996-04-02)2 April 1996
9 Jonitha Warabe 24 – (1994-12-14)14 December 1994 Mt Hagen Papua New Guinea
F 10 Marca Muri 34 – (1985-04-14)14 April 1985 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
G 11 Ericka Amos 21 – (1998-05-20)20 May 1998 NS Busu Papua New Guinea
C 12 Lewa Hani 40 – (1978-07-15)15 July 1978 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Chariots Papua New Guinea
F 13 Normalisa Dobunaba 20 – (1998-11-24)24 November 1998 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus Papua New Guinea
F 14 Betty Angula 30 – (1988-12-02)2 December 1988 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) Exodus Papua New Guinea
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 7 July 2019
Tournament summary
Event Team Preliminary round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Women's  Papua New Guinea  Guam
L 48–84 		 Tahiti
L 66–70 		 American Samoa
L 45–100 		4 Did not advance

Basketball (3x3)

Men
Women

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Amateur Boxing Association (PNGABA) announced a team of 12 boxers (10 men, 2 women). The list was confirmed on 17 June 2019.

Men
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Maxie Mangea Light flyweight (49kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Charles Keama Flyweight (52kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Jamie Chang Flyweight (52kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Thadius Katua Lightweight (60kg)
–
–
–
–
–
John Ume Light welterweight (64kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Neville Warupi Welterweight (69kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Warren Warupi Welterweight (69kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Lukas Wakore Light heavyweight (81kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Arthur Ray Lavalou Heavyweight (91kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Tomasi Kami Super Heavyweight (+91kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Women
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Flora Loga Flyweight (51kg)
–
–
–
–
–
Laizani Soma Lightweight (60kg)
–
–
–
–
–

Cricket

Main article: Cricket at the 2019 Pacific Games

Football

Main article: Football at the 2019 Pacific Games

Tournament summary

Team Event Preliminary round Final
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's  Samoa
W 6–0 		 Vanuatu
W 2–0 		 New Zealand
L 0–2 		 Tonga
W 8–0 		2  Fiji
L 2–4P
1–1 (a.e.t.) 		4
Papua New Guinea women's Women's  Solomon Islands
W 5–2 		 Tahiti
W 4–0 		 Vanuatu
W 6–1 		 Cook Islands
W 5–1 		1  Samoa
W 3–1 		1st place, gold medalist(s)

Men

Further information: Football at the 2019 Pacific Games – Men's tournament

The final squad was announced on 12 June 2019.[6]

Head coach: Bob Morris

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ronald Warisan (1989-09-20)20 September 1989 (aged 29) 13 0 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
1GK Ishmael Pole (1993-01-25)25 January 1993 (aged 26) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Koriak Upaiga (1987-06-13)13 June 1987 (aged 32) 14 1 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Felix Komolong (1997-03-06)6 March 1997 (aged 22) 12 0 United States Northern Kentucky Norse
2DF Daniel Joe (1990-05-29)29 May 1990 (aged 29) 12 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Alwin Komolong (1994-11-02)2 November 1994 (aged 24) 12 0 Germany Fortuna Köln
2DF Joshua Talau (1996-04-19)19 April 1996 (aged 23) 1 0 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
2DF Dinniget Luaine (2000-05-16)16 May 2000 (aged 19) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Besta PNG United
2DF Langarap Samol (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 29) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Kagua-Erave
3MF Michael Foster (1985-09-05)5 September 1985 (aged 33) 23 7 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
3MF David Muta (1987-10-24)24 October 1987 (aged 31) 17 1 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Emmanuel Simon (1992-12-25)25 December 1992 (aged 26) 13 0 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
3MF Jacob Sabua (1994-08-25)25 August 1994 (aged 24) 11 0 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
3MF Patrick Aisa (1994-07-06)6 July 1994 (aged 25) 8 2 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Kolu Kepo 1 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Gregory Togubai (1998-03-22)22 March 1998 (aged 21) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Eastern Stars
4FW Raymond Gunemba (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 33) 17 9 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
4FW Nigel Dabinyaba (1992-10-26)26 October 1992 (aged 26) 13 6 Papua New Guinea Toti City Dwellers
4FW Tommy Semmy (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 24) 10 3 New Zealand Hamilton Wanderers
4FW David Browne (1995-12-27)27 December 1995 (aged 23) 3 0 New Zealand Auckland City
4FW Alex Kamen (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 25) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Morobe United
4FW Jonathan Allen (2000-01-03)3 January 2000 (aged 19) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Besta PNG United
4FW Ati Kepo 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United

Women

Further information: Football at the 2019 Pacific Games – Women's tournament
Roster

Caps and goals updated as of 8 July 2019, after the game against the Solomon Islands.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Fidelma Watpore (1988-02-09) 9 February 1988 (age 36) 13 0 Papua New Guinea POM
20 1GK Betty Sam (1992-10-12) 12 October 1992 (age 32) 4 0 Papua New Guinea Kimbe
23 1GK Faith Kasiray (1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 (age 25) 2 0 Papua New Guinea Ramu
2 2DF Dorcas Sesevo 14 0 Papua New Guinea POM
4 2DF Lucy Maino (1995-08-02) 2 August 1995 (age 29) 5 2 United States Hawaii–Hilo Vulcans
14 2DF Joelyne Aimi (1994-11-16) 16 November 1994 (age 30) 3 0 Papua New Guinea Lae
16 2DF Michaella Kurabi (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Papua New Guinea Madang
19 2DF Georgina Bakani (1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 28) 6 0 Papua New Guinea Kimbe
22 2DF Asaiso Gossie (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 22) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Ramu
3 3MF Margret Joseph (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 25) 6 0 Papua New Guinea POM
5 3MF Sandra Birum (1992-06-06) 6 June 1992 (age 32) 23 7 Papua New Guinea Lae
6 3MF Rayleen Bauelua (1995-01-11) 11 January 1995 (age 29) 6 1 Papua New Guinea POM
7 3MF Yvonne Gabong (1996-08-29) 29 August 1996 (age 28) 13 2 Papua New Guinea POM
8 3MF Serah Tamgol (1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Lae
9 3MF Deslyn Siniu (1981-01-02) 2 January 1981 (age 43) 43 19 Papua New Guinea POM
11 3MF Marie Kaipu (1997-08-16) 16 August 1997 (age 27) 11 8 Papua New Guinea POM
12 3MF Ramona Padio (1998-03-13) 13 March 1998 (age 26) 10 7 Papua New Guinea Kimbe
15 3MF Lydia Kose 0 0 Papua New Guinea POM
17 3MF Shalom Waida (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 (age 24) 1 0 Papua New Guinea POM
10 4FW Meagen Gunemba (1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 29) 14 19 Papua New Guinea Lae
13 4FW Selina Unamba (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 25) 6 2 Papua New Guinea Lae
18 4FW Gloria Laeli (1997-03-25) 25 March 1997 (age 27) 1 0 Papua New Guinea POM
21 4FW Gloria Balamus 0 0 Papua New Guinea Wewak

Golf

Main article: Golf at the 2019 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea qualified eight players for the 2019 tournament:[7]

Men
  • Morgan Annato
  • Soti Dinki
  • Cassie Koma
  • Gideon Tikili
Women
  • Kristine Seko
  • Shavina Maras
  • Natalie Mok
  • Raetania Weiki

Judo

Main article: Judo at the 2019 Pacific Games

A team of 6 judoka's (3 men, 3 women) was confirmed and named on the 17 June 2019.[7]

Men
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Final/BM
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Raymond Ovinou -66 kg
-
–
–
–
-
–
Ashaan Nelson -73 kg
-
–
–
–
-
–
Kinsley Vui
-
–
–
–
-
–
Women
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Final/BM
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Marie Keneke
-
–
–
–
-
–
Kay-Cee Keneke
-
–
–
–
-
–
Serah Paraka
-
–
–
–
-
–

Netball

Main article: Netball at the 2019 Pacific Games

Outrigger canoeing

Main article: Outrigger canoeing at the 2019 Pacific Games

Powerlifting

Main article: Powerlifting at the 2019 Pacific Games

Rugby league nines

Main article: Rugby league nines at the 2019 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea selected fifteen men and fifteen women for the rugby league nines at the 2019 games.[8]

Men's tournament
  • Coach: Leonard Tarum
  • Manager: Ronnie Titie Jnr
  • Trainer: Joe Bruno
Women's tournament
  • Coach: Bagelo Solien
  • Manager: Ruth Turia
  • Trainer: Dela Audama

Rugby sevens

Main article: Rugby sevens at the 2019 Pacific Games
Women's tournament
Further information: Rugby sevens at the 2019 Pacific Games – Women's tournament

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Union announced its women's rugby sevens team on 28 June 2019.[9]

Roster
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Union / Club
1 FW Kymlie Rapilla(c) National Capital District
2 FW Lynette Kwarula (1990-07-04)July 4, 1990 (aged 29) National Capital District
3 FW Marie Biyama (1998-03-01)March 1, 1998 (aged 21) Central
4 BK Fatima Rama (1981-01-28)January 28, 1981 (aged 38) Central
5 BK Taiva Lavai (1983-09-16)September 16, 1983 (aged 35) New Capital District
6 BK Gemma Schnaubelt (1997-08-20)August 20, 1997 (aged 21) Queensland
7 BK Alice Alois National Capital District
8 Yolanda Gittins (1992-10-20)October 20, 1992 (aged 26) Queensland
9 Helen Abau (1991-05-16)May 16, 1991 (aged 28) Central
10 Marlugu Dixon (1986-08-17)August 17, 1986 (aged 32) Queensland
11 FW Melanie Kawa (1986-01-11)January 11, 1986 (aged 32) Queensland
12 Gwen Pokana New Capital District
Tournament summary
Event Team Preliminary round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / BM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Women's  Papua New Guinea  Nauru
W 41–0 		 Solomon Islands
W 53–0 		 Fiji
L 5–38 		2  New Caledonia
W 40–O 		 Australia
L 7–31 		 Samoa
W 28–12 		3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Sailing

Main article: Sailing at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Yachting Association announced two sailors, siblings Teariki and Rose-Lee Numa, on 17 June 2019.[7]

Men
Athlete Event Race Net points Final rank
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M*
Teariki Numa
Women
Athlete Event Race Net points Final rank
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M*
Rose-Lee Numa

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 2019 Pacific Games
Men
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Points Rank Points Rank

Squash

Main article: Squash at the 2019 Pacific Games

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Swimming Incorporated (PNGSI) announced a ten-member squad for the games.

Men

Women

Table tennis

Main article: Table tennis at the 2019 Pacific Games

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2019 Pacific Games

PNG qualified four (4) athletes in Taekwondo in the 2019 Games and they won three silver medals:

Women
  • Rose Mary Tona (46 kg) −46 kg
Men
  • Bobby Willie (54 kg) −54 kg
  • Steven Tommy (63 kg) −63 kg
  • Henry Ori (74 kg)

[10]

Tennis

Main article: Tennis at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Tennis Association announced a team of 7 athletes (3 men and 4 women).[7]

Singles

Event Competitor Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarter Final Semi Final Final Rank
Opposition
Results 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result
Men Mark Gibbons
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Eddie Mera
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Matthew Stubbings
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Women Patricia Apisah
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Violet Apisah
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Abigail Tere-Apisah
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Marcia Tere-Apisah
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –

Doubles

Event Competitor Round of 16 Quarter Final Semi Final Final Rank
Opposition
Results 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result
Men

– –
– –
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Team event

Event Team Preliminary round Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Men's team  Papua New Guinea  Guam
W 3–0 		 American Samoa
W 3–0 		 Tonga
W 2–1 		1  Samoa
W 2–1 		 Northern Mariana Islands
L 0–2 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Women's team  Papua New Guinea  Cook Islands
W 3–0 		 Northern Mariana Islands
W 3–0 		 Samoa
W 2–1 		1  American Samoa
W 2–0 		 Samoa
W 2–1 		1st place, gold medalist(s)

Touch rugby

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2019 Pacific Games
Men's team roster
Women's team roster

Summary

Event Team Preliminary round Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
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Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Men's  Papua New Guinea  Tonga
W 21–4 		 Solomon Islands
W 15–2 		 Cook Islands
W 7–3 		 Tokelau
W 18–3 		 Fiji
W 12–6 		 Samoa
W 9–8 		1  Fiji
W 10–7 		 Samoa
W 12–11 		1st place, gold medalist(s)
Women's  Solomon Islands
W 30–1 		 Tonga
W 20–0 		 Samoa
W 8–0 		 Cook Islands
W 6–2 		 Fiji
W 7–6 		— 1  Fiji
W 10–6 		 Samoa
W 9–4 		1st place, gold medalist(s)
Mixed  Solomon Islands
W 18–2 		 Tonga
W 14–6 		 Cook Islands
W 13–5 		 Fiji
W 11–3 		 Samoa
W 14–12 		— 1  Fiji
W 9–5 		 Samoa
W 10–9 		1st place, gold medalist(s)

Volleyball

Main article: Volleyball at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Volleyball Federation (PNGVF) will only enter three teams. The men's national indoor team (14 athletes) and both men's and women's national beach volleyball team's (2 athletes per team). The final total squad of 18 athletes was announced on 17 June 2019.[7]

Beach volleyball

Men's tournament
Event Athlete Preliminary round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
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Men's Richard Batari
Loi Walo

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Women's Zoe Awadu
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Volleyball (Indoor)

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Main article: Volleyball at the 2019 Pacific Games — Men's tournament

Weightlifting

Main article: Weightlifting at the 2019 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Weightlifting Federation selected 10 weightlifters (5 men, 5 women) for the 2019 games.

Men
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & jerk Rank Total Rank
Gahuna Nauari 55 kg 80 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 108 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 188 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Scofield Sinaka 75 4 108 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 183 4
Morea Baru 61 kg 124 1st place, gold medalist(s) 160 1st place, gold medalist(s) 284 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Toua Udia 81 kg 116 7 NL — NL DNF
Steven Kari 96 kg 156 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 198 1st place, gold medalist(s) 354 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Women
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & jerk Rank Total Rank
Konio Toua 45 kg 50 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 65 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 115 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Dika Toua 49 kg 75 1st place, gold medalist(s) 100 1st place, gold medalist(s) 175 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Sandra Ako 71 kg 80 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 98 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 178 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Noi Bernadette Igo 81 kg 70 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 94 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 164 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Lorraine Harry 87 kg 85 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 107 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 192 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

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