Papua New Guinea at the 2019 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea at the 2019 Pacific Games
IOC code	PNG
National federation	Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee
8 July 2019 (2019-07-08) – 20 July 2019 (2019-07-20)
Competitors	372 (190 men and 182 women) in 23 sports
Flag bearer	Abigail Tere-Apisah
Officials	Emma Waiwai (chef de mission)
Medals Ranked 2nd	Gold 38 Silver 57 Bronze 35 Total 130
Pacific Games appearances
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← 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
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
Daniel Baul		48.48	1 Q			47.31
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
Kaminiel Matlaun		1:57.93	2 Q			1:55.75	4
Messach Fred	1500 metres	—				4:06.09
Andipas Georasi						4:10.92	7
George Yamak						4:09.98	5
James Gundu	5000 metres	—				15:57.00
Siune Kagl						16:06.44	4
Simbai Kaspar						16:18.87	5
James Gundu	10,000 metres	—				33.39.01
Siune Kagl						33:36.86
Simbai Kaspar						33:34.90
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
Mowen Boino		55.23	5 q			DNS	—
Ephraim Lerkin		53.93	2 Q			52.82
Andipas Georasi	3000 metres steeplechase	—				10:16.44
Simbai Kaspar						9:37.14
Sapolai Yao						10:14.17
Linus Kuravi Thoa Ora Manila John Michael Penny	4×100 metre relay	—				41.34
Benjamin Aliel Emmanuel Wanga Shadrick Tansi Daniel Baul	4×400 metre relay	—				3:13.06
Steven Abraham (T46)	100 metres ambulant	11.64	1 Q	—		11.78
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
	Long jump	7.01m
	Triple jump	15.51m
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
Lakona Gerega	Javelin throw	52.72m
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
	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
Adrine Monagi		12.28	3 q			12.50	8
Toea Wisil		11.50	1 Q			11.56
Isila Apkup	200 metres	25.44	3 q	—		25.45	5
Leonie Beu		24.77	1 Q			24.40
Toea Wisil		23.78	1 Q			23.45
Leonie Beu	400 metres	56.61	1 Q	—		55.71
Donna Koniel		57.08	2 Q			57.08	5
Toea Wisil		56.30	1 Q			53.90
Jenny Albert	800 metres	—				2:16.30
Donna Koniel						2:14.17
Lyanne Tibu						DQ	—
Jenny Albert	1500 metres	—				4:56.61	4
Poro Gahekave						4:42.04
Lyanne Tibu						4:52.04
Poro Gahekave	5000 metres	—				18:27.46
Monica Kalua						19:55.37	5
Mary Tenge						19:14.50
Monica Kalua	10,000 metres	—				44:42.58	5
Mary Tenge						DNF	—
Adrine Monagi	110 metres hurdles	—				13.99
Raylyne Kanam	400 metres hurdles	—				1:05.38	4
Donna Koniel						1:00.14
Annie Topal						1:02.39
Poro Gahekave	3000 metres steeplechase	—				11:38.42
Mary Tenge						11:59.25
Adrine Monagi Leonie Beu Nancy Malamut Toea Wisil	4×100 metre relay	—				45.97
Leonie Beu Isila Apkup Donna Koniel Toea Wisil	4×400 metre relay	—				3:44.86

Field events

Athlete	Event	Final
		Distance	Position
Rellie Kaputin	High jump	1.65m
	Long jump	6.15m
	Triple jump	12.44m
Annie Topal	Long jump	5.68m
	Triple jump	12.91m
Jacklyn Travertz	Hammer throw	47.99m
Sharon Toako	Discus throw	33.62m	8
	Javelin throw	47.13m

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
	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
	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 v t e
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 G 3 Cornelius Muri 18 – (2001-03-01)1 March 2001 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) KSS Flames G 4 Lloyd Wright 22 – (1997-04-18)18 April 1997 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) Hope International University G 5 Liam Wright 20 – (1999-03-06)6 March 1999 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northeast Bushrangers G 7 Moses Apiko 26 – (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) KSS Flames F 9 Aron Farmer 22 – (1997-05-21)21 May 1997 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Cairns Marlins C 10 James Banduru Jnr 22 – (1997-02-09)9 February 1997 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Moniplus F 11 Robert Kave 30 – (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Moniplus F 13 Matineng Leahy 22 – (1997-03-09)9 March 1997 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) Ipswich Force F 14 Charles Parapa 33 – (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) KSS Flames F 15 Apia Muri 31 – (1988-05-14)14 May 1988 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Moniplus	Head coach Joel Khalu 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 v t e
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 F 5 Denienne Bray 20 – (1999-05-29)29 May 1999 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus F 6 Nester Sape 30 – (1988-10-03)3 October 1988 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus G 7 Magdalene Javapro 16 – (2003-04-21)21 April 2003 Goldfield Giants F 8 Sherah Yawasing 23 – (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 9 Jonitha Warabe 24 – (1994-12-14)14 December 1994 Mt Hagen 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 C 12 Lewa Hani 40 – (1978-07-15)15 July 1978 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Chariots F 13 Normalisa Dobunaba 20 – (1998-11-24)24 November 1998 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Exodus F 14 Betty Angula 30 – (1988-12-02)2 December 1988 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) Exodus	Head coach Moi Muri 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

• Dia Muri
• Augustine Kaupa
• Obert Muri
• Jordan Sere

Women

• Louisa Wallace
• Elina Yala
• Serah Amos
• Christine Oscar

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

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
	1 GK	Ronald Warisan	(1989-09-20)20 September 1989 (aged 29)	13	0	Toti City Dwellers
	1 GK	Ishmael Pole	(1993-01-25)25 January 1993 (aged 26)	0	0	Hekari United
	2 DF	Koriak Upaiga	(1987-06-13)13 June 1987 (aged 32)	14	1	Hekari United
	2 DF	Felix Komolong	(1997-03-06)6 March 1997 (aged 22)	12	0	Northern Kentucky Norse
	2 DF	Daniel Joe	(1990-05-29)29 May 1990 (aged 29)	12	0	Hekari United
	2 DF	Alwin Komolong	(1994-11-02)2 November 1994 (aged 24)	12	0	Fortuna Köln
	2 DF	Joshua Talau	(1996-04-19)19 April 1996 (aged 23)	1	0	Toti City Dwellers
	2 DF	Dinniget Luaine	(2000-05-16)16 May 2000 (aged 19)	0	0	Besta PNG United
	2 DF	Langarap Samol	(1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 29)	0	0	Kagua-Erave
	3 MF	Michael Foster	(1985-09-05)5 September 1985 (aged 33)	23	7	Toti City Dwellers
	3 MF	David Muta	(1987-10-24)24 October 1987 (aged 31)	17	1	Hekari United
	3 MF	Emmanuel Simon	(1992-12-25)25 December 1992 (aged 26)	13	0	Toti City Dwellers
	3 MF	Jacob Sabua	(1994-08-25)25 August 1994 (aged 24)	11	0	Toti City Dwellers
	3 MF	Patrick Aisa	(1994-07-06)6 July 1994 (aged 25)	8	2	Hekari United
	3 MF	Kolu Kepo		1	0	Hekari United
	3 MF	Gregory Togubai	(1998-03-22)22 March 1998 (aged 21)	0	0	Eastern Stars
	4 FW	Raymond Gunemba	(1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 33)	17	9	Toti City Dwellers
	4 FW	Nigel Dabinyaba	(1992-10-26)26 October 1992 (aged 26)	13	6	Toti City Dwellers
	4 FW	Tommy Semmy	(1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 24)	10	3	Hamilton Wanderers
	4 FW	David Browne	(1995-12-27)27 December 1995 (aged 23)	3	0	Auckland City
	4 FW	Alex Kamen	(1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 25)	0	0	Morobe United
	4 FW	Jonathan Allen	(2000-01-03)3 January 2000 (aged 19)	0	0	Besta PNG United
	4 FW	Ati Kepo		0	0	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	1 GK	Fidelma Watpore	(1988-02-09) 9 February 1988 (age 35)	13	0	POM
20	1 GK	Betty Sam	(1992-10-12) 12 October 1992 (age 31)	4	0	Kimbe
23	1 GK	Faith Kasiray	(1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 (age 23)	2	0	Ramu
2	2 DF	Dorcas Sesevo		14	0	POM
4	2 DF	Lucy Maino	(1995-08-02) 2 August 1995 (age 28)	5	2	Hawaii–Hilo Vulcans
14	2 DF	Joelyne Aimi	(1994-11-16) 16 November 1994 (age 29)	3	0	Lae
16	2 DF	Michaella Kurabi	(1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 (age 27)	1	0	Madang
19	2 DF	Georgina Bakani	(1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 27)	6	0	Kimbe
22	2 DF	Asaiso Gossie	(2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 20)	0	0	Ramu
3	3 MF	Margret Joseph	(1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 24)	6	0	POM
5	3 MF	Sandra Birum	(1992-06-06) 6 June 1992 (age 31)	23	7	Lae
6	3 MF	Rayleen Bauelua	(1995-01-11) 11 January 1995 (age 28)	6	1	POM
7	3 MF	Yvonne Gabong	(1996-08-29) 29 August 1996 (age 27)	13	2	POM
8	3 MF	Serah Tamgol	(1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 24)	0	0	Lae
9	3 MF	Deslyn Siniu	(1981-01-02) 2 January 1981 (age 42)	43	19	POM
11	3 MF	Marie Kaipu	(1997-08-16) 16 August 1997 (age 26)	11	8	POM
12	3 MF	Ramona Padio	(1998-03-13) 13 March 1998 (age 25)	10	7	Kimbe
15	3 MF	Lydia Kose		0	0	POM
17	3 MF	Shalom Waida	(2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 (age 22)	1	0	POM
10	4 FW	Meagen Gunemba	(1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 28)	14	19	Lae
13	4 FW	Selina Unamba	(1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 24)	6	2	Lae
18	4 FW	Gloria Laeli	(1997-03-25) 25 March 1997 (age 26)	1	0	POM
21	4 FW	Gloria Balamus		0	0	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

• Maya Clarke
• Sailas Gahuna
• Jah Hogen
• Rex Kaupa
• Joel Kee
• Eliakim Lukara
• Moses Okapila
• Mega Pali
• Bill Paul
• Solomon Pokare
• John Ragi Jnr
• Abel Rami
• John Stanley
• Sani Wabo
• Messach Wallen

• Coach: Leonard Tarum
• Manager: Ronnie Titie Jnr
• Trainer: Joe Bruno

Women's tournament

• Elsie Albert
• Catherine Anjo
• Heather Ario
• Lynel Aua
• Carol Francis
• Shirley Joe
• Janet Johns
• Roswita Kapo
• Joan Kuman
• Lancy Laki
• Lydia Luke
• Ray Rambi
• Winnie Steven
• Joyce Waula
• Vero Waula

• 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

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

• Josh Tarere
• Holly John
• Benedict Aika
• Samuel Seghers
• Ryan Maskelyne
• Leonard Kalate

Women

• Judith Meauri
• Georgia-Leigh Vele
• Britney Murray
• Anthea Murray

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		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –
Women		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –
		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –
Mixed		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –
		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –
		– –	– –	– –	– –	– –

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
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

Touch rugby

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men's team roster

• Francis Alu
• Eugene Eka
• Freddy Gelam
• Junior Hoki
• Kele Lessy
• Farapo Makura
• Paul Matuta
• Kere Mavia
• Benny Nelson
• Ravu Ravu
• Marlon Steven
• Andrew Turlom
• Bobby Vavona
• Ellson Waluka

Women's team roster

• Maria Alu
• Pauline Arazi
• Mangai Elomi
• Georgina Genaka
• Angela Geno
• Emmalyn John
• Grace Kouba
• Natalia Kuper
• Bessie Peter
• Kelly Peter
• Nadya Taubuso
• Joylyn Tikot
• Angelena Watego

Summary

Event	Team	Preliminary round							Semifinals	Final / GM
		Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition 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
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
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

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 Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Rank	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Rank
Men's	Richard Batari Loi Walo	–	–	–		–	–	–

Women's tournament

Event	Athlete	Preliminary round				Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final / GM
		Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Rank	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Opposition Score	Rank
Women's	Zoe Awadu Emily Bae	–	–	–		–	–	–

Volleyball (Indoor)

Men's tournament

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		108		188
Scofield Sinaka		75	4	108		183	4
Morea Baru	61 kg	124		160		284
Toua Udia	81 kg	116	7	NL	—	NL	DNF
Steven Kari	96 kg	156		198		354

Women

Athlete	Event	Snatch	Rank	Clean & jerk	Rank	Total	Rank
Konio Toua	45 kg	50		65		115
Dika Toua	49 kg	75		100		175
Sandra Ako	71 kg	80		98		178
Noi Bernadette Igo	81 kg	70		94		164
Lorraine Harry	87 kg	85		107		192

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