Papua New Guinea at the 2015 Pacific Games
Papua New Guinea competed as the host nation at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 4 to 18 July 2015. Team PNG listed 625 competitors across all 28 disciplines as of 4 July 2015.[1][2]
Athletics
Papua New Guinea qualified 78 athletes in track and field (including parasport events) for the 2015 Games:
- Men
- Sent Anis
- Idau Michael Asigau
- Veherney Babob
- Kupsy Bisamo
- Mowen Boino
- Richie Cornelius
- Porua Das
- Steven Gabriel
- Andipas Georasi
- Martin Gereo
- Wala Gime
- Patrick Hou
- Karo Iga
- Peniel Joshua
- Lek Kange
- Kevin Kapmatana
- Simbai Kaspar
- Skene Kiage
- Francis Kompaon
- Slater Kurum
- Elias Larry
- Ephraim Lerkin
- Charles Livuan
- Wesley Logorava
- Timothy Magi
- Nazmie-Lee Marai
- Kaminiel Matlaun
- Joe Matmat
- Clestus Mosi
- Samuel Nason
- Martin Orovo
- Debono Paraka
- Conellius Junior Pascha
- Theo Piniau
- Steven Morea Ray
- Peniel Richard
- John Rivan
- Abel Siune
- Nelson Stone
- Mong Tavol
- Iwakie Tumala
- Kupun Wisil
- George Yamak
- Sapolai Yao
- Robson Yinambe
- Women
- Afure Denise Hanua Adah
- Jenny Albert
- Ongan Awa
- Betty Burua
- Regina Edward
- Poro Gahekave
- Miriam Goiye
- Delilah Kami
- Kapu Repo Kapi
- Rellie Kaputin
- Naomie Kerari
- Donna Koniel
- Mary Kua
- Maria Kuanduma
- Cecilia Kumalalamene
- Rama Kumilgo
- Sharon Kwarula
- Scholly Lukas
- Carolyn Mando
- Adrine Monagi
- Bala Nicholas
- Vero Paul Nime
- Miriam Peni
- Helen Philemon
- Lily Poroli
- Jane Pulu
- Eunice Steven
- Tuna Tine
- Sharon Toako
- Annie Topal
- Jacklyn Travertz
- Shirley Vunatup
- Toea Wisil
Basketball
Papua New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in basketball (28 athletes):
- Women
- Betty Angula
- Betty Angula
- Emma Nicole Daroa
- Julie-Anne Diro
- Opa Opai Eko
- Mary Elavo
- Mary Cindy Elavo
- Rosa Lausi Kairi
- Emily Koivi
- Marca Leah Muri
- Josie Vigeel Sam
- Nwster Sape
- Nape Waka
- Louisa Wallace
- Men
- Moses Lune Apiko
- Gabriel Frank Elavo
- Aron Genai Farmer
- Robert Avosa Kave
- Matineng-Iakah Leahy
- Mika John Loko
- Apia Muri
- Dia Muri
- Purari Muri
- Wally Parapa
- Liam Allan Wright
- Lloyd James Wright
Beach volleyball
Papua New Guinea qualified four athletes in beach volleyball:
- Women
- Alice Ito
- Diane Moia
- Men
- Richard Kilarupa
- Mea Moha
Bodybuilding
Women
- Pau Moses
- Misa Avefa
Men
- Pascol Sabin
- Michael Mondo
- Steve Bomal
- Mark Donald
- Selen Jim
- Wilfred Kurua
- Jack Viyufa
- Donald Kaiwi
Boxing
PNG qualified 13 athletes in boxing:
- Women
- Debbie Baki Koare (75 kg)
- Raphaella Baki (60 kg)
- Philo Magaiva (51 kg)[3]
- Men
- Andrew Aisaga (69 kg)
- Tom Boga (64 kg)
- Robert Gabriel (81 kg)
- Thadius Katua (60 kg)
- Charles Keama (49 kg)
- Jonathan Keama (75 kg)
- Vincent Kora (91 kg)
- Lui Magaiva (52 kg)
- Henry Uming (56 kg)
- Lucas Wakore (91 kg+)
Cricket
PNG qualified men's and women's teams in cricket (26 players):
- Women
- Kaia Arua
- Helen Buruka
- Boni David
- Veru Kila Frank
- Kopi John
- Varoi Igo Morea
- Ravini Oa
- Konio Oala
- Norma Ovasuru
- Tanya Ruma
- Pauke Siaka
- Brenda Hoi Tau
- Mairi Tom
- Men
- Christopher Ralai Amini
- Dogodo Bau
- Kohu Dai
- Kiplin Doriga
- Raymond Haoda
- Ryley Hekure
- Hiri Hiri
- Jason Kila
- Alei Nao
- Nosaina Pokana
- Raho Sam
- Joel Tom
- Vagi Morea
Field hockey
Women
- Ruby Kisapai
- Rosemary Miria
- Martina Julius Dusty
- Kari Raurela
- Vanessa Perry Michael
- Alice Fred
- Jessica Kevan
- Carolyn Mulina
- Terry Kiapin
Men
- Yahie Kusunan
- Milton Kisapai
- Hussein Lowah
- Rex Loth
- Eddie Gebo
- Sapau Tapo
- Michael Pomat
- Nelson Tom
- Martin Kanamon
Football
Papu New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in football (46 athletes):
- Women
- Fidelma Watpore
- Sandra Birum
- Georgina Kaikas
- Meagen Wayon Gunemba
- Ramona Quintina Padio
- Kesai Kotome
- Dorcas Sesevo
- Lucy Philomena Maino
- Grace Steven
- Lace Kunei
- Joelyn Aimi
- Aida Alice Gerota
- Belinda Giada
- Deslyn Siniu
- Barbara Muta
- Jenisa Ulengit
- Judith Kepulau Gunemba
- Carolyn Obi
- Yvonne Molong Gabong
- Nicolla Ruth Niaman
- Talitha Irakau
- Fatima Nabase Rama
- Marie Rex Arua Kaipu
- Men
Head coach: Ricki Herbert
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Ismael Pole | 25 January 1993 | 0 | 0 | Hekari United |
20 | GK | Charles Lepani | 20 August 1994 | 0 | 0 | FC Port Moresby |
2 | DF | Abel Redenut | 27 April 1995 | 0 | 0 | FC Port Moresby |
3 | DF | Otto Kusunan | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG | |
4 | DF | Joshua Talau | 19 April 1996 | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG |
5 | DF | John Ray | 21 January 1997 | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG |
8 | DF | Sammy Rufus | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | DF | Vincent Worio | 6 December 1993 | 0 | 0 | |
16 | DF | Felix Komolong | 6 March 1997 | 0 | 0 | Madang |
6 | FW | Emmanuel Airem | 22 November 1994 | 0 | 0 | Hekari United |
7 | MF | Freddy Steven | 4 July 1994 | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG |
10 | MF | Rodney Mobiha | 1 February 1994 | 0 | 0 | Admiralty |
12 | MF | Darren Steven | 4 June 1994 | 0 | 0 | |
14 | MF | Alwin Komolong | 2 November 1994 | 0 | 0 | Madang |
17 | MF | Jacob Sabua | 25 August 1994 | 0 | 0 | Oro |
18 | MF | Basil Jofari | 1 January 1990 | 0 | 0 | FC Port Moresby |
21 | MF | Nathan James | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG | |
22 | MF | Gimale Essacu | 31 December 1997 | 0 | 0 | Canberra City |
23 | MF | Papalau Awele | 1 February 1995 | 0 | 0 | Besta United PNG |
9 | FW | Patrick Aisa | 6 July 1994 | 0 | 0 | Oro |
11 | FW | Emmanuel Yawi | 0 | 0 | ||
13 | FW | Tommy Semmy | 30 September 1994 | Hekari United | ||
19 | FW | Pettyshen Elijah | 12 July 1993 | 0 | 0 | Admiralty |
Golf
Women
- Margaret Lavaki
- Kristine Seko
- Hazel Martin
- Margaret Lavaki
- Roslyn Taufa
Men
- Soti Dinki
- Steven George
- Wally Ilake
- Brian Taikiri
Karate
Women
- Crystal Elizabeth Raka Mari
- Dorish Karomo
- Jacklyn Barney
- Lera Kose
- Catherine Wilson
- Sarah Esther Ande
- Gantianna Joseph
- Francillia Kokin
- Joancherry Gou Revui
- Gewa Bianca Rupa
- Francillia Kokin
Men
- Cosmas Walio Saliawali
- Ishmael Stanley
- Naorei Joseph
- John Besty Kajona
- Ernest Charles Nuli
- Sailas Gabriel Piskaut
- Nigel Bana
- Vincent Quentin Bougen
- Leonard Robinson Gariadi
- Eddie Martin
- Siwari Matus
- Andrew Molen
- Dominic Sipapi
Lawn bowls
Women
- Ju Melissa Carlo
Men
- Matu Matso Bazo
- Peter Juni
- Polin Senai Pomaliu
- Lucas Roika
- Anthony Nipue Yogiyo
Netball
- Lua Rikis
- Herronie Hazel Daera
- Susan Makara Wellington
- Margaret Ari Eka
- Tiata Maria Baldwin
- Jacklyn Metahera Lahari
- Shanna Jennifer Dringo
- Nerrie Adula
- Raka Nope
- Kilala Sunema Owen
- Winnie Mavara
- Jeperth Tulapi
Outrigger canoeing
Women
- Rhonda Davara
- Nona Gamoga
- Christina Geno
- Vavine Guria
- Mary Holland
- Taluva Iamo
- Mauri Ila
- Noeleen Kapi
- Kone Keni
- Tegana Keto
- Hane Kevau
- Vagi Kila
- Ailima Kini
- Melissa Maino
- Gloria Ogera
- Judy Claire Ovia
- Susan Paisoi
- Evanelia Boupang Peni
- Nellie Tetaga
- Beverlyn Valina
Men
- Veari Veari
- Christopher Morea
Powerlifting
Women
- Hitolo Kevau
- Navillie Benson
- Linda Pulsan
- Dobi Mea
- Belinda Umang
- Meteng Wak
- Melissa Tikio
Men
- Vagi Henry
- Livingstone Sokoli
- Anderson Mangela
- Kenny Naime
- Henry Kelo
- Brown Bolong
- Kalau Andrew
- Alfred Mel
Rugby league nines
- Stargroth Amean
- Kato Ben Ottio
- Gahuna Silas
- Noel Zeming
- Rex Yellon
- Adex Wera
- Willie Minoga
- Henry Noki
- Thompson Teteh
- Watson Boas
- Brandy Peter
- Oti Tony Bland
- Israel Eliab
- David Lapua
- Ase Boas
- Wartovo Puara
Rugby sevens
- Cassandra Samson
- Alice Alois
- Amelia Kuk
- Lynette Kwarula
- Trisilla Rema
- Dulcie Bomai
- Menda Ipat
- Freda Waula
- Kymlie Rapilla
- Naomi Alapi
- Geua Larry
- Joanna Lagona
- Men
4th – Men's tournament.
- Henry Kalua
- Stanis Susuve
- Butler Morris
- Tisa Kautu
- Arthur Clement
- William Rew
- Max Vali
- Hensley Peter
- Eugene Tokavai
- Wesley Vali
- Jordan Tkatchenko
- Hubert Tseraha
Sailing
Women
- Rose Lee Numa
- Janet Vaa
Men
- Markson Charlie
- John Numa
- Navu Gerea Buggsy Charlie
- Boisen Numa
- Upu Navu Kila
- Harry Haro
Shooting
PNG qualified 13 athletes in shooting:
- Women
- Carmelita de Guzman Donald
- Beatrice Bisia Geita
- Nancy Geita
- Koiogulei Henry
- Tania Mairi – 10 m air pistol female.
- Winifred Warubele Sauna
- Men
- George Nicholas Constantinou
- Angus William Donald
- Darcy Leahy
- Peter Leahy
- Sibona Mairi
- Danny Wanma
- Jason Yip
Softball
- Addie Lino Amos
- Anna Dick
- Annette Maradi
- Antonia Marang Kinit
- Beverly Niaweseu Pasen
- Emma Markis
- Florence Daple
- Dhiadre Mautu
- Hennie Warpin
- Judy Nauvana
- Juliet Geredah Seri
- Lisa Polum
- Nadia Bais
- Siloru Miriam Zale
- Tara Elizaberth Tomangana
- Tahillah Fong
- Tenisha Takau Kuveu
- Encie NK Simitap
- Joyce Inguba
- Lisa Malum
- Marina Millingin
- Natasha Pilak
Squash
Women
- Nicole Ravu Gibbs
- Sheila Rhonda Morove
- Lynette Vai
- Eli Webb
- Imong Brooksbank
Men
- Moreaina Wei
- Kerry Walsh
- Robin Morove
- Schubert Maketu
- Suari Madako Suari Jnr
- Lokes Brooksbank
Swimming
PNG announced a team of 30 swimmers in April 2015, with the open-water team yet to be selected.[8] The final team included 32 athletes qualified for the 2015 Games in swimming:
- Women
- Jocelyn Flynn
- Anna-Liza Mopio Jane
- Milly Knight
- Jean Kapa Koupa
- Ashton Nicodemus Kunda
- Shannon Liew
- Tegan McCarthy
- Anthea Murray
- Britney Anne Aisa Murray
- Shanice Magdeline Paraka
- Ebony Tkatchenko
- Savannah Raka Tkatchenko
- Barbara Vali Skelton
- Georgie-Leigh Vele
- Men
- Livinstone Aika
- Collin Lua Akara
- Bobby Akunaii
- Leo Biggs
- Angus Dubur
- Holly John
- Leonard Lageavaingana Kalate
- Stanford Kawale
- Ryan Maskelyn
- Nathan Nadesalingam
- Ian Bond Wolongkatop Nakmai
- Ryan Pini
- Sheldon Plummer Aragata
- Peter Popahun Pokawin
- Tony Edgar Pryke
- James Greg Runnergar
- Ashley Alvin Seeto
- Samuel Mai Seghers
Table tennis
Papua New Guinea qualified 11 athletes in table tennis (including parasport events) for the 2015 Games:
- Men
- Haoda Agari
- Jackson Morea Kariko
- David Rea Loi
- Geoffrey Loi
- Gasika Sepa
- David Thomas
- Women
- Idau Boni Chris
- Geru Lohia
- Gagina Mape
- Dia Isi Morea
- Maryanne Robert Loi
Taekwondo
Tennis
Women
- Patricia Apisah
- Violet Apisah
- Abigail Tere-Apisah
- Marcia Tere-Apisah
Men
- Mark Gibbons
- Lochlan Kitchen
- Eddie Mera
- Matthew Stubbings
Touch rugby
Papua New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in touch rugby (38 athletes, maximum 14 per team):
- Men
- Ronald Bibiken
- Kora Simon Kora David
- Eugene Miro Eka
- Paul Latoro Kasisie
- Harry Kea
- William Ken
- Kele Lessy
- Diallo Honasan Luana
- Paul Matuta
- Uari Sarufa Saea
- Bobby Vavona
- Samuel Henao Vetu
- Elison Waluka
- Francis Alu
- Jerry Borg
- Philip Frank
- Fitzerald Jee
- Charlie Rupa
- Marlon Heistar Steven
- Norman Vavona
- Morris Walter
- Women
- Maria Alu
- Pauline Margaret Arazi
- Patiyoko Apiganasa Bernard
- Jenny Carol
- Grace Angela Harriette Kouba
- Natalie Naomi Kuper
- Margaret Luke
- Marie Max Tuu
- Nadya Taubuso
- Monica Teite
- Joylyne Tikot
- Diane Vetu
- Angelena Watego
- Vavine Markie Yore
- Rose Eva
- Doris Koraea
- Velma Tsang
Triathlon
Women
- Rosemary Arua Ralfe
- Rachel Sapery James
Men
- Mairi Karl Feeger
- Casmer Kapali Kamangip
- Troy David Kua
Volleyball
Women
- Zoe Stella Sarea Awadu
- Kemmy Manoni
- Clear Vele
- Leontine Tina Ono
- Jayna Bernard
- Aileen Gima
- Perpetua Awadu
- Isa Hicks
- Emily Afali Bae
- Luana Travertz
- Michelle Shirley Walo
- Lois Garena
- Bibina Sina Paloa
Men
Weightlifting
References
- ↑ "Team PNG". Port Moresby 2015. 2015. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ "Athletes: Papua New Guinea". Pacific Games 2015. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ PNG boxers ready. PNG Loop. 20 June 2015
- ↑ PNG Cricket Team Female. pg2015.gems.pro
- ↑ PNG Cricket Team Male. pg2015.gems.pro
- ↑ "Rugby Union 7s Female: Game2 Result" (PDF). pg2015.gems.pro. 2015 Pacific Games. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "Rugby Union 7s Female: Papua New Guinea". pg2015.gems.pro. 2015 Pacific Games. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ↑ "Pacific Games 2015 Team" (PDF). PNGSI. 26 April 2015. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ "PNG Team – Touch Football Male". pg2015.gems.pro. 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
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