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]

Papua New Guinea at the
2015 Pacific Games
IOC codePNG
National federationPapua New Guinea Olympic Committee
4 July 2015 (2015-07-04) – 18 July 2015 (2015-07-18)
Competitors625 in 28 sports
Flag bearerLinda Pulsan
OfficialsRichard Kassman (chef de mission)
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
88
Silver
69
Bronze
60
Total
217
Pacific Games appearances
2011
2019

Athletics edit

 

Papua New Guinea qualified 69 athletes in track and field (including parasport events) for the 2015 Games:

Men edit

Track and road events
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Wesley Logorava 100 metres 11.03 3 Q 11.15 3 Q 11.06 4
Nazmie-Lee Marai 11.14 6 Q 11.36 6 Q 11.25 5
Kupun Wisil 10.86 2 Q 11.08 2 Q 11.04  
Charles Livuan 200 metres 22.20 5 Q 22.00 5 Q 21.82 4
Theo Piniau 22.19 2 Q 22.17 3 Q 21.37  
Nelson Stone 22.33 3 Q 21.76 2 Q 21.28  
Kaminiel Matlaun 400 metres 49.71 3 Q 48.43  
Theo Piniau 48.71 1 Q 48.08  
Nelson Stone 48.79 2 Q 47.56  
Veherney Babob 800 metres 2:01.96 9 Did not advance
Kaminiel Matlaun 2:02.12 4 Q 1:53.85  
Martin Orovo 2:01.61 3 Q 1:57.24  
Skene Kiage 1500 metres 4:22.62 5
Martin Orovo 4:20.41  
George Yamak 4:19.38  
Kupsy Bisamo 5000 metres 16:06.03 4
George Yamak DNF
Sapolai Yao 16:20.60 5
Kupsy Bisamo 10,000 metres 33:31.53  
Simbai Kaspar 38:44.53 8
Abel Siune 35:46.02 6
Kupsy Bisamo Half Marathon 1:14:11.00  
Skene Kiage 1:19:29.00 8
Sapolai Yao 1:18:50.00 6
Mowen Boino 110 metres hurdles 14.94  
Wala Gime 14.80  
Wesley Logorava 21.13 7
Mowen Boino 400 metres Hurdles 53.36 1 Q 52.51  
Wala Gime 55.90 3 Q 53.70  
Peniel Joshua 54.46 2 Q 53.14  
Andipas Georasi 3000 metres Steeplechase 10:14.15 5
Skene Kiage 9:47.80  
Sapolai Yao 9:38.89  
Theo Piniau
Nelson Stone
Wesley Logorava
Kupun Wisil
4×100 metre Relay 40.62  
Mowen Boino
Kaminiel Matlaun
Theo Piniau
Nelson Stone
4×400 metre Relay 3:13.86  
Field events
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Karo Iga High jump 1.91 7
Conellius Pascha 1.97 4
Robson Yinambe NM N/A
Idau Asigau Pole vault NM N/A
Karo Iga 3.85  
Peniel Richard 3.65 4
Idau Asigau Long jump 7.32  
Karo Iga 6.75 8
Steven Morea Ray 6.94 7
Patrick Hou Triple jump 14.34 5
Peniel Richard 15.22  
Mong Tavol 14.22 6
Debono Paraka Shot put 14.96 4
Debono Paraka Discus throw 47.13  
Slater Karum Javelin throw 56.34 4
Clestus Mosi 52.57 6
Combined events – Decathlon
Athlete Event 100 m LJ SP HJ 400 m 110H DT PV JT 1500 m Final Rank
Robson Yinambe Result 11.37 6.62m 10.25m 1.93m 51.05 16.28 31.07m 3.40m 48.94m 5:00.54 6288  
Points 780 725 501 740 767 702 486 457 573 557
Para events - Track and Field
Athlete Event Final
Result Rank
Francis Kompaon T46 100 metres Ambulatory 11.87  
Elias Larry T37 13.73 4
Samuel Nason T46 12.24  
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Porua Das F56 Shot Put Secured Throw 6.52 6
Lek Kange F57 6.35 7
Iwakie Tumala F57 5.91 8
Sent Anis F42 Javelin Ambulatory 38.25  
Steven Gabriel F46 37.00 5
Martin Gereo F44 36.38 4

Women edit

Track and road events
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Adrine Monagi 100 metres 12.55 6 Q 12.72 4
Miriam Peni 12.49 4 Q 12.75 5
Toea Wisil 12.08 1 Q 11.86  
Betty Burua 200 metres 25.52 4 Q 25.91 4
Shirley Vunatup 26.01 8 q DNS N/A
Toea Wisil 24.34 1 Q 24.05  
Betty Burua 400 metres 55.97 1 Q 55.21  
Donna Koniel 57.82 6 Q 54.29  
Toea Wisil 56.84 2 Q 54.17  
Jenny Albert 800 metres 2:15.79  
Donna Koniel 2:12.78  
Tuna Tine 2:21.67 4
Jenny Albert 1500 metres 4:45.47  
Poro Gahekave 4:51.72  
Miriam Goiye 4:45.44  
Ongan Awa 5000 metres 18:24.48  
Mary Kua 18:38.66 4
Rama Kumilgo 18:23.83  
Ongan Awa 10,000 metres 39.07.97  
Miriam Goiye 40:12.02 4
Mary Kua DQ N/A
Miriam Goiye Half Marathon 1:31:22  
Maria Kuanduma DNF N/A
Bala Nicholas 1:38:48 7
Afure Adah 100 metres hurdles 14.83 4
Sharon Kwarula 14.40  
Betty Burua 400 metres hurdles DNS N/A
Donna Koniel 58.28 GR  
Sharon Kwarula 60.17  
Poro Gahekave 3000 metres steeplechase 11:31.66  
Rama Kumilgo 11:26.51  
Carolyn Mando 12.03.32 4
Miriam Peni
Toea Wisil
Adrine Monagi
Sharon Kwarula
4 × 100 metres relay 46.27  
Sharon Kwarula
Donna Koniel
Afure Adah
Toea Wisil
4 × 400 metres relay 3:45.13  
Field events
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Delilah Kami High jump 1.64  
Rellie Kaputin 1.77  
Naomi Kerari 1.67  
Delilah Kami Pole vault 2.20 5
Rellie Kaputin Long jump 5.97  
Adrine Monagi 5.76  
Helen Philemon 5.64  
Rellie Kaputin Triple jump 12.65  
Naomi Kerari 10.93 5
Annie Topal 11.99  
Kapu Kapi Shot put 10.72 8
Jane Pulu 10.91 7
Sharon Toako 9.99 9
Jane Pulu Javelin throw 40.77 4
Sharon Toako 39.87 5
Kapu Kapi Hammer throw 25.83 8
Sharon Toako 29.25 7
Jacklyn Travertz 35.78 6
Combined events – Heptathlon
Athlete Event 100H HJ SP 200 m LJ JT 800 m Final Rank
Adrine Monagi Result 14.99 1.71m 9.85m 25.87 5.87m 35.53m 2:38.67 5019  
Points 843 867 520 809 810 582 588
Helen Philemon Result 15.30 1.50m 9.77m 25.99 5.60m 25.67m 2:38.36 4451  
Points 802 621 514 798 729 395 592
Eunice Steven Result 16.43 1.53m 9.33m 27.91 5.30m 35.9m 2:38.89 4259 5
Points 662 655 486 638 643 589 586
Para events
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Regina Edward F44 Shot Put Ambulatory 8.83  
Scholly Lukas F44 7.49 4
Vero Paul-Nime F42 6.42  

Basketball edit

 

Papua New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in basketball (28 athletes):

Women
  • Betty Angula
  • Emma Nicole Daroa
  • Julie-Anne Diro
  • Opa Opai Eko
  • Mary 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 edit

 

Papua New Guinea qualified four athletes in beach volleyball:

Women
  • Alice Ito
  • Diane Moia
Men
  • Richard Kilarupa
  • Mea Moha

Bodybuilding edit

 

Women

  • Pau Moses
  • Misa Avefa

Men

  • Pascol Sabin
  • Michael Mondo
  • Steve Bomal
  • Mark Donald
  • Selen Jim
  • Wilfred Kurua
  • Jack Viyufa
  • Donald Kaiwi

Boxing edit

 

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 edit

 

PNG qualified men's and women's teams in cricket (26 players):

  Women

Women's tournament.[4]

Men

Men's tournament.[5]

Field hockey edit

 

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 edit

 

Papua New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in football (46 athletes):

Women

 Women's tournament.

Men

 Men's tournament.

Head coach:   Ricki Herbert

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Ishmael Pole (1993-01-25) 25 January 1993 (age 31) 0 0   Hekari United
20 1GK Charles Lepani (1994-08-20) 20 August 1994 (age 29) 0 0   FC Port Moresby

2 2DF Abel Redenut (1995-04-27) 27 April 1995 (age 29) 0 0   FC Port Moresby
3 2DF Otto Kusunan 0 0   Besta United PNG
4 2DF Joshua Talau (1996-04-19) 19 April 1996 (age 28) 0 0   Besta United PNG
5 2DF John Ray (1997-01-21) 21 January 1997 (age 27) 0 0   Besta United PNG
8 2DF Sammy Rufus 0 0
15 2DF Vincent Worio (1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 30) 0 0
16 2DF Felix Komolong (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27) 0 0   Madang

6 4FW Emmanuel Airem (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 (age 29) 0 0   Hekari United
7 3MF Freddy Steven (1994-07-04) 4 July 1994 (age 29) 0 0   Besta United PNG
10 3MF Rodney Mobiha (1994-02-01) 1 February 1994 (age 30) 0 0   Admiralty
12 3MF Darren Steven (1994-06-04) 4 June 1994 (age 29) 0 0
14 3MF Alwin Komolong (1994-11-02) 2 November 1994 (age 29) 0 0   Madang
17 3MF Jacob Sabua (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 29) 0 0   Oro
18 3MF Basil Jofari (1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 (age 34) 0 0   FC Port Moresby
21 3MF Nathan James 0 0   Besta United PNG
22 3MF Gimale Essacu (1997-12-31) 31 December 1997 (age 26) 0 0   Canberra City
23 3MF Papalau Awele (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995 (age 29) 0 0   Besta United PNG

9 4FW Patrick Aisa (1994-07-06) 6 July 1994 (age 29) 0 0   Oro
11 4FW Emmanuel Yawi 0 0
13 4FW Tommy Semmy (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 29)   Hekari United
19 4FW Pettyshen Elijah (1993-07-12) 12 July 1993 (age 30) 0 0   Admiralty

Golf edit

 

Women

  • Margaret Lavaki
  • Kristine Seko
  • Hazel Martin
  • Margaret Lavaki
  • Roslyn Taufa

Men

  • Soti Dinki
  • Steven George
  • Wally Ilake
  • Brian Taikiri

Karate edit

 

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 edit

 

Women

  • Ju Melissa Carlo
  • Cesley Simbinali
  • Mondin Tiba
  • Angela Simbinali
  • Catherine Wimp

Men

  • Matu Matso Bazo
  • Peter Juni
  • Polin Senai Pomaliu
  • Lucas Roika
  • Anthony Nipue Yogiyo

Netball edit

 
  • 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 edit

 

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 edit

 

Women

  • Hitolo Kevau
  • Navillie Benson
  • Linda Pulsan
  • Dobi Mea
  • Belinda Umang
  • Meteng Wak – disqualified (WADA).[6]
  • Melissa Tikio

Men

  • Vagi Henry
  • Livingstone Sokoli
  • Anderson Mangela
  • Kenny Naime
  • Henry Kelo
  • Brown Bolong
  • Kalau Andrew
  • Alfred Mel

Rugby league nines edit

 

Rugby sevens edit

 
Women[7][8]

 Women's tournament.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Union / Club
1 BK Cassandra Samson (c) (1989-11-15)November 15, 1989 (aged 25)   National Capital District
2 BK Alice Alois (1996-09-28)September 28, 1996 (aged 18)   National Capital District
3 FW Amelia Kuk (1995-07-22)July 22, 1995 (aged 19)   Queensland
4 FW Lynette Kwarula (1990-07-04)July 4, 1990 (aged 25)   Central
5 BK Trisilla Rema   New Capital District
6 BK Dulcie Bomai   New Capital District
7 BK Menda Ipat   National Capital District
8 BK Freda Waula   New Capital District
9 FW Kymlie Rapilla (1991-05-16)May 16, 1991 (aged 24)   New Capital District
10 FW Naomi Alapi   New Capital District
11 FW Geua Larry   Central
12 BK Joana Lagona (1989-01-02)January 2, 1989 (aged 26)   New Capital District
Men

4th – Men's tournament.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Union / Club
1 BK Henry Kalua  
2 BK Stanis Susuve   National Capital District
3 FW Butler Morris  
4 FW Tisa Kautu  
5 BK Arthur Clement  
6 BK William Rew   Queensland
7 BK Max Vali   Morobe
8 BK Hensley Peter   National Capital District
9 FW Eugene Tokavai   East New Britain
10 FW Wesley Vali   Morobe
11 FW Jordan Tkatchenko   Queensland
12 BK Hubert Tseraha   Black Orchids

Sailing edit

 

Women

  • Rose Lee Numa
  • Janet Vaa

Men

  • Markson Charlie
  • John Numa
  • Navu Gerea Buggsy Charlie
  • Boisen Numa
  • Upu Navu Kila
  • Harry Haro

Shooting edit

 

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 edit

 
  • 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 edit

 

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 edit

 

PNG announced a team of 30 swimmers in April 2015, with the open-water team yet to be selected.[9] The final team included 32 athletes qualified for the 2015 Games in swimming:

Men
Athlete Event Heat Final
Time Rank Time Rank
Leo Biggs 50 m Freestyle 24.81 13 Did not advance
Ryan Pini 23.21 1 Q 23.10 GR  
Samuel Seghers 23.55 5 Q 23.78 6
Stanford Kawale 100 m Freestyle 54.63 13 Did not advance
Ryan Pini 51.94 5 Q 50.63  
Samuel Seghers 51.62 2 Q 51.53 4
Bobby Akunaii 200 m Freestyle 2:10.75 14 Did not advance
Stanford Kawale 2:03.74 11 Did not advance
Samuel Seghers 1:54.58 2 Q 1:54.09 4
Holly John 400 m Freestyle 5:02.19 14 Did not advance
Ashton Kunda 5:05.13 17 Did not advance
Sheldon Plummer 4:31.66 7 q 4:37.27 7
Ashton Kunda 1500 m Freestyle 21:07.73 10
Sheldon Plummer 18:02.31  
Nathan Nadesalingam 50 m Backstroke 29.79 11 Did not advance
Ryan Pini 26.22 1 Q 26.14  
Peter Pokawin 30.24 12 Did not advance
Livingstone Aika 100 m Backstroke 1:07.67 11 Did not advance
Nathan Nadesalingam 1:06.38 9 Did not advance
Ryan Pini 58.94 1 Q 56.00 GR  
Nathan Nadesalingam 200 m Backstroke 2:31.85 9 Q 2:32.50 8
Peter Pokawin 2:32.16 10 Did not advance
Ryan Maskelyn 50 m Breaststroke 30.23 6 Q 30.45 6
Ian Nakmai 30.38 8 Did not advance
Ashley Seeto 30.36 7 Q 30.71 7
Shannon Liew 100 m Breaststroke 1:11.90 11 Did not advance
Ryan Maskelyne 1:06.17 4 Q 1:04.78 4
Ashley Seeto 1:07.87 5 1:08.38 7
Leonard Kalate 200 m Breaststroke 2:38.60 9 Did not advance
Ryan Maskelyne 2:25.39 1 Q 2:21.22  
Ashley Seeto 2:34.19 8 Q 2:31.97 7
Ryan Pini 50 m Butterfly 24.58 1 Q 23.93 GR  
Peter Pokawin 26.41 11 Did not advance
Samuel Seghers 25.51 5 Q 25.50 4
Stanford Kawale 100 m Butterfly 1:00.30 9 Did not advance
Ryan Pini 54.21 1 Q 53.42 GR  
Samuel Seghers 56.09 2 Q 55.49  
Collin Akara 200 m Butterfly DQ
Bobby Akunaii 2:26.53 4
James Runnegar 2:32.85 5
Livingston Aika 200 m Individual Medley 2:34.14 14 Did not advance
Bobby Akunaii 2:25.88 11 Q 2:26.46 8
Stanford Kawale 2:22.69 10 Q 2:21.92 7
Bobby Akunaii 400 m Individual Medley 5:28.38 8 Q 5:20.72 6
Ashton Kunda 5:56.41 10 Did not advance
Samuel Seghers
Leo Biggs
Stanford Kawale
Ryan Pini
4 × 100 m Freestyle relay 3:28.02  
Samuel Seghers
Stanford Kawale
Shannon Liew
Ryan Pini
4 × 200 m Freestyle relay 8:06.45  
Ryan Pini
Ryan Maskelyne
Samuel Seghers
Stanford Kawale
4 × 100 m Medley relay 3:49.53  
Angus Dubur 5 km Open Water 59:43:37 16
Holly John 54:04:23 11
Tony Pryke 54:30:39 12
Women
Athlete Event Heat Final
Time Rank Time Rank
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 50 m Freestyle
Savannah Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-skelton
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 100 m Freestyle
Savannah Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 200 m Freestyle
Jean Koupa
Ebony Tkatchenko
Millie knight 400 m Freestyle
Jean Koupa
Ebony Tkatchenko
Millie knight 800 m Freestyle
Ebony Tkatchenko
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 50 m Backstroke
Britney Murray
Shanice Paraka
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 100 m Backstroke
Shanice Paraka
Savannah Tkatchenko
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane 200 m Backstroke
Ebony Tkatchenko
Savannah Tkatchenko
Tegan McCarthy 50 m Breaststroke
Savannah Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Jocelyn Flynn 100 m Breaststroke
Savannah Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Tegan McCarthy 200 m Breaststroke
Savannah Tkatchenko
Tegan McCarthy 50 m Butterfly
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
Britney Murray
Tegan McCarthy 100 m Butterfly
Anthea Murray
Georgia-Leigh Vele
Tegan McCarthy 200 m Butterfly
Anthea Murray
Georgia-Leigh Vele
Ebony Tkatchenko 200 m Individual Medley
Savannah Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Jocelyn Flynn 400 m Individual Medley
Jean Koupa
Britney Murray
Savannah Tkatchenko
Ebony Tkatchenko
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
4 × 100 m Freestyle relay 4:11.52  
Millie knight
Jocelyn Flynn
Jean Koupa
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
4 × 200 m Freestyle relay 9:12.16  
Shanice Paraka
Savannah Tkatchenko
Tegan McCarthy
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
4 × 100 m Medley relay 4:38.31  
3 km Open Water
Mixed
Athlete Event Final
Time Rank
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
Samuel Seghers
Savannah Tkatchenko
Ryan Pini
4 × 50 m Freestyle relay 1:40.20 GR  
Ryan Pini
Barbara Vali-Skelton
Samuel Seghers
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane
4 × 50 m Medley relay 1:52.04  

Table tennis edit

 

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 edit

 

PNG qualified 14 athletes in taekwondo:

Women
  • Rose Tona (46 kg)
  • Theresa Tona (53 kg)
  • Doris David (53 kg)
  • Stephanie Kombo (63 kg)
  • Samantha Kassman (67 kg)
  • Noelyn Hetana (67 kg)
Men
  • Bobby Willie (54 kg)
  • Max Kassman (63 kg)
  • Rainner Peni(68 kg)
  • Henry Ori (74 kg)
  • Jonathan Paskalis (80 kg)
  • Colland Kokin (87 kg)
  • Ivan Kassman(87 kg)
  • Sam Ware(87 kg)
  • Steven Tommy (Reserve)(68 kg)[10]

Tennis edit

 

Singles edit

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 Lochlan Kitchen   Daneric Hazelman (FIJ)
L 4–6 0–6
Did not advance
Eddie Mera   Tebatibunga Tito (KIR)
L 4–6 3–6
Did not advance
Matthew Stubbings   Devashkar Reddy (FIJ)
W 6–2 6–2
  Aymeric Mara (VAN)
L 1–6 6–0 4–6
Did not advance
Women Patricia Apisah   Naia Guitton (TAH)
W 6–1 6–1
  Kalani Soli (ASA)
L 4–6 2–6
Did not advance
Violet Apisah BYE   Sisilia Teu (TGA)
W 6–0 6–0
  Lysiane Moto (NCL)
W 6–1 6–4
  Yaelle Honakoko (NCL)
L 3–6 7–6 4–6
  Anaeve Pain (NCL)
L 4–6 6–1 4–6
4
Abigail Tere-Apisah BYE   Lorraine Banimataku (VAN)
W 6–1 6–0
  Mayka Zima (TAH)
W 6–4 6–1
  Anaeve Pain (NCL)
W 6–1 7–5
  Yaelle Honakoko (NCL)
W 6–3 2–6 7–6
 
Marcia Tere-Apisah   Vinda Teally (SOL)
W 6–1 6–0
  Estelle Tehau (TAH)
W 6–1 6–1
  Anaeve Pain (NCL)
L 3–6 6–1 1–6
Did not advance

Doubles edit

Event Competitor Round of 16 Quarter Final Semi Final Final Rank
Opposition
Results
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Men Mark Gibbons
Matthew Stubbings
  Devashkar Reddy
Raynal Singh (FIJ)
W 6–4 6–4
  Heve Kelly
Angelo Yersin (TAH)
L 6–2 5–7 10–6
Did not advance
Lochlan Kitchen
Eddie Mera
  Cyril Jacobe
Aymeric Mara (VAN)
L 1–6 1–6
Did not advance
Women Abigail Tere-Apisah
Marcia Tere-Apisah
BYE   Florence Wasko
Kalani Soli (ASA)
W 6–3 6–0
  Estelle Tehau
Mayka Zima (TAH)
W 6–3 6–0
  Patricia Apisah
Violet Apisah (PNG)
W 6–3 6–3
 
Patricia Apisah
Violet Apisah
BYE   Vinda Teally
Geojimah Row (SOL)
W 6–1 6–0
  Lysiane Moto
Lindsey Nekiriai (NCL)
W 6–2 4–6 14–12
  Abigail Tere-Apisah
Marcia Tere-Apisah (PNG)
L 3–6 3–6
 
Mixed Violet Apisah
Matthew Stubbings
  Matavao Fanguna
Kendra Paea (TGA)
W 6–3 6–3
  Yaelle Honakoko
Guillaume Monot (NCL)
W 7–5 7–5
  Nickolas Ngodrela
Anaeve Pain (NCL)
W 6–3 6–2
  Abigail Tere-Apisah
Mark Gibbons (PNG)
L 3–6 5–7
 
Patricia Apisah
Lochlan Kitchen
  Julien Delaplane
Lindsey Nekiriai (NCL)
L 3–6 4–6
Did not advance
Abigail Tere-Apisah
Mark Gibbons
  Semisi Fanguna
Sisilia Teu (TGA)
W 6–1 6–0
  Kevin Maukoloa
Kalani Soli (ASA)
W 6–1 6–2
  Julien Delaplane
Lindsey Nekiriai (NCL)
W 6–3 6–3
  Violet Apisah
Matthew Stubbings (PNG)
W 6–3 7–5
 

Touch rugby edit

 

Papua New Guinea qualified men's and women's teams in touch rugby (38 athletes, maximum 14 per team):

Men

 Men's tournament.[11]

  • 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

 Women's tournament.[12]

  • 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 edit

 

Women

  • Rosemary Arua Ralfe
  • Rachel Sapery James

Men

  • Mairi Karl Feeger
  • Casmer Kapali Kamangip
  • Troy David Kua

Volleyball edit

 

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 edit

 

Papua New Guinea entered 15 weightlifters (8 men and 7 women) in 13 categories. The athletes won a total of 21 medals, 13 of them gold.

Men
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & Jerk Rank Total Rank
Raygori Lolo 56 kg 75 7 108 4 183 5
Andrew Sire 78 4 107 5 185 4
Morea Baru 62 kg 121   155   276  
Ignatius Morea 69 kg 95 12 105 12 200 13
Fred Oala 110 5 154   264 4
Toua Udia 77 kg 130   172   302  
Matagu Gaba 85 kg 115 9 152 7 267 7
Steven Kari 94 kg 140   204   344  
Women
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & Jerk Rank Total Rank
Thelma Toua 48 kg 70   90   160  
Dika Toua 53 kg NL 110   110 6
Doreen Ovia 58 kg 60 6 80 5 140 5
Sandra Ako 63 kg 80   103   183  
Guba Hale 69 kg 83   105   188  
Eden Kambi 75 kg 83   100 4 183 4
Loraine Harry +75 kg 83 7 107 6 190 6

References edit

  1. ^ "Team PNG". Port Moresby 2015. 2015. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Athletes: Papua New Guinea". Pacific Games 2015. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  3. ^ PNG boxers ready. PNG Loop. 20 June 2015
  4. ^ PNG Cricket Team Female. pg2015.gems.pro
  5. ^ PNG Cricket Team Male. pg2015.gems.pro
  6. ^ "PNG athletes and doping". The National. 29 October 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Rugby Union 7s Female: Game2 Result" (PDF). pg2015.gems.pro. 2015 Pacific Games. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  8. ^ "Rugby Union 7s Female: Papua New Guinea". pg2015.gems.pro. 2015 Pacific Games. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  9. ^ "Pacific Games 2015 Team" (PDF). PNGSI. 26 April 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Taekwondo names train-on squad - The National". 15 December 2014.
  11. ^ "PNG Team – Touch Football Male". pg2015.gems.pro. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  12. ^ "PNG Team – Touch Football Female". pg2015.gems.pro. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.