Papua New Guinea at the 2023 Pacific Games

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Papua New Guinea at the
2023 Pacific Games
IOC codePNG
National federationPapua New Guinea Olympic Committee
19 November 2023 (2023-11-19) – 2 December 2023 (2023-12-02)
Competitors310 (164 men and 146 women) in 14 sports
Flag bearersRamona Padio
Matthew Stubbings
OfficialsFaye-Zina Lalo (chef de mission)
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold
29
Silver
37
Bronze
39
Total
105
Pacific Games appearances
← 2019
2027 →

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[edit]

In September, 2022, the Papua New Guinea Pacific Games Association (PNGPGA) appointed Faye-Zina Lalo as Chef de Mission.[3]

Competitors[edit]

The following is the list of number of competitors confirmed for the Games.

Sport Men Women Total
Athletics 32 14 46
Basketball 16 16 32
Bodybuilding 7 0 7
Boxing 12 8 20
Field hockey 9 9 18
Football 23 23 46
Golf 4 4 8
Netball — 12 12
Rugby sevens 12 12 24
Swimming 5 6 11
Tennis 4 4 8
Touch rugby 14 14 28
Volleyball 16 16 32
Weightlifting 10 8 18
Total 164 146 310

Athletics[edit]

Main article: Athletics at the 2023 Pacific Games

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[edit]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Emmanuel Anis 100 m 10.76 2 Q 10.99 4 Did not advance
Leroy Kamau 10.51 1 Q 10.73 1 Q DSQ
Pais Wisil 10.60 1 Q 10.63 1 Q 10.76 4
Daniel Baul 200 m 21.62 2 Q 21.82 2 Q 21.36 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Leroy Kamau 21.61 1 Q 22.15 4 q 21.24 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Pais Wisil 21.94 1 Q 22.37 1 Q 21.92 6
Benjamin Aliel 400 m 48.23 1 Q — 47.17 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Daniel Baul 48.44 1 Q 47.21 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Emmanuel Wanga 49.34 2 Q 48.43 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adolf Kauba 800 m 1:53.89 4 q — 1:54.99 5
Jiuteis Robinson DSQ Did not advance
Lot Samare 1:56.50 5 q 2:00.60 8
Juteis Robinson 1500 m — 4:06.44 6
Israel Takap 4:18.86 10
Aquila Turalom 3:59.02 5
Wilford Baia 5000 m — 16:34.26 9
Dilu Goiye 16:05.52 7
Siune Kagl 15:30.02 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Dilu Goiye 10000 m — 33:57.08 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
James Kuadua 34:38.13 4
Siune Kagl 35:00.87 8
Robert Oa 110 m hurdles 15.18 3 Q — 14.81 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Daniel Baul 400 m hurdles 53.23 1 Q — 52.75 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Sialis Passinghan 55.23 1 Q 54.37 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
William Peka 55.58 2 Q 52.86 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Abel Siune 3000 m steeplechase — 10:03.13 5
Israel Takap 10:13.89 6
Aquila Turalom 9:26.10 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Emmanuel Anis
Daniel Baul
Pais Wisil
Leroy Kamau
Emmanuel Wanga[a] 		4×100 m relay 41.31 2 Q — 40.59 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Daniel Baul
Emmanuel Wanga
Leroy Kamau
Benjamin Aliel 		4×400 m relay — 3:13.53 1st place, gold medalist(s)
James Gundu Half marathon — 1:16:42.00 8
Siune Kagl 1:11:34.00 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Wilford Baia 1:21:21.00 12
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Isila Apkup 100 m 12.00 1 Q 12.06 2 Q 11.86 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
200 m 24.87 2 Q — 24.43 4
400 m 60.45 3 Q 57.14 4
Leonie Beu 100 m 12.19 2 Q 12.15 3 Q 12.17 5
200 m 24.78 1 Q — 24.22 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
400 m 57.40 2 Q 56.42 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adrine Monagi 100 m 12.00 1 Q 12.17 2 Q 12.10 4
100 m hurdles 14.13 1 Q — 14.29 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Salome Yaling 200 m 27.42 6 Did not advance
Scholastica Herman 1500 m — 4:44.79 4
5000 m 18:38.93 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
10,000 m DNF –
Mary Kua 800 m 2:30.18 7
1500 m 5:16.95 9
3000 m steeplechase DNF –
Christina Moiyang 5000 m 20:27.76 48:46.48 11
10,000 m 48:46.48 7
Mary Tenge 5000 m 19:43.31 7
10,000 m DNF –
3000 m steeplechase 12:11.04 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adrine Monagi
Isila Apkup
Edna Boafob
Leonie Beu 		4×100 m relay 46.49 1 Q — 46.10 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Isila Apkup
Edna Boafob
Adrine Monagi
Leonie Beu 		4×400 m relay — 3:49.11 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Scholastica Herman Half marathon — 1:32:30.00 7
Mary Tenge 1:43:00.00 10

Field events[edit]

Men
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Eldan Toti Long jump 5.80 m 12
High jump DNS
Karo Iga Long jump 6.49 m 8
Pole vault NM —
Robert Oa Triple jump 14.22 m 5
Lakona Gerega Javelin throw 61.67 m 6
Kenny Moalley 62.62 m 5
Women
Athlete Event Final
Distance Position
Edna Boafob High jump 1.45 m =6
Rellie Kaputin Long jump 5.89 m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Triple jump 11.90 m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
High jump 1.60 m 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Sharon Toako Discus throw 37.82 m 7
Javelin throw 45.49 m 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Hammer throw 36.22 m 9

Combined events[edit]

Men's decathlon
Athlete Event 100 m LJ SP HJ 400 m 110H DT PV JT 1500 m 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 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Points 876 774 533 749 828 718 468 617 631 567
Women's heptathlon
Athlete Event 100H HJ SP 200 m LJ JT 800 m 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 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Points 773 588 673 865 573 529 605

Para-athletics[edit]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Steven Abraham (T46) 100 m
ambulant 		11.81 1 q 11.63 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Judah Gomoga (T/F37) 13.20 4 q 13.47 8
Joel Weibiong (T/F46) 12.31 2 q 12.23 4
Junior Dennis (T47/F46) Shot put
ambulant 		— 9.35 m 12
Javelin throw
ambulant 		— 44.25 m 5
Netty Kave (F44) Shot put
ambulant 		— 9.61 m 7
Javelin throw
ambulant 		— 38.84 m 8
Archie Raiwong (F37) Shot put
ambulant 		— 9.22 m 13
Javelin throw
ambulant 		— 18.95 m 12
Jerome Bunge Shot put
secured throw 		— 8.97 m 5
Morea Mararos — 7.70 m 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Women
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Manega Tapari (T47/F46) 100 m
ambulant 		— 15.05 4
Shot put
ambulant 		— 8.14 m 6
Javelin throw
ambulant 		— 25.24 m 6
Regina Edward Shot put
ambulant 		— 8.48 m 4
Javelin throw
ambulant 		— 26.56 m 4

a Athletes who participated in the heats only.

Basketball[edit]

Main article: Basketball at the 2023 Pacific Games

5×5 basketball[edit]

Summary
Team Event Preliminary round Qualifying finals Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea Men's Men's  Solomon Islands
W 81–34 		 Guam
L 77–96 		 Samoa
W 87–72 		2  New Caledonia
L 78–87 		Did not advance
Papua New Guinea Women's Women's  Tahiti
L 38–84 		 Cook Islands
L 37–59 		 Tonga
L 46–67 		4 did not advance

Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Basketball at the 2023 Pacific Games – 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[edit]

Main article: Basketball at the 2023 Pacific Games – 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[edit]

Summary
Team Event Pool play Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's tournament  American Samoa
W 13–10 		 Samoa
W 21–9 		 New Caledonia
L 11–21 		 Marshall Islands
W 17–16 		 Solomon Islands
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Papua New Guinea women's Women's tournament  Guam
W 18–14 		 French Polynesia
L 9–21 		 Tonga
L 12–13 		 New Caledonia
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Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Basketball at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's 3×3 tournament
Team roster

Women's tournament[edit]

Main article: Basketball at the 2023 Pacific Games – Women's 3×3 tournament
Team roster

Bodybuilding[edit]

Main article: Bodybuilding at the 2023 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Bodybuilding Federation announced a team of seven athletes on 9 November 2023.[9]

Boxing[edit]

Main article: Boxing at the 2023 Pacific Games

The Papua New Guinea Boxing Union announced an initial 20-member squad (12 men and 8 women) on 12 October, 2023.[10]

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Field hockey[edit]

Main article: Field hockey at the 2023 Pacific Games
Summary

Key:

Team Event Round-robin Semifinal Final
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's tournament  Vanuatu
W 6–1 		 Solomon Islands
W 2–1 		 Tonga
L 2–3 		 Samoa
W 4–2 		 Fiji
L 3–5 		2  Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea women's Women's tournament  Vanuatu
D 2–2 		 Solomon Islands
L 0–2 		 Samoa
L 0–1 		 Fiji
L 0–2 		 Tonga
W 3–1 		4  Fiji

Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Field hockey at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's tournament

The Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation selected a 9-member roster for the Games.

Team roster

Women's tournament[edit]

Main article: Field hockey at the 2023 Pacific Games – Women's tournament

The Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation selected a 9-member roster for the Games.

Team roster

Football[edit]

Main article: Football at the 2023 Pacific Games
Summary
Team Event Preliminary round Semifinal Final
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's  Tuvalu
W w/o 		 Vanuatu
D 1–1 		— 2 Did not advance
Papua New Guinea women's Women's  American Samoa
W 9–0 		 Cook Islands
W 3–0 		 New Caledonia
D 2–2 		1  Samoa
W 5–1 		 Fiji
W 4–1 		1st place, gold medalist(s)

Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Football at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's tournament
Team roster

Head coach: Australia Warren Moon

Moon named his 23-man squad on 13 November 2023.[11]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Dave Tomare (1997-04-26)26 April 1997 (aged 26) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
1GK Ronald Warisan (1989-09-20)20 September 1989 (aged 34) 22 0 Papua New Guinea Lae City
1GK Vagi Koniel (1996-10-26)26 October 1996 (aged 27) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Lae City
2DF Abel Redenut (1995-04-17)17 April 1995 (aged 28) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Daniel Joe (1990-05-29)29 May 1990 (aged 33) 21 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Godfrey Haro (1998-06-30)30 June 1998 (aged 25) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Southern Strikers
2DF Thomas Yagum (1995-05-21)21 May 1995 (aged 28) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Lae City
2DF Nathaniel Eddie 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Karo Kila (2002-09-27)27 September 2002 (aged 21) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
2DF Philip Steven (1995-01-19)19 January 1995 (aged 28) 3 0 Papua New Guinea Port Moresby
3MF Emmanuel Simon (1992-12-25)25 December 1992 (aged 30) 23 4 Papua New Guinea Lae City
3MF Joseph Joe (2002-06-14)14 June 2002 (aged 21) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Rex Naime (2003-10-23)23 October 2003 (aged 20) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Oberth Simon (2001-01-01)1 January 2001 (aged 22) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Yagi Yasasa (2000-08-17)17 August 2000 (aged 23) 3 0 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Nigel Dabinyaba (1992-10-26)26 October 1992 (aged 31) 19 11 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
3MF Tizoki Tangol 0 0 Papua New Guinea
4FW Troy Dobbin 0 0 Papua New Guinea Gulf Komara
4FW Ati Kepo (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 27) 7 3 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
4FW Tommy Semmy (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 29) 14 5 Australia Dandenong City
4FW Kenneth Arah (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 27) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Gulf Komara
4FW Kolu Kepo (1993-07-15)15 July 1993 (aged 30) 9 4 Papua New Guinea Hekari United
4FW Pascal Kundi (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 27) 0 0 Papua New Guinea Port Moresby Strikers
Group play
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Vanuatu 2 1 1 0 7 1 +6 4 Knockout stage
2  Papua New Guinea 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 4
3  Tuvalu 2 0 0 2 0 9 −9 0
Updated to match(es) played on 23 November 2023. Source: SOL23
Papua New Guinea 3–0 (w/o) Tuvalu
Report
Vanuatu 1–1 Papua New Guinea
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Women's tournament[edit]

Main article: Football at the 2023 Pacific Games – Women's tournament
Team roster

Head coach:Papua New Guinea Frederica Siwin-Sakette [12]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Faith Kasiray (1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 (age 24) 6 0 Papua New Guinea POM
2DF Anashtasia Gunemba
5 2DF Olivia Upaupa (1992-06-06) 6 June 1992 (age 31) 30 9 Papua New Guinea Lae
2DF Serah Waida
2DF Georgina Bakani
2DF Michaelyne Butubu
2 2DF Lavinia Hola (1999-03-22) 22 March 1999 (age 25) 5 0 Papua New Guinea POM
20 2DF Gloria Laeli (1997-03-25) 25 March 1997 (age 27) 2 0 Papua New Guinea POM
16 3MF Rumona Morris (1993-06-05) 5 June 1993 (age 30) 2 0 Papua New Guinea POM
3MF Ramona Padio
3MF Phylis Pala
4FW Calista Maneo
4FW Marie Kaipu
4FW Nenny Elipas
Christie Maneu
Mavis Singara
Merolyne Sali
Arnolda Dou
Ginnimarie Wambi
Glories Miag
Mayah Samai
Fidorah Namuesh
Grace Batiy
Group play
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Papua New Guinea 3 2 1 0 14 2 +12 7 Knockout stage
2  New Caledonia 3 2 1 0 11 4 +7 7
3  Cook Islands 3 1 0 2 5 8 −3 3 Advance to 5th–8th placement matches
4  American Samoa 3 0 0 3 0 16 −16 0 Advance to 9th place match
Updated to match(es) played on 20 November 2023. Source: SOL23
Papua New Guinea 9–0 American Samoa
 Report
SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2, Honiara
Referee: Ben Ariel Aukwai (Solomon Islands)
Papua New Guinea 3–0 Cook Islands
 Report
SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2, Honiara
New Caledonia 2–2 Papua New Guinea
 Report
SIFF Academy Fields 1 & 2, Honiara
Referee: Ben Ariel Aukwai (Solomon Islands)
Semifinal
Papua New Guinea 5–1 Samoa
 Report
Gold medal final
Papua New Guinea 4–1 Fiji
 Report
Referee: Calvin Berg (New Zealand)

Golf[edit]

Main article: Golf at the 2023 Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea will enter four male and four female golfers into the Pacific Games tournament.

Individual
Athlete Event Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Total
Score Score Score Score Score Par Rank
Morgan Annato Men's 70 76 71 69 286 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Soti Dinki 82 76 79 72 309 =14
Vagi James 73 71 78 74 296 =4
Gideon Tikili 77 77 74 71 299 =6
Margaret Lavaki Women's 76 77 78 77 308 =5
Natalie Mok 80 79 77 72 308 =5
Kristine Seko 80 77 81 DSQ —
Aiomana Winchcombe 86 90 84 85 345 24
Team
Athlete Event Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Total
Score Score Score Score Score Par Rank
Papua New Guinea men's
Morgan Annato
Soti Dinki
Vagi James
Gideon Tikili 		Men's team 220 223 223 212 878 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Papua New Guinea women's
Margaret Lavaki
Natalie Mok
Kristine Seko
Aiomana Winchcombe 		Women's team 236 233 239 226 934 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Netball[edit]

Main article: Netball at the 2023 Pacific Games
Summary
Team Event Group stage Semifinal Final / GM / Cl.
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Papua New Guinea Women's tournament  Tonga
L 54–62 		 Cook Islands
W 68–36 		 Vanuatu
W 98–13 		 Niue
W 90–24 		2  Fiji
L 45–59 		 Samoa
L 49–52 		4
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[edit]

Main article: Rugby sevens at the 2023 Pacific Games
Summary
Team Event Pool round Quarterfinal Semifinal Final / BM / GM
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's tournament  Wallis and Futuna
W 35–0 		 Tahiti
W 62–0 		 Solomon Islands
W 21–10 		1  American Samoa
W 39–5 		 Fiji
L 10–24 		 Tonga
L 7–19 		4
Papua New Guinea women's Women's tournament  American Samoa
W 35–0 		 Nauru
W 31–0 		 Tonga
W 33–5 		1 —  Wallis and Futuna
W 26–5 		 Fiji
L 7–17 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Rugby sevens at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's tournament
Team roster

Women's tournament[edit]

Main article: Rugby sevens at the 2023 Pacific Games – Women's tournament
Team roster

Swimming[edit]

Main article: Swimming at the 2023 Pacific Games

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
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Thomas Chen
Felix Devlin
Holly John
Josh Tarere
Mathew Vali
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Abigail Ai Tom
Joanna Chen
Allana Kirarock
Rhannah Makail
Jhnayali Tokome-Garap
Georgia-Leigh Vele

Tennis[edit]

Main article: Tennis at the 2023 Pacific Games

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 		3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Mark Gibbons
Matthew Stubbings 		Doubles — 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 		— 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 		1st place, gold medalist(s)
Michaela Mesa
Namet Sanewai 		Doubles —  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 		1st place, gold medalist(s)
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 		— 2 did not advance
Papua New Guinea women's Women's team  Nauru
W 3–0 		 Tonga
W 2–1 		— 1 Q  Solomon Islands
L 1–2 		 Tonga
W 2–0 		3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Touch rugby[edit]

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2023 Pacific Games
Summary
Team Event Round-robin Semifinal Final
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's Kiribati Kiribati
W 18–2 		Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
W 14–2 		Cook Islands Cook Islands
W 6–2 		Niue Niue
W 5–1 		Fiji Fiji
W 3–2 		Samoa Samoa
D 2–2 		Norfolk Island Norfolk Island
– 		1 Niue Niue
W 3–2 		Samoa Samoa
L 7–8 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Papua New Guinea women's Women's Niue Niue
W 10–3 		Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
W 18–0 		Cook Islands Cook Islands
W 9–2 		Fiji Fiji
D 4–4 		Samoa Samoa
W 3–2 		— 1 Cook Islands Cook Islands
W 7–5 		Samoa Samoa
L 7–8 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Papua New Guinea mixed Mixed Niue Niue
W 6–3 		Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
W 13–1 		Cook Islands Cook Islands
W 9–3 		Fiji Fiji
D 6–6 		Samoa Samoa
L 6–7 		— 2 Fiji Fiji
W 6–5 		Samoa Samoa
L 6–7 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Men's tournament[edit]

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2023 Pacific Games – 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[edit]

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2023 Pacific Games – 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[edit]

Main article: Touch rugby at the 2023 Pacific Games – Mixed tournament
Mixed team roster
  • Mixed team event – one team of 14 players from men's and women's squads

Volleyball[edit]

Main article: Volleyball at the 2023 Pacific Games

Beach[edit]

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)

–

–

–
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) 		— 3

–

–

–

Indoor[edit]

Summary
Team Event Preliminary round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / GM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Papua New Guinea men's Men's  Tuvalu
W 3–0 		 American Samoa
W 3–1 		 Fiji
W 3–0 		 French Polynesia
W 3–2 		1  Tonga
W 3–0 		 New Caledonia
W 3–1 		 French Polynesia
L 0–3 		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Papua New Guinea women's Women's  Solomon Islands
W 3–2 		 French Polynesia
L 0–3 		 American Samoa
L 0–3 		— 3  Fiji
L 0–3 		Did not advance

Men's tournament[edit]

Team roster

Women's tournament[edit]

Team roster

The roster was announced 8 November 2023.[17]

Head coach: Ula Gima

Weightlifting[edit]

Main article: Weightlifting at the 2023 Pacific Games

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
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & jerk Rank Total Rank
Gahuna Nauari 55 kg 88 kg 4 NL – – –
Simeon Dago 85 kg 6 105 kg 5 190 kg 5
Morea Baru 61 kg 123 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s) NL – – –
Kevau Baru 88 kg 4 118 kg 5 206 kg 4
Kari Kari 67 kg 97 kg 5 125 kg 6 222 kg 6
Sepa Junior Simoi 96 kg 122 kg 6 161 kg 6 283 kg 6
Women
Athlete Event Snatch Rank Clean & jerk Rank Total Rank
Konio Toua 45 kg 50 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 66 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 116 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Bede Igo 51 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 56 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 107 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Dika Toua 49 kg 76 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s) 90 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s) 166 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Thelma Toua 66 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 82 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 148 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Noi Igo 87 kg 86 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 109 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 195 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

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