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

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

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

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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

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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

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Papua New Guinea qualified four athletes in beach volleyball:

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

Bodybuilding

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Women

  • Pau Moses
  • Misa Avefa

Men

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

Boxing

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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

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

  Women

Women's tournament.[4]

Men

Men's tournament.[5]

Field hockey

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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

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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 30) 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 30) 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 30) 0 0
14 3MF Alwin Komolong (1994-11-02) 2 November 1994 (age 30) 0 0   Madang
17 3MF Jacob Sabua (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 30) 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 30) 0 0   Oro
11 4FW Emmanuel Yawi 0 0
13 4FW Tommy Semmy (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 30)   Hekari United
19 4FW Pettyshen Elijah (1993-07-12) 12 July 1993 (age 31) 0 0   Admiralty

Golf

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Women

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

Men

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

Karate

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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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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

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Rugby sevens

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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

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Women

  • Rose Lee Numa
  • Janet Vaa

Men

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

Shooting

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Singles

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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

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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

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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

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Women

  • Rosemary Arua Ralfe
  • Rachel Sapery James

Men

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

Volleyball

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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

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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

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  7. ^ "Rugby Union 7s Female: Game2 Result" (PDF). pg2015.gems.pro. 2015 Pacific Games. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
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  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.
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