The President of the PNG Kickboxing Federation (PNGKBF), Stanley Nandex MBE ML,  on behalf of the executive board, athletes, and the wider kickboxing fraternity,  expresses profound sorrow following the passing of esteemed sports administrator, the Late Ronnie Mea , on March 9th, 2026. The Late Ronnie John Mea was a cornerstone of the PNG Sports Foundation , serving the nation with a level of dedication that set the gold standard for sports administration in Papua New Guinea.

The Australian Government and Special Olympics Papua New Guinea (PNG) are expanding inclusive sporting opportunities for children and young people with disabilities in the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province communities.    Made possible by the Australian Government’s Play for Equity fund, the funding supports Special Olympics PNG’s mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. 

From left to right: PNG Sports Foundation Operations & Development Director Geoffrey Gideon; SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare; PNG Olympic Committee Secretary General Desmond Kaviagu; and PNG Sports Foundation Marketing & Events Director John Susuve. The South Pacific (SP) Sports Awards officially launched its 34th edition of the annual event today (Tuesday, 24 February 2026), at the Sir John Guise Stadium Conference Room in Port Moresby.  South Pacific Brewe