Team Up PNG Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Inclusive Sports Showcase

Team Up PNG proudly commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the global theme: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” 

The event highlighted the achievements of para-athletes and showcased how sport fosters dignity, equality, and participation across communities. 

Key activities  included: 

• Screening of Stories of Change from the Sports for Good program, dedicated to  National Para Athletes; 

• Inclusive sports activities featuring Basketball for Good, NRL League Bilong  Laif, Hockey Hooking in for Health, and the Inclusive GymBad program; and 

• Advocacy campaigns amplifying the role of sport in advancing social progress. 

Hosted at Taurama Aquatic Indoor Center Court on 3rd November 2025, the commemoration brought together athletes, partners, and community members to celebrate inclusion through sport. 

National Para Athlete and 2025 Oceania Badminton Gold Medalist, Ms. Regina Edwards, shared: “Sport has given me a platform to show that disability is not inability. 

“Today, we  celebrate inclusion, and I am proud to stand with Team Up PNG in proving that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the joy of participation.” 

Through the support of the Australian Government, Team Up PNG continues to champion equality, inclusion, safety, and regional unity. The collaboration of diverse programs under Team Up reflects the power of sport to unite communities and foster disability-inclusive societies. 

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