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Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge Lae raises K87,000 for Team PNG
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Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge Lae raises K87,000 for Team PNG

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee hosted a corporate golf challenge in Lae, raising K87,000.
  • Funds will support Team PNG at the 2026 Commonwealth and Youth Olympic Games.
  • The event, supported by the Prime Minister, is a long-standing fundraising initiative.

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) successfully hosted the Lae leg of the Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge, a key fundraising event for national athletes. Held at the Lae Golf Club, the tournament saw 30 corporate teams compete in a four-person Ambrose format.

This year's event generated K87,000 through registration and hole-in-one fees. These crucial funds are earmarked to support Team PNG's participation in two major international competitions: the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Established in 1998, the Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge has become a flagship event for the PNGOC, spanning over 27 years. The tournament enjoys patronage from successive Prime Ministers, with current Prime Minister James Marape and his office lending their support this year. This tradition underscores the nation's leadership commitment to championing Papua New Guinean sports on the global stage.

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