Water PNG claims inaugural Perpetual Shield Dart Competition title
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Water PNG has won the inaugural Perpetual Shield Dart Competition, defeating hosts SP Brewery in the final.
- The five-week tournament fostered teamwork and corporate relationships among teams from SP Brewery, PNG Power, and Water PNG.
- The competition aimed to strengthen bonds between three vital organizations in Papua New Guinea.
Water PNG emerged as the champions of the inaugural Perpetual Shield Dart Competition, securing a victory over host SP Brewery in a closely contested final match. The tournament, which spanned five weeks, brought together employees from three key organizations in Papua New Guinea: SP Brewery, PNG Power, and Water PNG.
The friendly inter-company competition was designed with the primary goal of fostering enhanced teamwork, promoting sportsmanship, and building stronger corporate relationships among the participating entities. It provided a platform for employees to engage in healthy competition outside of their regular work environments.
By bringing together vital organizations, the Perpetual Shield Dart Competition aimed to strengthen the bonds and understanding between these crucial sectors of Papua New Guinea's economy. The event concluded on Friday, August 7, 2026, marking a successful first edition of what is hoped to become a recurring fixture.
Originally published by Post-Courier in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.