<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SPORTS TOK MAGAZINE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoting Sports in PNG]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:51:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Special Olympics PNG receive boost ahead of international event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Special Olympics Papua New Guinea (SOPNG) received timely support from Brian Bell Group ahead of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific 3x3 Basketball Tournament in Manila, Philippines.   Brian Bell Group donated SOPNG with T-shirts, water bottles, sports shorts, and water coolers worth K5,000. The items were delivered to SOPNG during the Walk for Inclusion on October 24th at Sir John Guise Stadium.   Colgate-Palmolive PNG also supported the organization that looks after the special needs...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/special-olympics-png-receive-boost-ahead-of-international-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af25489c2ee3e3a7f31ef08</guid><category><![CDATA[Team PNG]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:22:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_17bcafd430b146a7a3bc6dbcb7c23e0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gereka Bombers edge out Gordons Kokofas in PoM AFL Semifinal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gereka Bombers held off the fast-finishing Gordons Kokofas with 11 goals and 4 behinds (70 points) to 9 goals and 4 behinds (58 points) in the Jaki Enterprise Limited Port Moresby AFL Men’s Senior Division Semifinal on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Colts Oval. Gereka Bombers started the opening quarter with high energy, scoring 5 goals (30 points), while the Kokofas recorded 1 goal and 2 behinds (8 points), trailing the Bombers by 22 points. The Bombers lost their momentum in the second...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/gereka-bombers-edge-out-gordons-kokofas-in-pom-afl-semifinal-thriller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af1539758b6a78fefe572b0</guid><category><![CDATA[AFL]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_62aa918e5e344ea88439fa88db6c223a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent Hodkinson to join PNG Chiefs Football Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PNG Chiefs welcomed former NRL halfback Trent Hodkinson to its Football Department with the State of Origin-winning playmaker set to join the club as its Development and Pathways Coach. The position will play a critical role for the PNG Chiefs in establishing and enhancing its pathways systems across the country, with Hodkinson’s experience helping the club to progress emerging talent across Papua New Guinea. Hodkinson will work closely with the PNG Hunters Coach Paul Aiton and the side...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/trent-hodkinson-to-join-png-chiefs-football-department</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af131784a8829729b1629e4</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:17:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_d0a6cab956e246ed973b652a6121c28d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citi Group PNG supports Last Man Standing Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citi Group PNG stepped in to sponsor the NGBC-sponsored Last Man Standing Grand Final prizes, slated for 15 November 2026, at Port Moresby.   General Manager of Citi Group Saif Jugari announced the prize sponsorship, sharing an analogy by comparing the development of young fighters to education.   “When you complete your bachelor's degree, you progress to your master's degree, and then enter the workforce,” he said.   “Similarly, young fighters need to progress from amateur competition to...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/citi-group-png-supports-last-man-standing-finals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee928cb4d13b3b69c0905e</guid><category><![CDATA[FIGHT SPORTS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:53:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_31293831f0ea4d759962e5e66cb0bf74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ireland aims to introduce Wushu to PNG]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Ireland Governor Byron Chan is exploring a partnership with Hong Kong to introduce Wushu to Papua New Guinea, with the province potentially becoming the starting point for developing the traditional Chinese martial art in the country.   Governor Chan met with Wushu World champion Master Wong Lae and national coach Master John Lizhou in Hong Kong this week to discuss opportunities for introducing the sport to New Ireland and, in time, expanding its reach across PNG.   Wushu, often referred...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/new-ireland-aims-to-introduce-wushu-to-png</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee8b12342a5dee8346a8bd</guid><category><![CDATA[FIGHT SPORTS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:36:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_f63d42ebd10a49aca330571b6fca2678~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITI's Lae Campus celebrates Founder’s Day with sporting games]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Training Institute’s Lae Campus celebrated its annual Founder’s Day with sporting activities on Friday, 30 October 2026, at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium Indoor Complex.  More than 500 students from the learning institution participated in basketball, volleyball, and musical chairs competitions.  The day was filled with fun, laughter, excitement, and friendly competition, creating an electric atmosphere among the students and ITI staff. ITI shared the significance of the event on...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/iti-s-lae-campus-celebrates-founder-s-day-with-sporting-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aed279be492e56cda0b4ad9</guid><category><![CDATA[OTHERS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:11:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_bb650b5b891247039fd0a6f060580c1d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFPNG preparing for All-Stars tourney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) is preparing to host its All-Stars tournament, slated for 26-28 February 2027 in Port Moresby.  Before the all-stars event, BFPNG will stage its Open Men’s and Women’s National Trials from November 24-27, 2026, in the nation’s capital.  BFPNG President David Peter explained the upcoming All-Stars tournament, which serves as a selection platform for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti. “The federation is now embarking on the all-stars concept...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/bfpng-preparing-for-all-stars-tourney</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aebf998f2cd548a578881b2</guid><category><![CDATA[BASKETBALL]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:17:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_ba91c4bf83f24defafb18ffffd186f34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNGRFL commends Orchids, Kumuls efforts following RLWC26 campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) extends its gratitude to the Santos PNG Orchids and PNG LNG Kumuls following the conclusion of their Rugby League World Cup 2026 campaigns. PNGRFL Chairman Sandis Tsaka acknowledges the commitment, courage, and pride shown by both teams, which represented Papua New Guinea on the world stage.  He also recognizes that while the results were not what the country had hoped for, they provided an important indication of the state of rugby league...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/pngrfl-commends-orchids-kumuls-efforts-following-rlwc26-campaigns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aead5807f182ee42f919c57</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_96242cc4ff134fce94781569d9458f8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ishmael Vaieke joins Hunters Pre-season Train-on Squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moni Plus NCDC Port Moresby Vipers utility, Ishmael Vaieke, received a call-up for the SP PNG Hunters pre-season train-on squad following a standout season with the Vipers in the Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup 2026 season.  Young Vaieke came through the Kaugere Seagulls Rugby League Club, a community club participating in the Moresby South Rugby Football League (MSRFL) competition.  He had a breakout year at the end of the MSRFL 2023 season, where the PRK Gulf Isou scouted the budding talent...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/ishmael-vaieke-joins-hunters-pre-season-train-on-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aebdceeb4af97e1a5f1c880</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_198be4408c3443c0a8ef240379162b51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhyse Martin brings down the curtain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Papua New Guinea Kumuls international, Rhyse Martin, has announced his retirement from rugby league after twelve colorful, challenging years of playing “the greatest game of all.” Martin laced up the boots in his final home game against Samoa at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby before finishing his career against England in Sydney during the last pool match of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 tournament. He has enjoyed a decorated twelve-year rugby league career in the...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/rhyse-martin-brings-down-the-curtain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aebd2934c5b2b2938b5d057</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:03:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_f6534c9bdc2e4404aae394c282e92030~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waisa Rake Rabbitohs are Erave Rugby League Champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waisa Rake Rabbitohs secured the Erave Rugby League title after holding off the Ambo Roosters 4-2 in a nail-biting Senior Men’s Grand Final on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Kamare Oval in Erave Station, Southern Highlands Province.  It was a close encounter that kept the raucous crowd screaming and shouting at the top of their lungs. The 80-minute contest was brutal and physical, with the Rabbitohs scoring an unconverted try to edge past the Roosters by 2 points.  Reigning premiers, Ambo...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/waisa-rake-rabbitohs-are-erave-rugby-league-champions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aeab20156966fa7ef78d7f6</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:32:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_c98ff5b7ee014843ae2a145f3050de11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball Federation of PNG to host National Trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) announced that it would stage the Open Men’s and Women’s National Trials, scheduled for 24-27 November 2026 in Port Moresby.  BFPNG President David Peter confirmed that after the conclusion of the regional championships and the PNG Games’ cancellation, the governing body is ready to stage the national trials.  “Since our trials have been delayed as we waited for all regional championships to be completed, as well as the PNG Unity Games to...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/basketball-federation-of-png-to-host-national-trials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aeaa85ebc7fa2636a7296f7</guid><category><![CDATA[BASKETBALL]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_eea972049be246a894a9d3db7c14c480~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trukai backs PNGOC with K500,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trukai Industries Limited presented a K500,000 cheque to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) today (November 3rd) at the CHM Building Corporate office in Gordons, Port Moresby. The 2026 Trukai Fun Run T-shirt auctions raised more than K550,000 collectively across two regional corporate auction events, including Port Moresby and Lae, to support Team PNG. Port Moresby raised approximately K402,000 by selling 20,100 t-shirts to support 74 schools. The top bidder of the night was the...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/trukai-backs-pngoc-with-k500-000</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae96d7e4826dbe6cdd6d52f</guid><category><![CDATA[Team PNG]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_c520156df9ac401794e2d1c75ee0105d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hekari Academy claim U-18 Men’s National Youth Soccer League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PNG Hekari Academy FC defeated Lae City FC 3-0 to clinch the U-18 Men’s National Youth Soccer League title on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The clash of the capital boys and Morobean lads saw a tight contest in the first quarter. However, Hekari opened the scoring before the water break and doubled the advantage, taking a 2-0 lead at halftime. The goals were hard to come by in the second half as both sides tightened their defence. As the minutes wore...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/hekari-academy-claim-u-18-men-s-national-youth-soccer-league</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae80c8a2428d7bfb43d839d</guid><category><![CDATA[SOCCER]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:44:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_5c1251358d3c4ee7ab6f5d14586baa90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Orchids win Fiji Airways Cairns 7s tourney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Orchids were crowned the Fiji Airways Cairns Rugby 7s Tournament Champions after edging out Tonga’s Saints Academy 14-12 on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Manunda’s Stan Williams Park in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.   The men from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB) stayed undefeated through to the pool games right up to the grand final. They walked away as the ultimate champions with a $20,000.00 prize money.  The Black Orchids were outstanding in the two-day tournament,...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/black-orchids-win-fiji-airways-cairns-7s-tourney</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae7f3752428d7bfb43d44ae</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY UNION]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:09:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_5a837b8920ba4cb88b1552e80200e83b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries force reshuffle in Kumuls line-up against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PNG LNG Kumuls coach, Jason Demetriou, made several changes to the team’s line-up following a couple of injuries to key players during the match against Samoa last Saturday (October 24th).    Coach Demetriou reshuffled the backline and forwards, while blooding three debutants to face England in their final group stage match.      Center Zac Laybutt shifts to fullback, which pushes Morea Morea Junior to the reserves, and Nene Macdonald returns to the side from illness, who will partner...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/injuries-force-reshuffle-in-kumuls-line-up-against-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae4403bb1a8eea8ba139291</guid><category><![CDATA[RUGBY LEAGUE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_2417a19d3f82433b95449dc249cc1900~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Man Standing Grand Final ready to rumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Papua New Guinea Kickboxing Federation (PNGKBF) formally launched the National Gaming Control Board-sponsored Kumite Last Man Standing Grand Final on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Center in Port Moresby. Last Man Standing, a new concept developed by the PNG Kickboxing Federation this year, is a series of tournaments. Heats 1, 2, and 3 were hosted early this year, with the grand final slated for November 16th in the nation’s capital.   Eight fighters have survived...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/last-man-standing-grand-final-ready-to-rumble</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae43a760f4ce9ea490dbbfd</guid><category><![CDATA[FIGHT SPORTS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:52:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_f2521f7cf8584649a8e6faaac7777a41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rupiah Construction imited MD lauds Kewabi Basketball Association, Highlands Regional Basketball Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonny Kondo, a local businessman from Riwi village in the Ialibu-Pangia District of Southern Highlands Province, has praised the executives of the Kewabi Basketball Association (KBA) and the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) for delivering two successful events from 23-25 October 2026. The Kewabi Basketball Association staged its grand final games on Sunday, October 25th, at Riwi village basketball courts, which ran concurrently with the Highlands Regional Basketball...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/rupiah-construction-imited-md-lauds-kewabi-basketball-association-highlands-regional-basketball-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae4166ab1a8eea8ba133d3c</guid><category><![CDATA[BASKETBALL]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_9624c8abf03240639ecf16e1a0043a62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madang Town Basketball Association completes season amidst challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madang Town Basketball Association (MTBA) concluded its season on Sunday, 25 October 2026, despite going through a challenging year.  This season featured four divisions, including Women’s A Reserve, Men’s A Reserve, Women’s A Grade, and Men’s A Grade, with over 100 basketball players participating.   The competition started in late June and ran only two rounds (6 games per round), with the finals tipping off in September and ending in October.            Madang Town Basketball Association...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/madang-town-basketball-association-completes-season-amidst-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae2b17cbf64f1ecc5dfea11</guid><category><![CDATA[BASKETBALL]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:48:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_281e8cabf72c4a468ffb298bd5bbc1a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonah KEI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team PNG departs for historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmer Roxanne Kirarock, 15, and sprinter Kabake Lansana, 17, departed on 28 October to represent Papua New Guinea at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The Games run from 31 October to 13 November 2026 and mark the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa. The two athletes will compete in swimming and athletics as part of a five-member Team PNG delegation. Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) President Emma Waiwai, OL, encouraged the athletes to approach the occasion...]]></description><link>https://sales41294.wixsite.com/sportstokmaga/post/team-png-departs-for-historic-dakar-2026-youth-olympic-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae2856bbf64f1ecc5df8b02</guid><category><![CDATA[Team PNG]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:14:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2abae3_183799ea2cd9431d9cc3c5f23019dff9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_949,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Press Release</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>