NCD Athletics Championship underway

The National Capital District (NCD) Athletics started its Championship on Friday, 25 September 2026, at Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium.

The three-day championship will run from 25-27, with the top athletes to be selected to represent NCD and participate in the upcoming 8th PNG Unity Games in Port Moresby.

Nine clubs in NCD and two from Oro and Gulf, with over 500 athletes, are competing across four divisions, featuring U-14, U-16, U-18, and Seniors.

The athletes are competing in several track and field events, including sprinting, high jump, shot put, discus, and other disciplines.

NCD Athletics Chairman John Agovai said the top athletes in various disciplines will be selected to participate in the PNG Games and National Championship. 

“We will select the best athletes to take part in the PNG Games and National Championship in Lae,” Mr. Agovai explained.

“We have some current representative athletes taking part in this championship, mostly the Port Moresby-based national athletes.” 

Chairman Agovai said he has been impressed with the talent on display, especially praising the U-14 and U-16 athletes, who are raw, fresh, and energetic. 

Mr. Agovai acknowledged the sponsors and the organizing committee for their support in hosting the championship.

“We want to thank the National Capital District Commission, Port Moresby Strikers Football Club, and Ilimo Dairy Farm for their support,” he said.

“I also want to thank the PNG Athletics President, Vice President, NCD Athletics President, volunteers, and officials for their support.”

Chairman Agovai added that they are also training the volunteers and technical officials to officiate in the PNG Games, especially in athletics. 

Meanwhile, the NCD Athletics is using a Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) system, commonly referred to as a photo-finish camera, to record runners’ accurate timing.