NJSS secure Corporate Hoops Title

The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) were crowned the 2026 Corporate Hoops Champions after edging out the determined TCB Travel with a 70-66 victory on Saturday, September 12th, at Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre.

Both teams assembled experienced and amateur basketball players, making the match-up intense and physical from the opening quarter to the final whistle, with NJSS pulling off a gritty win to claim the bragging rights.

The opening quarter tipped off to a flying start and set the tone for the ensuing three quarters, with TCB Travel taking a 13-10 lead. However, the NJSS outfit shifted their gear in the second quarter, leapfrogging the TCB Travel with 30-26 at halftime.

After the break, the traveling management company found the mojo, retaking the lead and ending the third quarter with 53-50. Trailing by 3 points, the administrators of law regrouped, firing on all cylinders in the final quarter to ice the game. 

Player-coach Charlie Pekaea was overwhelmed with the result, crediting the players for stealing the win from TCB Travel in the last quarter.

“This is our first time participating in Corporate Hoops, so I’m very glad that we won the competition,” he said.

“The performance of the team was good. These are all workers, and we are here to enjoy ourselves. The winning was a bonus.”  

He acknowledged the leadership of experienced campaigners, including Moses Lune, Jabez Geita, Issac Yatu, Steward Thoke, and Annah Moses, who played a key role in the team's success.  

Mr. Pekaea sincerely expressed his gratitude to the NJSS Secretary, Nichodemus Mosoro, Registrar, Chief Justice, and the staff for their support this season. 

He also thanked the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) under the leadership of President David Peter and his executive team for delivering a successful competition. 

Coach Pekaea believes that the administrators of law have what it takes to defend their crown next season, anticipating a bigger, better, and improved competition for corporate workers.