The Sports Tok 7s tournament has always opted to not provide prize money for it’s under 20 junior division.
Tournament Director Paul Joseph one of PNG’s most revered players in the code of rugby sevens during his prime says they would like to encourage the talent from the junior level to look at developing their skill set in the code.
“If we want to do well at the top we have to start with our juniors they are the future, for our junior division we don’t have cash prizes for them, we just allowing them to come out and show what they have, showcase their talent in front of family and friends, to allow our national coaches to have a look into the future,” Joseph said.
The winners of the men’s and women’s open divisions in the tournament will each receive a new set of jerseys, designed by Tati Sports the merchandising arm of the tournament hosts, apart from the new set of uniforms the winning mens’ team will receive K10,000 cash while the women will receive K5,000.
The family atmosphere was a great welcome for the organizers and fans, with the last two years a challenge with COVID-19 imposed restrictions.
“It’s very pleasing to see the tournament grow, the quality is growing, and in front of a family atmosphere teams taking part in front of friends and family, you know! right after the COVID-19 restrictions, families just want to come out and watch some rugby.
“Organizers Benson Upas and Elsie Passingan continue to dig deep and finance this tournament, which is in its fifth installment, we are glad also to the sponsors that have partnered with the tournament,” Paul Joseph said
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