The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee received a timely presentation of the funds totalling K344, 000 from Trukai Industries Limited to aid Team PNG’s participation at the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom later this month. The funds presented were raised from the sales of the 2022 Trukai Fun Run T Shirts.
TIL Chief Executive Officer Alan Preston in making the presentation to the PNGOC stated that Trukai were happy with its continued partnership with PNGOC to support Team PNG in its endeavour to promote PNG’s sporting talents in international competitions.
“Trukai Industries has been a great partner of Team PNG and the PNGOC for the past 23 years. On behalf of Trukai Industries Ltd, we wish the athletes all the best and every success, as they fly our country’s Red, Black and Gold colours amongst the 70 plus Commonwealth nations’ who will congregate in one of the biggest sporting festivals in the world from 28th July to 08th August 2022” Preston said.
Sir John Dawanincura, President of the PNGOC in receiving the cheque on behalf of PNGOC and Team PNG, thanked Trukai Industries for their continued support.
“We are truly grateful for this wonderful partnership fostered over many years despite tough economic times our country has endured, you continue to stand by PNGOC. I salute your passion and support enabling PNG’s elite sportsmen and women to aspire to greater heights” Sir John said.
Team PNG’s contingent to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will consist of 54 athletes and officials who will leave our shores on July 21st to participate in the 20th edition of the games.
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