The PNG national men’s rugby league team, the PNG LNG Kumuls, has a huge boost for its international season.
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) announced on Wednesday a three-year renewal of its platinum sponsorship, worth K3.3 million.
This funding is critical for the Kumuls’ international campaign, which includes the annual Prime Minister’s XIII and the Pacific Championships. According to PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) CEO, Stanley Hondina, the sponsorship is vital for managing the team.
“To assemble a national team like the Kumuls with most of its players playing overseas is a costly exercise,” Hondina said.
He added that the sponsorship will go a long way in assisting with travel, accommodation, playing & training gear, back-office support and administration.
The renewed partnership ensures the Kumuls can focus on their upcoming matches.
They’re set to play Australia in the Prime Minister’s XIII on October 12, followed by the Pacific Bowl Championships against the Cook Islands on October 25 and Fiji on November 1.
Wapu Sonk, KPHL’s Managing Director, said the company was happy to renew the sponsorship, reaffirming its commitment to “national pride, youth development and community engagement.
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