Wednesday, 5 May 2021
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has encouraged schools to hold their own fun runs after the COVID-19 pandemic led to its annual event being called off for a second successive year.
The PNGOC launched a fun run back in 1983, with the event seen as a key fundraising opportunity for the organisation.
Funds are used to help the country’s athletes compete at major international events, such as the Olympic, Commonwealth and Pacific Games.
The organisation has been supported by Trukai Industries, which has sold fun run shirts at the event to help raise funds.
The PNGOC was forced to cancel the event last year for safety reasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee launches new strategic plan
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has unveiled its new strategic plan through to 2024.
Four main aims are listed in the new plan, which has been in the making since August last year.
The PNGOC had planned a public launch of the document, which secretary general and International Olympic Committee member Auvita Rapilla said had been negated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Excellence embodied and strategic partnerships focuses on ensuring the PNGOC continues to work closely with the country s Government and the Olympic Movement.
The vision of consistent success is the second target of the plan, which the PNGOC promised will be delivered through a detailed performance strategy to ensure that Team PNG is the best performing Pacific team at all major multi-sport competitions it competes in .
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Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee launches 60th anniversary logo Monday, 15 February 2021
A new logo has been unveiled as the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) gears up to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
The PNGOC will be 60 years old on August 2, and plans to celebrate the milestone with a wide range of activities throughout the year.
The 60th anniversary logo - which adds text commemorating the landmark alongside the existing PNGOC badge - is the first.
While the PNGOC was established in 1961, the nation did not gain independence from Australia until 1975.
The PNGOC was recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1974 and sent athletes to an Olympic Games for the first time at Montreal 1976.
Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee launches 60th anniversary logo Monday, 15 February 2021
A new logo has been unveiled as the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) gears up to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
The PNGOC will be 60 years old on August 2, and plans to celebrate the milestone with a wide range of activities throughout the year.
The 60th anniversary logo - which adds text commemorating the landmark alongside the existing PNGOC badge - is the first.
While the PNGOC was established in 1961, the nation did not gain independence from Australia until 1975.
The PNGOC was recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1974 and sent athletes to an Olympic Games for the first time at Montreal 1976.