BFPNG News

Second season of PNG Men's Basketball League starts ahead of schedule.

June 14, 2013

The Board of the PNG Men's Basketball League (PMBL) have brought forward the commencement of the second season of their semi-professional league because ...more

Basketball Program wins national award...

May 27, 2013

Major Sere Kala and his family have been receiving congratulations over the last few days basketball to deliver some important health and social messages, was recognised as PNG Sports Federation's best Community Sport Initiative at the 2013 Sports Awards night held last weekend.more

Basketball features in PNG Sports Awards.

May 09, 2013

The National Olympic Committee of Papua New Guinea (PNGSF) will later this month announce the winners of its 2013 Sports Awards. Basketball features among those considered for the awardsmore

National Premier Club champ cancelled

April 24, 2013

The Basketball Federation of PNG has cancelled the National Premier Basketball Club Championship that was supposed to be held in Alotau, Milne Bay Province this month.
BFPNG President Nick Daroa confirmed this in March this year. Daroa said: “We have now canned the National Premier Club Championship due to insufficient number of centers wanting to take part.”more

Basketball Federation of PNG - Calendar, 2013

March 27, 2013

Basketball Federation of PNG has endorsed its 2013 Calendar - Read moremore

FIBA Oceania reps visit PNG

March 12, 2013

FIBA Oceania representatives Steve Smith who holds a position as the secretary general for the FIBA Oceania and newly appointed FIBA Oceania Development Manager Annie La Fleur visited Papua New Guinea last month. The visit has also helped alot in preparations for PNG to host the 2015 Pacific Games as well as developming potential areas of basketball that needed improvements.more

MRDC boost PNG Basketballers for Noumea meet

May 27, 2011

In particular the landowner company has stepped in to support the PNG women’s national team to the Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia.

This has beefed up the preparations for the women’s team who has been in the top five ranking in the Pacific Islands region.

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Basketball extends

May 25, 2011

Basketball in the country is extending at a snail's pace despite the barriers facing the basketball federation of PNG today.

With geographical locations of the 20 provinces including the Nation's capital Port MOresby, Basketball in the country is slowly picking up momentum. Early this year, National Capital District Commission endorsed the suburbs in the city to compete in various sports and basketball was among the few codes listed for funding by NCDC.

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Sosoro - A man with a heart

May 25, 2011

Kossy Sosoro under its Landowner compnay, Kawaso Limited has always continued its support for the development of basketball in the region.

Despite the hardship many youhts of the country has gone through, Kawaso Limited has always wanted to support basketball and this has shown through his financial and logistic support for local basketball associations back in the LNG project area, Kutubu.

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President of BFPNG - Chey Scovell

May 25, 2011

President of the Basketball Federation of PNG Chey Scovell leads a team of vibrant executives to help prepare team PNG for the Pacific Games in Noumea in August this year.

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Capital basketball resumes

May 25, 2011

Capital basketball League in Port Moresby has resumed 2011 season last weekend. So far seven teams have confirmed participation. They are the current defending champion, Dream Inn Exodus, Tamaraws, Saints, Defence, Chariots, Jazz and National Gaming Control Board X-Diwai.

With the aim of developing the young ones, CBL has embarked on junior program as well as including them in the 2011 basketball season.

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PNG prepares fo 2011 Pacific Game

February 28, 2011

Basketball Federation of PNG is preparing its players for the upcoming Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Players training have been progressing really well with some young blood added onto the team for futrue representation like the Youth Tournament in 2011 and 2012 while the main focus now will be on the 2015 South Pacific Games to be hosted in Port Moresby, PNG.

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Current 2010 BFPNG Excutives has more support

October 13, 2010

The Current 2010 Basketball Federation of PNG has more support after new executives were nominated in after the speical general meeting held in August this year.
More associations are showing interest to come back on board.more

02/09/10 Davis reveals the truth

September 17, 2010

Former President of the Basketball Federation of PNG Ben Davis has revealed the truth of why had resigned from the top post.
Davis in an exclusive interview by phone with BFPNG PR officer, Kevin Teme revealed that the reason for him to resign was because of the fact that some of his executives were not working closley with him and that he found it very hard especially when people concerned were not intact to run the affairs of the BFPNG.more

14/09/2010 Goroka set for highlands open basketball championship

September 14, 2010

The township of Goroka in the Eastern Highlands Province are all geared up to host the Highlands Open Basketball Championship during the long Independence weekend.
Teams will come as far as the eastern part of Southern Highlands province, Madang, Lae, Kundiawa, Port Moresby (FILBA), Chimbu, Henganofi, Yonki, Kainantu,Enga and host Goroka.more

Nick Daroa is the new president of the Basketbal Federation of Papua New Guinea

September 11, 2010

Nick Daroa has been nominated as the new President of the Basketball Federation of PNG. One of the best administrator Daroa will be helped by his deputy Emma Waiwai who has retained her seat while Daroa takes over Chey Scovell. Daroa will now work towards building the image of the code which has been hard give the landscape the country has.more

BFPNG set for special general meeting

August 19, 2010

Basketball Federation of PNG is set for a general meeting to be held on August 28th at the Sir John Guise Stadium.
The meeting is purposely held to iron some in house differences as well as getting the 2010 calendar rolling.
BFPNG president Ben Davis confirmed the meeting and has invited all affliliated associations president to attend the meeting.more

Southern Highlands Provincial government support basketball

August 12, 2010

One of the 20 provincnes in Papua New Guinea has been backed by its provincial government to move basketball onto another level.
Southern Highlands will be the first province in the region to move basketball with the introduction of super six series starting next year.
This was announced by SHP deputy governor Pastor Isacc Joseph.more

Oceania well represented at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games

August 03, 2010

Host organisers have just completed the installation of the official competition basketball court ahead of the Youth Olympic Games that gets underway on 14th August in Singapore. This event marks the debut of FIBA 33, the official 3 on 3 version of basketball.

Oceania will be represented by Australia girls, Vanuatu girls and New Zealand men. Players are aged under 18 and coaches under 35.more

Basketball super six set for next year

June 25, 2010

The successful National Souths Basketball tournament will go one step further up with the introduction of the super six serious starting in October next year.more

Sports a way forward for development

June 25, 2010

Koroba in the Southern Highlands province after 20 years of bloodshed and land disputes, Sports for the first time took out these once tribal warriors into the heart of Goroka town to participate in the National Souths Basketball tournamentmore

Basketball a great success for rural centers in PNG

June 25, 2010

Not many basketball players in the rural areas of PNG have gone out to the national arena to take part in basketball but National Souths Basketball tournament was held a success after giving these rural based players an opportunity to showcase their hidden talent.more

Goroka Snax Souths claims the 3rd Annual National Souths Basketball tournament in Goroka

June 19, 2010

Goroka Snax Souths claimed the 3rd annual National Souths Basketball championship in Goroka over the long Queens brithday weekend in Goroka.
Goroka being the last year's runner up came back strongly this year to win back the title from the defending champion, BNM Engineering Souths 22-19 in a very tough finish.more

Philipino Basketball update

June 08, 2010

Triple 888 registered its second win for the Season by defeating Eltech Engineers last Sunday at FILBA’s 10th Season 75-65 at Don Bosco Indoor Gym Gabutu in Port Moresby.more

20 teams confirm for National Souths basketball tournament

June 01, 2010

Twenty Teams of both male and female division has been confirmed to take part in the Third National Souths Basketball League Championship in Goroka next weekend.
The tournament set to kick of on the Queen's birthday weekend on the 11th - 14th of June will see some of the hidden potential basketballers on show at the National Sports Institue and Young Christian Center (YC) hall in Goroka.more

Kevin Teme to write for PNG Basketball

May 26, 2010

Basketball fans in PNG will soon be able to follow all the action, with sports journalist KEVIN TEME appointed as the PNG Basketball Website manager. Congratulations Kevin, and we look forward to reading your stories very soon. From FIBA Oceania

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FANS SHOWING TRUE COLOURS

November 26, 2009

Fans at the Basketball are showing their provincial colours by cheering, wearing team colours and even face painting. It is wonderful to see so many people coming out to support their teams and enjoy the basketball.more

COACHES FEELING THE HEAT

November 26, 2009

Not only is the weather warm, but as the PNG Games Basketball Tournament moves into the Semi-Final rounds today the coaches are really starting to feel the pressure. With 3,500+ spectators in attendance at the Murray Barracks Courts during the quarter finals there will no doubt be a huge amount of interest today....more

QUARTER FINALS DELAYED BY NEW RULING

November 26, 2009

The quarter finals of the PNG Games Basketball Tournament were delayed today after games were halted at half time during the first matches of the day. The reason for the delay was in relation to the newly adjusted PNG Games Charter rule that allows only 3 ‘National’ players on each team with a limit of any 2 of those 3 taking the court at any one time....more

SPORTING SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL

November 24, 2009

The sporting spirit is alive and well in the PNG Games Basketball Competition. Respect for all officials from score bench officials, referees and tournament officials has been high, but most importantly the display of sportsmanship between the competing teams has been clear throughout every game at the Murray Barracks Courts...more

PNG GAMES FINALS GEARING UP!

November 24, 2009

Day 5 of the PNG Games Basketball Competition came to a close today with the completion of the final pool matches. This allowed for all teams and officials to have the afternoon off and prepare for what will no doubt be some high quality basketball in the quarter finals tomorrow....more

FIBA Oceania ZDO Ryan Burns with PNG NBDO Ronnie Mea

ZDO STARS ON LIVE PNG TV

November 23, 2009

FIBA Oceania Zone Development Officer (ZDO) Ryan Burns featured on Live PNG TV yesterday afternoon with ONOC Representative Mr. Brian Minikin. The PNG games are receiving excellent Television coverage with many sports including basketball shown throughout the country....more

TECHNICAL OFFICIALS STEPING UP

November 23, 2009

The Technical Officials at the Basketball Tournament have been stepping up over the past few days. With hot sun, big crowds and intense competition all of the officials from referees to score bench officials have been doing their part to ensure the competition runs smoothly...more

MASSIVE CROWDS AT PNG GAMES BASKETBALL

November 23, 2009

Days 2 & 3 of the PNG Games Basketball Competition have seen Massive crowds in excess of 2,000 people attend the courts at Murray Barracks. This has quite an atmosphere for the very best players of PNG Basketball to display their skills in...more

GREAT START TO PNG GAMES BASKETBALL

November 22, 2009

Friday 20th November saw the start of the PNG Games Basketball Competition at the Murray Barracks courts in Port Moresby. From the 20 Provinces of PNG there are 19 Mens teams and 18 Womens teams registered, this makes for one of the spectacular and competitive sports at the PNG Games and really highlights just how popular basketball is in Papua New Guinea.....more

5 Day Administration & Technical Workshop Success

June 09, 2009

From Monday 1st - Friday 5th June, 22 participants representing basketball associations from all accross PNG attendended the BFPNG Basketball Administration & Technical Workshop that was held at the Correctional Services Training College located in Port Moresby.....more

FIBA Oceania released OYT Hafa Adai newsletter

April 09, 2008

FIBA Oceania has sent a newsletter with the latest information about the 2008 Youth Tournament to all Federations.

Players, parents, coaches and referees can download their own copy of the "Hafa Adai" newsletter by clicking on 'more'.more

Australian Government Supports Basketball in PNG

February 11, 2008

Funded by the Australian Government's Sports Outreach Program, the PNGBF's womens "On the Ball and On the Move" program attracted almost 100 women aged 6 years to over 40 years in January.

Chairperson for PNG Women and Sports, Mrs Veitu Diro, led the program for 2 days, and proved to be an expert in basketball coaching and teaching.more

FIBA Oceania wants news about basketball in PNG.

January 31, 2008

Judy Smith from FIBA Oceania would love to have regular news about basketball in beautiful Papua New Guinea.

Anyone in the country who has a story about their program, their teams or anything else, is invited to email that information to Judy on judy@fibaoceania.com Adding a photo would be terrific as well.more

PNG Women miss the bronze in Darwin

July 30, 2007

The PNG women team participation in Darwin (Arafura Games) reaped rewards as they just missed the Bronze medal by a whisker. It is a good sign for the team in preparation for the SP Games in Samoa 2007.

The Arafura games held in Darwin from the 12th-20th May was used as a lead up competition for the basketball teams in preparation for Samoa. We acknowledge the support of PNG Governments (Business Arm)MRDC and PNGSFOC contribution of K 124,000.00 to making the lead up games possible.

The men team also did well against strong nations Japan, China, Indonesia, USA College and Australian state teams Northern Territory, Queensland, Cairns.

We now look forward to Samoa.more

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