The Papua New Guinea Olympics Committee has announced six athletes representing the country at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France starting 26 July -11 August 2024.
The athletes including Josh Tarere, and Georgia Leigh Vele from swimming will be teaming up with Gibson Mara and Kevin Kassman from Taekwondo, Sprinter Leoni Beu, and veteran weightlifter Borea Baru.
Their selection underscores their dedication and achievements in their respective sports, reflecting Papua New Guinea’s commitment to excellence on the global sporting stage.
Chef de Mission to Paris 2024, Ryan Pini congratulated the national team “As the Chef de Mission, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of our athletes. Your hard work, passion, and resilience have brought you to this pinnacle of sporting achievement, and we are confident that you will represent Papua New Guinea with honour and pride”
“We also express our gratitude to the coaches, support staff, and families who have been instrumental in our athletes’ journeys.
Your unwavering support and encouragement have been vital to their success. Together, as Team PNG, we are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will bring. Let us strive for excellence, celebrate our achievements, and make our nation proud.”, Pini reiterated. Team PNG will be led by Chef de Mission, Ryan Pini, an Olympian who has represented PNG in Swimming at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Pacific Games, World Championship, and many other international events.