Port Moresby get ready! The PNG Olympic Committee has confirmed that the long-awaited 8th PNG Games will be staged in the early part of January in partnership with the National Capital District Commission, 11 Sports Federations and other Stakeholders. Following postponement twice early this year due to lack of funds and overlapping schedules with that of the 2023 Solomon Island Pacific Games, PNG Sports Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Albert Veratau was delighted to announce the confirmation of the Games. “To date, 18 provinces have confirmed participation by accreditation. Late Entries are expected from the four remaining provinces which are Enga, East Sepik Madang & East New Britain,” Veratau said. All Provinces will be participating in 11 different sports which include Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Soccer, Powerlifting, Rugby Nines, Touch, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Netball and Rugby 7s. He made mention that all provinces play an integral part of the country and as such stated that everyone is obliged to join the celebration of the games to exhibit provincial culture and pride thus enhancing National Unity. “Thus, the theme of the 8th games is unity and pride.” According to the accreditation report released by the games organizing committee, a total of 4,720 games participants have been accredited and they are expecting this number to increase to 6,000 when the remaining provinces complete registration later this month.