The 2022 Annual Takuru 4’s tourney is set to kick off this weekend.
The tournament will run on the 8-9 October, 2022 at the Defence Bowling Club at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby.
Seven clubs from Lae, Bulolo, Mt Hagen, Goroka, Madang and Port Moresby will participate in this annual Lawn Bowls event.
Goroka will be on its toes to defend its title as the champions from the 46th Takuru 4’s last year.
“Each club is required to field three teams but the host, Defence Bowling Club, has the privilege
of fielding more than three teams,” President of Defence Bowling Club, Lieutenant Colonel Robby Tanfa said.
“Port Moresby will see the Metro Bowling Club at Bisini, field three teams while Defence may field more than three teams.”
This year’s event is be special as the Former Force Sergeant Major and the second local to be FSM, and the founding president of the Defence Bowling Club, Late Chief Warrant officer Ezekia Takuru (Retired) , passed away mid this year.
“We have plans to observe the passing of this great bowler and ex-service man,” Col Tanfa said.
“The prize money is set at six-thousand-kina. Comrade Trustee has given us a sponsorship of K5000.00 and City Pharmacy Group of company will is sponsoring the individual consolation prizes. We are very grateful for the support from these sponsors to help make it possible to host the event.”
All the clubs are expected to travel in by Friday ahead of the games on Saturday.
A final list of sponsors and prizes in cash and kind will be announced this Friday.