According NPC Sport Performance Director Paul Bannister the trials for both para and able bodied will be held in NCD at the Sir John Guise stadium from 10am – 2pm on the 12th of January 2023.
A similar program will also be held at the National Sports Institute in Goroka also from 10am – 2pm on the 17th of January 2023.
Bannister said the main focus is for Para Athletes but also there will be testing for able bodied athletics to include people who couldn’t make it for the 2022 National Athletics Championships or simply want to try out.
He added that while the trials are open to all ages he is encouraging Para Athletes within the age range of 14-18 years old.
He said the focus is on international competitions like the Youth Commonwealth Games and the Pacific Games 2023 in Solomon Islands.
The NPC will be trialing for sports like Para Archery, Para Badminton, Para Table Tennis and Para Powerlifting.
Interested participants are encouraged to inquire with Paul: 72606043 or Susanne: 78127983 for more information on the trials.