The Madang Jack’s of Papua New Guinea assisted the Madang Mayors 9’s pre-season cup with K5,000 in cash to sponsor the event as the game prepares to go into its finals this weekend.
Madang Town Mayor, Peter Yalsi Masia said they were privileged to get assistance from Jack’s of PNG Madang to be part of this event as this is the first time a business house in Madang town has given such an amount in cash to support Madang rugby league.
Mayor Masia stressed that, even though Jack’s of PNG is new in Madang they have indicated that they have the spirit and heart to support this type of event that engages youths who are doing nothing and are engaging in criminal activities in town.
Masia challenged other business houses in Madang to support sports activities as it will greatly assist in minimizing the law and order problems faced in Madang.
“Most of the youths that you see roaming in town are unemployed and with sporting events Iike rugby league it will keep them away from criminal activities as they know they are playing to win something,” Masia said.
“On behalf of the Madang Rugby League and the participating teams I thank the Jack’s of PNG for its generous support and declare that Madang Mayors’ 9’s Cup is now proudly sponsored by the Madang Jack’s of PNG,” he announced.
Furthermore, Madang Jack’s Branch Manager, Louise Paraka stressed that they are proud to sponsor the young people in sports as they see that they are the future of this nation whilst with the initiative of the Mayor’s nines cup they are delighted to be part of the community to sponsor this type of events that will encourage the youths in becoming good citizens of this nation.