An amateur boxing competition in Arawa was recently concluded by South Pacific Brewery and the Central Bougainville Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) – the first competition by BABA.
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville Day celebration and the tournament took place on Friday, June 14.
By encouraging competitors to put their differences aside in the ring, the tournament aimed to promote peace and unity among the young people of Central Bougainville.
When he presented the sponsorship to the Central Bougainville Amateur Boxing Association, John Nilkare, Corporate Affairs Manager at SP Brewery, said that it demonstrated the company’s dedication to encouraging youth involvement in sports and community development.
“SP Brewery is pleased to back programs such as the Central Bougainville Amateur Boxing Association, which not only showcases athletic talent but also promotes values of peace and unity.”
The community was excitedly involved in the tournament, which featured competitive matches that emphasized the talent and tenacity of local amateur boxers.
SP Brewery is still committed to encouraging good community impact and providing
programs that use sports to empower youth throughout Papua New Guinea.
Upon accepting the sponsorship, BABA President Lohial Nuau thanked SP Brewery fortheir support and contribution.
SP Brewery is unwavering in its dedication to using sports to empower young people and improve communities throughout Papua New Guinea.
The Amateur Boxing tournament was attended by five local clubs, and competitors came from as far as the Panguna district.