The Taekwondo National Championships will take place at the Taurama Aquatic Centre from the 1st to the 2nd of April. PNG Taekwondo President, Mr. John Cholai said 8 males and 8 females will be selected from the National Championships to represent Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Games this year in the Solomon Islands. There will be a winner from each of the weight divisions for both male and female divisions, that’s why they are looking at 8 males and 8 females. “We conducted the qualifiers for the New Guinea Islands, the Highlands and Momase Regions were done last year. For Southern Region, the qualifiers were done this year.” Cholai said they expect to have over 100 participants for the National Championships, but it really depends on funding for those that will be coming in from other provinces to participate. He added that they look forward to the championships this year and choosing the best of the best to represent the country for the Pacific Games.