It was all glitz and glamour at the Jacksons International airport for PNG Weightlifters, after a successful Oceania Championships campaign.
The team, under the mentorship of Douglas Mea, Lakani Oala, and Sir John Dawanincura, brought home spoils that were worth noting.
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It was all smiles at the Jacksons International airport when athletes took the exit to a small but rowdy crowd of fans parents.ย ย
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Tremendous efforts were put in by the Team under the mentorship of trio Sir John Dawaninicura, Lakani Oala and Douglas Mea, to bring home medals.
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There was also a double celebration for young Fred Oala who was the recent recipient of the prestigious SP Sports Junior Male athlete of the year award.
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Oala blitzed a strong field in the 56 kg men division with a snatch of 84, and clean and jerk of 110, totaling 194 to beat Delaney James of Australia who settled in for Silver and Katoatau Ruben of Kiribati.
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Guba Haleโs outstanding performance was noted, arriving home a golden girl in the 69 Kg Womenโs division. Sandra Ako also took gold in 69kg junior female division.
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PNG Weightlifting President, Sir John Dawaninicura, was a proud man.
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