Regional Kickboxing championships in PNG

As part of preparing a strong Kickboxing team from Papua New Guinea, its of the Regions in the country are preparing their regional Kickboxing championships to prepare their team for the national championship in June.

Following to several events been all scheduled for the month March, Desert Storm Kickboxing Promotion has taken the initiative to host the Southern Regional Kickboxing Championship on the 3rd March 2024 in Port Moresby at the CIS Training College Hall Bomana, NCD. Promoter Nelson Samson said the event will attract more then 120 fighters both male and female age range from 12yrs and over. The event is scheduled for 3rd March 2024.

PNG Kickboxing Federation is very optimistic in sending a strong Kickboxing Contingent to Spain in November for the WKF world championships. President of the PNG Kickboxing Federation, Mr Stanley Nandex thanked the regional presidents and Promoters for the great initiative to focus on developing the fighters to produce best results for the country.

Mr Nandex said Team PNG will be well prepared after the national championships in June with the plan to camp the selectors for squad training program for the next 3 months in preparation for the world championships.

Nandex said he is also looking forward to meeting other presidents from all around the world during the world congress.

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PNG Kickboxing Federation, Chief Stanley Nandex

PNG Kickboxing Federation is preparing for another amateur Kickboxing championships early this year,  bill as the Highlands Regional Kickboxing Championship from the 16th – 17th March 2024.

The event will be held in Wabag town in Enga Province known for the the world’s Largest Pogera Gold Mine  situated in the Highlands part of PNG. 

Seven provinces in the Highlands region are preparing to attend with fighters age from 12 years over both male and female.

This is part of building or a lead up match for the world cup in Spain,  said President Mr Stanley NANDEX.  More then 150 fighters will be taking part in the two days event followed by the main events and grand finals are set for Sunday the 17th of March.
 
Mr Nandex said, selection towards the world cup will be tough process and only the best of the best both male and female will be selected to represent the country for the world meet. Nandex further elaborated that 4x regional championships have been programed this year with the national championships in June to determine the full team for the world cup.  
 
He said Team PNG will be looking forward to  team up with  Australia and New Zealand as a strong Oceania team from the Region for the World Championships in Spain
November 11th to 16th