PNGOC & IBS ANNOUNCE 2024 TRUKAI FUN RUN SCHOLARSHIP & PRIZE WINNERS

THE Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and IBS University (IBSU) recently announced the winners of the 2024 IBSU Scholarships, drawn from indemnity forms that were submitted by participants of the Trukai Fun Run which was held in July.

Through collaboration, strengthened and shared commitment to community development, this initiative bridges education and sports.

Five individuals that were awarded scholarships included Rickillah Wura, Everlyn Gumabugo, Veivei John, and Essie Vartom from Port Moresby, and Delailah Dilyndiwi from Lae.

These scholarships will fund six-month programs at IBSU, offering certificate-level courses in accounting, business, information technology, and human resource management.

PNGOC Secretary General Desmond Kaviagu commended IBSU’s ongoing support, stating: “IBSU has been an outstanding partner in our efforts to prepare our athletes for life after sports through our athlete excellence program which provides scholarships to Team PNG athletes.

We would also like to acknowledge their ongoing support and commitments to help fundraise for Team PNG, particularly through the Trukai Fun Run.

These scholarships are a demonstration to their commitment to education and development through sports in Papua New Guinea which is accessible to the general participating public at the annual Trukai Fun Run event.”

IBSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Ramachandran Arunachalam, echoed these sentiments, reaffirming the university’s dedication to nation-building: “IBSU is committed to empowering Papua New Guineans through education and sports.

We are proud to provide these five scholarships to Trukai Fun Run participants, alongside the 20 scholarships we offer annually to Team PNG athletes.”

In addition to the scholarships, PNGOC’s long-time partner, Theodist Business Superstore, and the Trukai Fun Run’s main sponsor, Trukai Industries Limited, sponsored lucky door prizes to five participants: Dorothy N’Dromoi, Ivan Kora, Mali Kanaba, and Benny Mitaroa from Port Moresby, and Miriam Geyatulu from Lae.

The Trukai Fun Run remains a pivotal event in promoting support for Team PNG, national health and movement, advancing educational and athletic pursuits, and inspiring the engagement and development of youth throughout Papua New Guinea.

The PNGOC remains committed in its dedication to cultivating partnerships, such as the collaboration with IBSU, to forge opportunities that empower the future leaders and athletes of our nation.

Picture Caption: From Left, Desmond Kaviagu, Secretary General, PNGOC, Security Rep, and Rep from IBSU.