PNG Powerlifting

22/08/2023

The long awaited National Powerlifting Championship 2023 is confirmed to be held on the 2nd of September, 2023 hosted by PNG Powerlifting Federation and partnership of HPTC and PNGOC. Please refer to the poster image and confirm the total requirement for your body weight category. If you meet the total lift requirement for your weight class then please come and register your name on the day and compete alongside some of PNG's great Powerlifters. This is not for novice lifters, only those that meet the requirements.

An election for the new PNGPF Executive will also be held.

Credits to Gorohu Ganiga for the Poster Design

10/05/2021

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14/03/2021

The PNGPF would like to join PNG in mourning the passing of our nations Founding Father, Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare. We extend our sympathies to his family and join them and PNG in mourning his loss. He was a giant in life and so it is in death too. Your memory will remain with us into perpetuity.

“My lifelong dream for this remarkable country was fulfilled at independence when we started with peace.”

Rest in Love Sana.

Sincerely,

PNGPF.

28/02/2021

Hi team 🇵🇬

Due to the Moresby Northwest by-election polling scheduled for the 3rd-17th April we have made the decision to postpone our National Championships to avoid the date conflict.

We will plan a new date and communicate accordingly as soon as the date is agreed.

23/01/2021

Hi team PNG Powerlifting

2020 was a very challenging year for us all due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw all of our national and international events cancelled.

On Friday 8th January the PNGPF executive met & discussed an approach to getting the sport back up and running, with the following topics covered & agreed:

Club Affiliations – Going forward, all local clubs/gym entering lifters into PNGPF competition will be required to become a formal affiliate of PNGPF. A process to onboard & manage affiliations is being developed and will be presented when it is available.

Membership fee – For the first time, PNGPF will begin requiring all lifters to pay an annual membership fee, this will go into the federation and be used towards growth & delivery of higher quality competitions, as well as funding future team travel to international competition. A process is being developed to onboard & manage memberships and will be presented when it is available. This fee will be as follows:

• Senior Lifter (e.g. has competed at National or International level previously) – K50
• New Lifter – K20

Calendar of events – A calendar of events is being established, starting with 2021 National Championship – Port Moresby – 10/4/2021.

2021 Nationals – Aforementioned PNGPF National Championship competition on 10th April will be open for entry to all experienced lifters, minimum requirement being a basic understanding of IPF rules and ability to perform Squat, Bench, and Deadlift. Equipment requirement is in line with PNG rules (Shoes, Socks, Lifting Suit are required). Being the first competition for PNGPF in some time, it will be a great opportunity for the executive to identify current & new members with potential for selection for other regional & international competition, as travel restrictions allow.

Funding issues – While PNGPF works through the challenges caused by COVID, and establishes affiliate and membership financial processes, unfortunately lifters will need to self-fund travel/accommodation to attend the 2021 National Championship. We expect that by introducing these processes, we will deliver financial security & growth potential for the federation for years to come.

14/12/2020

01/12/2020

It's official, our annual "Hanuabada Classics Raw Powerlifting Competition" date is set. We the Dusty Powerlifters are inviting any gym fanatic who know how to Squat, Benchpress and Deadlift to come and compete alongside some of our lifters. Prizes include supplements and medals so if you think you have what it takes, come to HB on the 12th/December and lets make the bar bend. Spaces are limited so please message Vagi Henry or Gorohu Ganiga to pre-register and secure your space.

Dusty Gym is Powered by Musashi

Shout-out to all our sponsors;





Special mention to Mr Robin Flemin and Imran Baptiste

25/09/2020

Hi Olgeta,

We are pleased to announce the appointments to the following roles:

President – Linda Pulsan

Vice President – Chris Barry

Treasurer – Alfred Mel

Secretary – Vagi Henry

Team Manager – Phil Priestly

It is our opinion that we can now steer PNGPF to a new normal, and a return to regular competition and involvement in international championships. Please join us in congratulation the team on these appointments and looking for a way forward in growing Powerlifting in Papua New Guinea.
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21/09/2020

The PNG Powerlifting Federation and PNG Powerlifting Community would like to remember the former PNG powerlifter Edward Paluka, whose untimely passing was only recently made known to us.

A humble giant whose smile was as big as he was. Our sincere condolences to his immediate family. You will be missed Eddie by all who knew you. Rest in Power 🇵🇬❤️😔

01/09/2020

PNG Powerlifting has received approval from the PMC for a return to training and competition with COVID-safe protocols.

Watch this space for an events calendar to give our lifters competition to train towards, coming soon 🔥🔥🔥

For any questions, or if you are interested in starting Powerlifting, get in touch!!

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