SPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT: WHERE DOES PNG STAND?
By CHRISTOPHER PAPIALI PNG is the richest country in the South Pacific. It has a lot of land space, increasing population with massive economic boom that will transform our small country. Our richness and wealth creation can be felt if the national government together with its developmental partners stands united to supporting sports development initiatives. It is right to act now for our betterment than wait for the next 5 years. Sport can be used as a tool for addressing some of the challenges that arise from humanitarian crises and in conflict and post-conflict settings. Even the UN emphasizes sports and development in these words: “People in every nation love sport. Its values – fitness, fair play, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence – are universal. At its best, it brings people together, no matter what”. For PNG to progress, we sometimes have to take on board the UN chronicled statements as it appeals to everyone from every race and nationality. Successive governments and pol