ExxonMobil has been vocal in its support for Team PNG at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The athletes’ campaign was boosted by a K270,000 ($105,680) donation from ExxonMobil PNG, the operator of the PNG LNG Project.
ExxonMobil PNG chairperson and managing director Tera Shandro said ExxonMobil PNG recognises that sport is an enabler for human development and nation building in PNG.
“You are all role models and ambassadors for your country, inspiring young Papua New Guineans to push their limits and strive for excellence, and you have the potential to influence and inspire positive change in society, especially among the younger generation and to promote the positive values associated with sport,” Shandro said.
“The Olympic Games are a celebration of human potential, a showcase of the incredible feats that can be achieved through hard work and determination, and we are incredibly proud to see you achieve your sporting goals and dreams at the highest level of competition – the Olympic Games.”
Team PNG sent a total of six athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games:
- Gibson Mara: Taekwondo
- Kevin Kassman: Taekwondo
- Morea Baru: Weightlighting
- Leonie Beu: Athletics
- Georgia-Leigh Vele: Swimming
- Josh Tarere: Swimming
“Together, as Team PNG, we are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will bring,” Team PNG chef de mission to Paris 2024 Ryan Pini said.
“Let us strive for excellence, celebrate our achievements, and make our nation proud.”
Pini thanked ExxonMobil for the contribution.
“We are extremely grateful to ExxonMobil PNG for their generous contribution towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” he said.
“Partner support for Team PNG will significantly enhance our athletes’ preparations, enabling them to better train and compete at the highest level. With ExxonMobil PNG’s backing, we are confident that our team will be well-equipped to achieve excellence and bring pride to our nation on the world stage.”
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