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UPNG Chiefs Star Hannah Kalua Set to Represent PNG!

Hard work and dedication have paid off for Hannah Kalua, who is just days away from living her dream of representing Papua New Guinea in basketball. 🇵🇬

The 24-year-old UPNG Chiefs Point Guard has been selected for Team PNG’s 3x3 squad for the FIBA Asia Cup in Singapore. Her journey started in December with the first squad trials, followed by six weeks of intense training before making the final cut.

Now, she’s ready to wear the red, black, and gold on the international stage! The UPNG Chiefs family is proud of her achievement and will be cheering her on every step of the way. 🏀👏

Go well, Hannah! Make PNG proud! ⛹🏻‍♀️

Insert: Hannah Kalua of UPNG CHIEFS driving past the PAU Sun’s Brittany Komang in the Round 1 of Varsity Basketball Tournament last year.

Another day, another intense pickup game at the “HOME OF THE CHIEFS”! The UPNG Chiefs showed up and showed out with skill, hustle, and passion for the game.

This is what makes this court special — it’s not just a place to play, it’s where friendships grow, skills are sharpened, and the spirit of competition thrives. The Chiefs' home court is more than concrete and hoops; it’s where champions are made. 🏀⛹🏻👏

Photo courtesy of William Tau (Fly Visuals) 📸

We had our third pick up game against the brothers from Unitech; the UOT Bulls last week Sunday at the Gerehu Sports Center. 🏀🇵🇬

Join us this weekend again for more Fun. 👏

Congratulations to our UPNG Chiefs women who have made the National 3x3 trials squad.

1. Grace Gisileng (SBPP)
2. Maraga Riva (SOL)
3. Cathereena Gosa (SOL)
4. Emmanuvella Sine (SNPS)

Also congratulations to Hannah Kalua (SOL) and Joeyline Opeti (SOL) for being named in Senior Women's trials squad. Well deserved! 👏⛹🏻‍♀️

Wishing your all well in your training and trial games. 🏀🇵🇬

UPNG CHIEFS Reunion today at the “Home of the CHIEFS” ⛹🏻⛹🏻‍♀️🏀🇵🇬

We had good time chatting, balling and sharing moments together at the court after a long while. Thank you everyone for showing up today 🤝 We are back at it so more catch and pickup games before the next season kickoff.

Italao Haorea!!! 💪

UPNG CHIEFS Represents. 🏆🏀👏

Italao, Haorea!!

Some pictures from Day 01 of the 2024 Varsity Basketball Tournament 🏀🏅🏆

And thats what we do for our school - Proudly and loudly represented University of Papua New Guinea with our Students Representative Council (SRC) President and Vice Presidents. 🇵🇬🏀

UPNG EM MI YAHH!!



Photo credits 📷 William Tau


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CHIEFS Team 1 who played tough and were unbeatable until the Grand Finals and lost to IBSU Hammers in a close battle. However, we were the 1st Runner-up in the Men's Division at the 2024 Varsity Basketball Tournament. 🏀🏆🏅

Day 01: UPNG CHIEFS 1 vs PAU Suns 🏀💪


Photo credits 📷 William Tau


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As the year is winding down, we take a moment to look back to one of the biggest highlight of this year. 🏀💪 A story that became a reality and we are honored to be the host of the 2024 Varsity Basketball Tournament.

Thank you Uni Sport Foundation, University of Papua New Guinea and thank you UPNG Basketball Association for the opportunity. 🇵🇬🏀 We look forward to the next Varsity Cup Tournament in 2026. 🏆🏅

Inserted: UPNG CHIEFS Team 1


Photo credits 📷 William Tau



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And here is our Champion team for the 2024 Varsity Basketball Tournament in the Women's Division. 🏀🏆

Day 1: UPNG CHIEFS 1 vs PAU Suns 🏀💪


Photo credits 📷 William Tau



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Hardward beats Talents they say and we are proud of our Team two boys who did absolutely amazing in 2024 Varsity Basketball Tournament 🏆🏅🏀

Day 01: UPNG CHIEFS Team 2 vs Unitech Bulls. 🏀💪

Photo credits 📷 William Tau


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One of our biggest highlight of this year - Varsity Basketball Tournament 🏆🏅🏀

Day 01: UPNG CHIEFS Team 2 vs Unitech Bulls. 🏀💪

Photo credits 📷 William Tau



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