MEDIA RELEASE | 9 September 2026
16 ASSOCIATIONS SET FOR 2026 NATIONAL TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIP
Touch Football PNG is set for the 2026 National Touch Championship, running 17–20 September at Bisini Park, Port Moresby.
Hosted by Corporate Touch Port Moresby (CTPM) in partnership with TFPNG, the championship will bring together 16 associations from across PNG and Queensland.
Confirmed associations: CTPM, NCD Touch, Queensland Paia, Alotau Touch, Ijivitari Touch, Lae Corporate Touch, Huon Touch, OWan Touch, Kainantu Corporate Touch, Gateway Touch, Madang Touch, Kavieng Touch, VLas Touch Kokopo, Black Ants Kimbe, Beli Touch and Gigo Touch.
TFPNG President Steven Kuimp said the championship is a key platform for talent identification and development.
“This is more than a national championship. It is a talent pathway. We are looking for players who can take the next step towards international competition and represent PNG with pride.”
Players will be assessed for the national pathway towards the Asia Pacific Youth Cup 2027 and the Touch World Cup in New Zealand in 2028.
TFPNG thanks all participating associations, players, coaches, referees, officials, volunteers, our good sponsors and partners for supporting the growth of Touch Football in Papua New Guinea.
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