PNG tables bid to host 2027 South Pacific Darts Championship

The National Darts Federation of PNG has placed their bid to host the next South Pacific Darts Championship titles by 2027.

President Molean Kilepak confirmed this following PNG Dart’s return to the SPDC event current underway in Suva, Fiji.

“We had bid to host the 4th SPDC (this year) as part of our 50th Independence Anniversary however our absence at the 3rd SPDC resulted in our submission not been considered,” Kilepak said.

“We have already sent a bid to host the 5th SPDC in Port Moresby in 2027 and are optimistic we will be given this opportunity to be the next host.”

“We do hope we can be supported by member countries on our bid to host the 5th SPDC in 2027 and look forward to working with everyone back home to host a successful 5th SPDC in 2027 if given the green light.”

PNG’s national dart team was the inaugural winner of the 2018 SPDC held in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

“We are confident of reclaiming the title as Kings and Queens of Darts in the South Pacifica title we were bestowed with in the inaugural SPDC. The only sponsor we had then, was BSP Ltd with a funding of K5000.00 and we are grateful to them.”

He said despite their title, they were not able to attend the 2nd and 3rd edition held in Niue and Tonga respectively due to financial difficulties.

“If we are successful, we equally call for major sponsors to assist us make this international event a success.”

Meanwhile, Kilepak said they were also looking at other international events as well since their endorsement to the Word Dart Federation.

“We are looking forward to other international events this year including the WDF World Cup of Darts in South Korea in September 2025 and other WDF Youth events in 2025,” he said.

“We are now focusing on our Youths and developed an Association Profile which provides additional background information.”

The darts president said among the eight island countries currently competing in the 4th SPDC are now pushing for the inclusion of darts in next Pacific Games.

“We are also among eight island countries pushing where we all need the support of our National Olympic Committees to provide a supporting letter for consideration at the appropriate level,” he added.