PNG Athletics sensation, Paias Wisil took out the Top Award of the night at the SP SPORTS AWARDS, claiming the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD as well as the MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD.
The double awards show Wisil’s distinguished commitment and performance in the sport of athletics in 2025.
Unfortunately, he was not available to receive the awards as he is currently competing overseas.
In the FEMALE ATHLETE OF the YEAR category, PNG Bilums star Ramona Padio took home the award.
Picture: PNG Bilums star Ramona Padio
She acknowledged God for making it possible for her to receive this award. She said trying to balance motherhood and a football career is challenging, but she worked so hard and her sacrifice has paid off.
The winners of the other awards category are as follows;
- Junior Male Athlete of the Year, Lawrence Oala of Weightlifting
- Junior Female Athlete of the Year, Ani Geua Gavera - Weightlifting
- Team of the Year, PNG Lewas - Cricket
- National Performance of the Year, CB Sparrows - Netball
- Sports Official of the Year, Willie Mavara Tamasi - Weightlifting
- Community Sports Initiative of the Year, Jonah Kautu Academy
- Sports Media of the Year, Terry Longbut - TV WAN
- CPL Para Athlete of the Year, Dorna Longbut - Para Athletics
- Sports Photo of the Year, Simon Keslep - Post Courier
The 2026 SP Sports Awards was held last night at the Crowne Hotel in Port Moresby city, recognising excellence in Papua New Guinea sports.
The event honored all outstanding athletes, teams, and officials on a night dedicated to celebrating achievement across the sporting community, under the theme: “Celebrating Diversity, Honouring Unity and Inspiring Dreams.”
