Papua New Guinea at the 1976 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | PNG (NGY used at these Games) |
NOC | Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
Competitors | 6 in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Wavala Kali |
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Papua New Guinea send a delegation to compete at the 1976 Summer OlympicsinMontreal, Quebec, Canada from 17 July to 1 August 1976. This was the nation's first appearance at a Summer Olympic Games with the nation declaring their independence from Australia a year prior. Papua New Guinea's delegation consisted of six people competing in three sports (Athletics, Boxing and Shooting). The nation's best performance was from Zoffa Yarawi who made it to the second round of the men's light flyweight class in boxing before being eliminated.
Men's 5,000 metres
Men's Marathon
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
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Papua New Guinea did not participate in 1980 due to a boycott. |
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