When the Papua New Guinea national weightlifting team boards their flight for the Commonwealth Games, they won’t just be carrying the hopes of a nation; they will be carrying the pride of a single backyard in Hanuabada.
In a historic feat for Papua New Guinea sports, the final four-member squad bound for the Games consists entirely of first cousins: two brothers and two sisters. The powerhouse lineup features the legendary veteran Dika Toua, alongside seasoned lifters Morea Baru and Thelma Toua, and promising debutant Kevau Baru.
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