Papua New Guinea at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Papua New Guinea sent a team to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. This was an important event for the country, showing its athletes on a big stage. The team had seven athletes who worked hard to represent their nation.

To help pay for the trip, people in Papua New Guinea organized a big fun run in early July. They hoped that about 35,000 people would join in to support their Olympic team. It was a way for everyone to come together and cheer for their country.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Papua New Guinea had athletes compete in running and field events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The men and women each had their own set of events to take part in.

Key

Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
Q = Qualified for the next round
q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
NR = National record
N/A = Round not applicable for the event
Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Mowen Boino	400 m hurdles	51.47	6	Did not advance

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Mae Koime	100 m	11.68	6	Did not advance

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Papua New Guinea had one boxer compete in the Olympic boxing events. Jack Willie earned his spot in the light flyweight class by doing well at the Oceania Championships.

Athlete	Event	Round of 32	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final
Athlete	Event	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Jack Willie	Light flyweight	Ruenroeng (THA) L 2–14	Did not advance

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Papua New Guinea had swimmers compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The men and women from Papua New Guinea participated in swimming events.

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Ryan Pini	100 m freestyle	49.72	39	Did not advance
	200 m freestyle	1:49.04	32	Did not advance
	100 m butterfly	52.00	14 Q	51.62	8 Q	51.86	8

Athlete	Event	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane	50 m freestyle	26.47	42	Did not advance

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Athlete	Event	Round of 16	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Repechage	Bronze Medal	Final
Athlete	Event	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Theresa Tona	Women's −49 kg	Tran (VIE) L 0–5	Did not advance

Weightlifting

Main article: Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Athlete	Event	Snatch		Clean & Jerk		Total	Rank
Athlete	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Total	Rank
Dika Toua	Women's −53 kg	80	8	104	7	184	8