Representing the South Pacific Bodybuilding Federation (SPBBF) and the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Federation (WBPF), senior officials; Paul Chua and Philip Hope were very pleased to witness Sir John Dawanincura, Kt.OBE of the Papua New Guinea Sports Federation lead PNG's successful bid for the 2015 Pacific Games.

Says Paul Chua "On behalf of the WBPF & SPBBF I want to acknowledge the efforts of Sir John, his colleagues and members of government for securing the Pacific Games bid and for their support of bodybuilding. We will look forward to working with them to produce a truly special event". "PNG have many great bodybuilders and I am sure they will field their best ever team at the Games".

Says Philip Hope "We were thrilled to see PNG secure host rights and further more to also learn that bodybuilding is tipped to feature as one of the optional sports at this major games event. We are sincerely grateful to Sir John and his organising committee for their valuable support". 

Pictured is Paul Chua, Patron of the SPBBF, Secretary General of the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) & Asian Bodybuilding Federation (ABBF) presenting a special Gold Medal Award to Sir John Dawanincura, Kt.OBE of the Papua New Guinea Sports Federation to acknowledge his valuable support of bodybuilding. 

Pictured from right facing to left is Paul Chua, Patron of the SPBBF, Secretary General of the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Federation (WBPF), Mr Atma Maharaj, Secretary General, Fiji,  Sir John Dawanincura, Kt.OBE of the Papua New Guinea Sports Federation and Philip Hope.