The Momase Regional Youth Games are set for September in Madang, and it was made possible with the signing of the Host Contract Agreement between the Madang Provincial Administration and the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) of Papua New Guinea. The Regional Youth Games (RYG) is set to be hosted from September 25th to the 30th and is a new sporting concept targeting the rural youths who have less opportunity of participating in formally sanctioned sporting codes. “We have huge sporting potential and rural talents locked in the rural areas, they need some exposure in the mainstream sporting arena, hence the RYG concept creates that platform for them to show case,” said the NYDA Director General, Joe Itaki. “We acknowledge the Madang Governor, Ramsey Pariwa, for having the foresight on youth empowerment activities in the province.” Some 4,000 to 5,000 youths are expected to attend the Momase Regional Youth Games. There is overwhelming support and interest being shown by youths and sports administrators in all districts of the region. Preparations are on target by the host province to ensure visitors are well looked after in Madang for the duration. Event organizers are expecting all 26 districts in the region to be represented.