Wavala Kali

First flag-bearer of PNG Olympic Team in Montreal 1976, a year after the nation got fully independence from Australia. competed 200 and 400 metres at the Olympics, broke NR (48.85) in 400 metres.

Competed in the 1973 Queensland Junior Athletics Championships, finishing third place in the 200m and 400m. During this period Wavala stayed at the home of former world record holder Albie Thomas.

Selected for the PNG Athletics Team for the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, he spent some time in Sydney training with the St George Club.

South Pacific Games in Guam that was the highlight of his year. Wavala stormed through to one second margin win over the Solomon Island’s Valentine Wale to record the excellent time of 48.91 seconds in 400 metres. Retired from athletics after 1979 South Pacific Games.