Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, officially launched the mountain bike race finals in Lae by participating in a ceremonial ride around the track. The event took place at the Lae Showgrounds, with Rosso accompanied by race committee chairman John Byrne and other officials. This opening ride served as a symbolic start to the competition’s final stages. Details regarding access to further coverage are restricted to paid subscribers of the Post Courier. The event highlights ongoing sporting activities within the region. The Post Courier first published this report.