3PTAG carnival to feature teams representing 21 different nations.
3PTAG returns to Logan in November luring 2800 players to one of SEQ’s biggest youth sporting and community events of the year
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One of the state’s biggest multicultural youth sporting events will unfold in footy mad Logan City when the 3PTAG carnival unfolds next month.
Around 2800 teenagers and thousands of spectators will attend Logan Metro Sports Complex on November 14.
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There will be 180 teams taking part representing 21 different nations including, for the first time, teams from different regions of New Zealand.
3PTAG is a non-contact version of rugby league which was founded by former Marsden SHS teacher Matt Hartigan, and his wife Teaghan. Teaghan is the captain of the Fiji Bulikula side this weekend against Cook Islands.
“Our mission remains - create an environment that celebrates culture and builds cultural connections. We believe sport and food are the perfect tools to bring people together,” Matt Hartigan said.
“This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a celebration of athleticism, culture, sportsmanship and the unbridled spirit of competition.’’
He said the rules were designed to aid the development of aspiring NRL and NRLW players players.
Now in its fourth year, the event has the full support of Logan Mayor Jon Raven.
“3Ptag is an exciting form of the game that Logan has embraced as its own,’’ Mayor Raven said.
“We love that people come from all over the state to see what our city has to offer and take part in this great competition.”
Aside from being rubber stamped by Mayor Raven, the Queensland Department of Tourism & Sport has joined Logan City Council in supporting the event.
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Meanwhile, Teaghan Hartigan said representing Fiji for the first time on Saturday as Fiji chase a World Cup position.
“I am extremely excited to represent Fiji, in Fiji for the very first time. Preparations have started very well. We understand what is on the line when we take the field on Saturday.
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