PNG ahead on Pacific Games Medal table on final day

Papua New Guinea continues to lead the medal tally, with the final day of competition ending.

As of midday today, P-N-G has 88 gold, 69 silver and 60 bronze.

New Caledonia is close behind on 59 gold, 50 silver and 56 bronze.

Tahiti has 39 gold, 34 silver and 40 bronze.

Fiji is next on the tally with 33 gold, 44 silver and 37 bronze.

Meanwhile this is the last day of the 15th Pacific Games as Port Moresby gears up for the closing ceremony tonight.

Just like the opening the closing is expected to be a spectacular sent off.

A musical feast with a fireworks display is planned for tonight.

Nigel Jamieson, the artistic director of the opening and closing ceremonies, says top musicians from P-N-G and the Pacific will perform.

"The closing ceremony will overall be an informal affair to say thank you to all the amazing athletes and volunteers. Its essentially a party and a concert. We've got an amazing line up from across PNG and the Pacific Islands and we hope its gona be a fantastic party to say thank you to all who've made this games a remarkable, historic event. I think its the most substantial of musicians coming together," said Jamieson.

All tickets for the 15-thousand-plus capacity Sir John Guise Stadium have been sold out.

During the closing, Papua New Guinea will hand the Games flag to Tonga, the host of the next games in 2019.