Meet Papua New Guinea's top junior squash player, Timonaliz Alarcos-Kriebisch
- Jamie Haro
- Jan 13
- 1 min read
Article by: Jamie Haro - ABC Pacific
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/papua-new-guinea-top-junior-squash-player-timonaliz/106169186
Aged just 13, Papua New Guinea's leading squash player is making her mark on the international stage after claiming the U15 Girls title at the Belgian Junior Open on the European Squash Federation circuit last month.
Timonaliz Alarcos-Kriebisch's victory is the latest in a growing list of achievements since her family relocated from Australia to Denmark, allowing her to compete regularly in Europe's highly competitive junior circuit.
However, her journey began in Port Moresby, where she was introduced to the sport as a social activity among family and friends.
The daughter of former PNG squash elite Merlyn Alarcos and German national Tim Kriebisch, her competitive focus only sharpened after watching her cousin, PNG No.1 seed Amity Alarcos, compete internationally in 2020.
"I grew up on the squash courts surrounded by other kids and family, but my cousin sister Amity's journey in this sport made me more interested to compete," she said.
In 2022, Alarcos-Kriebisch made her international debut at the Queensland Junior Open on the Gold Coast, finishing third.
Within three years of representing PNG, she has recorded stand-out performances, including runner-up in the 2023 Australian Junior Open U11 Girls division and champion of the 2024 Australian Junior Open U13 Girls category while training under coach Bradley Hindle at Daisy Hill Squash Club in Queensland.
"Coach Bradley Hindle ran great training programs during my time at Daisy Hill. The environment was so friendly, and many members were always willing to help," Alarcos-Kriebisch said.
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