It took Erica Yamasaki 13 years and she had to travel to Dika Toua's own backyard to finally “tick a box’’ over her.
The Australian weightlifter told Loop PNG that it is her "first time to win against her (Dika)’’.
Yamasaki is the new 53kg Pacific Games champion after winning two gold medals and PNG golden girl Dika Toua won one.
Dika failed to lift a bar in the snatch, shocking the nation of fans.
The 53kg champion said she did not see Dika's lift as she was concentrating on her own lift.
"I was sad for Dika at the same time," referring to Dika's failure to make a lift in the snatch.
Meanwhile, she said she had enjoyed her short time in the country and hopes to visit in the future and experience PNG’s unique cultures.
"It’s been fantastic, the accommodation, the food is great and PNG really provided us with a world class venue."