Solomon Islands Para Athletes in Archery have scooped two gold medals in the Para Archery Recurve Open Category and one Bronze in the Compound Category yesterday at DC Park. The Gold medals are won by Rose Lydia and Moffet Tolomae, whilst the Bronze was won by Bobby Sunaone. These three para-athletes’ dedication in training and…
SEVEN Filipino women who are currently working and living in Honiara participated in the Sol2023 Pacific Games ‘Opening Ceremony’ at the National Stadium, KGVI, Sunday night. They were among Dreamcast Team that performed at the opening ceremony. Elsa Gonzales said, she feel honored to be part of PG23 opening ceremony. She said, she and other…
IUMI Team Solomon Islands was over the moon Monday, to witness two their athletes Jenly Wini and Lora Maelosia won medals for Solomon Islands. Day one of weightlifting competition was held yesterday at Maranatha Hall, Lunga, East Honiara. Iumi Team Solomon congratulated Wini and Maelosia on their outstanding performance in the Women’s Weightlifting competition. Wini…
THE United States President Joe Biden has sent best wishes to Solomon Islands on its hosting of the 17th Pacific Games and to all the sporting contingents from the Pacific region participating in the sporting event. This was conveyed by the Charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Solomon Islands Russell Comeau at a welcoming…
SUNDAY marks the official opening of the historical Sol2023 Pacific Games and it was a remarkable event for the host city and everyone who has witnessed the colourful event. The official opening of the games was staged at the China-funded grand new National Stadium in East Honiara and more than 5000 athletes and officials paraded…
Sports Ministers from around the Pacific converging in this week’s meeting in Honiara were warmly embraced by Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP. Prime Minister Sogavare hosted a cocktail reception welcoming the visiting Sports Ministers and officials at the Heritage Poolside, Honiara. With a smile and embracing spirit,…
Australia’s commitment to provide security support to Solomon Islands during the Pacific Games has enabled broader engagement prior to the Opening Ceremony. In the last fortnight, thousands of kilograms of cargo have been delivered by air and sea including Team Solomon Islands uniforms, blank newspaper rolls for The Solomon Star newspaper, and two new ambulances.…
THE PNG national contingent to the much-awaited Sol2023 Pacific Games which arrived in the country on Monday is settling in at its designated games village – King George Sixth School. Team PNG consisting of 483 athletes and 22 officials was the first of the Pacific regional contingents to arrive in Honiara, joining their advanced team…
SOLOMON Islands Team Taekwondo for the Sol2023 Pacific Games has expressed its readiness to compete in the major regional sporting event in Honiara. This was stated by the Taekwondo Head Coach Junior Maetia. Taekwondo athletes usually train at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) as part of their preparation for the games. “The…
A GROUP of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters has begun arriving in Honiara to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) as the country prepares to host the Pacific Games. Around 5000 athletes, officials and support staff are set to participate in the…