PORT VILA, (RNZI) —- The team preparing for the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu next year says it will put preparations on hold if there are more problems over funding. This comes as the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee Tuesday received assurances from the prime minister’s office that a freeze on their…
AUCKLAND, (INSIDE THE GAMES) -Tonga taekwondo athlete Pita Taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines after his Opening Ceremony appearance at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has targeted an unlikely appearance at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games as a cross-country skier. The 33-year-old, the flagbearer for the Pacific island nation in Rio in August, marched into the ceremony…
Head of the Solomon Islands Taekwondo team that went to Fiji late last month has thanked the DCC government and National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOSCI) for making their trip possible. John Alick said his executive were very honoured and would like to thank the DCCG government and NOCSI for their great support. “The…
The Solomon Islands Sharks won their fourth match against Tonga on Tuesday at the AFL U15 Oceania Cup since 2012. This came after they lost their first three matches against Fiji, Tonga and Nauru on Monday – the opening day. Reports reaching Star Sports said, the under 15 national team 1.3 (9 points) defeated Tongan…
SUVA, (PPGC) —- The Pacific Games Council (PGC) is very disappointed that the Organising Committee for the Vanuatu 2017 Pacific Mini Games (VAN2017) has been forced to postpone major initiatives, including this week’s scheduled official sponsorship announcements, due to the lack of support and active disruptions from some elements within the Vanuatu Government. With less…
A mother and her two young sons who represented Solomon Islands at the 7th Oceania Taekwondo Championship in Fiji from November 25- 27 returned home yesterday with three medals – a gold and two silver. A USP Fiji based Lecturer Katy Soapi and her two young sons Leo Soapi (seven years old) and Finn Soapi…
PORT VILA, (RNZI) —-The organising committee for the 2017 Pacific Mini Games remain confident key venues will be delivered on time, provided the weather gods are on their side. Sunday marked one year until the scheduled start of the Games in Port Vila. The construction of the main Korman complex had suffered a series of…
LOCAL students studying in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) was narrowly beaten 4 -3 by USP Laucala 1 side in an impressive showdown at the SIFF academy field, Tuesday. It was an electrifying match as both teams battled it out to grab themselves a point in their first match. However, it was USP Laucala 1…
The Solomon Islands national U17 men’s football team is in camp ahead of their participation for the Oceania U17 Championship. A total of 27 players have moved into camp as of Monday at the SIFF Academy. These players were part of the 30 men training squad recently announced by SIFF. Initially there were 100 players…
PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) — Papua New Guinea Commissioner of Police has thanked all the policewomen who participated in the recently completed security operations for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup tournament in Port Moresby with a success outcome. Baki told the participants of the Commissioner of Police Conference in Kimbe that their policewomen had…