A FORMER boxing administrator has supported the call to revive boxing bouts in Honiara. Tony Dadalo, a former boxing administrator and Solomon Islands Amateur Boxing Secretary in a statement yesterday said he supported the initiative. His call came after news that the boxing association in Honiara plans to stage boxing fights soon. “I support the…
SUVA, (FIJI TV) – Fiji has won the bid to host the Oceania Swimming Championships next year. Fiji Sports Council chairman Peter Mazey said this is also an Olympic games qualifying event. Other swimming disciplines included in the championship are synchronized, long distance, and water polo. “Next year is going to be one of the…
SUVA, (FIJI TV) – Fiji is ready to explore Sport Tourism as a source of boosting the local economy. Chairman of the Fiji Sports Council Peter Mazey said as Government moves into its five and 20 year development plan, sports will be a large part of it. He adds the recent Oceania Youth tennis Tournament…
PORT VILA, (RNZI) – The Vanuatu men’s cricket team are cramming in plenty of practice ahead of their bid for promotion from World Cricket League Six. The Melanesian side came up short at the same stage two years ago, finishing third behind hosts Jersey and Nigeria. They will face the Cayman Islands, Norway and Saudi…
THE two local renowned futsal clubs currently participating at the second edition of the Wantok Futsal Challenge in Vanuatu made a stunning performance at their campaign after day three of the competition. Paramatre Kingz and Saints FC both won their opening matches since the competition kicked off on Saturday at the Wan Smol Bag sporting…
The Solomon Islands Disability Sports fun day kicks off today at the Maranatha Hall. This event will bring all people with disability from centers and communities in and around Honiara to come together to have fun with sports. It will be attended by prominent members of the Government, organization representatives and foreign diplomats. The purpose…
Solomon Islands female basketball player Maya Van Den Heever has shined out in the final of the Triple Threat Western Regional Championship in United State held from July 27-30. Ms Maya helped propelled her team Orange County Elite into the grand final but was unfortunate to win the title. Her side went down narrowly with…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) management has supported the institution’s boxing club with the donation of boxing gloves. This was part of encouraging sports and social activities for the students with in the university. SINU boxing club was established in June as part of engaging students who are interested in this sport besides academic…
SUVA, (FIJI TIMES) – Flying Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo looks set to get the nod for the goalkicking duties during the Rugby World Cup ahead of Josh Matavesi and Ben Volavola. Coach John McKee said Nadolo had been looking good with goal-kicking. “Nemani has been nailing it with his kicking. He very well could be…
Western United U16 women’s team is the 2015 champion of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) national women’s U16 soccer championship. United confirmed their victory over Guadalcanal after 120 minutes of play at the SIFF Academy football field. It was Rose Malefo who scored the winning goal after a 1-1 tie which saw the two…