THE 2014 FIFA World Cup licensed broadcaster Mai TV has secured sponsors for their coverage of the tournament which will be held in Brazil in June and July. The free to air TV network signed McDonalds Fiji as its first official sponsor before forging a deal with Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji Limited. “We are extremely happy…
Prince Charles Park in Nadi has been withdrawn as a venue for the OFC Champions League group stages scheduled for April 7-15 in Fiji. OFC Head of Competitions Michael Song says the decision was not taken lightly. “On February 12 2014, an inspection group from OFC and the Local Organising Committee, carried out a thorough…
After successfully sponsoring the inter-company weekly challenge at the Club HP on Monday night Hon Elijah Doro Muala wasted no time in announcing that he is extending his sponsorship to the inter ministry weekly challenge to commence today at the same venue. Last Monday saw Blue Ocean Shipping edging out the much loved Dreamline Car…
The ANZ school tennis program is set to start on March 3, coinciding with celebration of the world tennis day. The program includes schools in and around Honiara. According to the mini tennis program coordinator, Doreen Ningalo a good number of schools have been confirmed for the program this year. The mini tennis program targets…
The Telekom S-league champions, Solomon Warriors FC might have new imports from abroad to boost their performance in the upcoming Oceania Club Championship. This was revealed by the club president and owner, Honourable Boddo Dettke to local media recently. Importing players overseas would mean omitting some of the current players and Honourable Dettke highlighted; “We…
A total of 473,076 tickets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ were allocated during the second random selection draw for all matches except the Opening Game in Sao Paulo and the Final in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian fans received around 60 per cent of the inventory during this sales phase. Across all general public…
Fiji sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro and veteran power lifter Sainimili Turner were crowned Fiji Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the 2013 Fiji Sports Awards at the Vodafone Arena Friday night. Tabakaucoro, who broke the 100 and 200 metres records at the Pacific Mini Games last year, was modest in accepting the gong ahead…
Sports contribute $100 million (US$53 million) annually to the Fijian economy, confirmed Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. He made the revelation Friday while speaking as the 2013 Fiji Sports Awards chief guest at the Vodafone Arena, Suva. The Prime Minister said sports had been one of the biggest income-generators for Fiji. This is…
The date for the first fundraising event hosted to help send the Solomon Islands national men’s U19 squad for the World Cup qualifiers has been set for March 8. This was confirmed by the newly appointed fundraising committee over the weekend. According a pamphlet issued by the committee, the event will start at 7pm to…
The recently released list for the country’s U19 men’s soccer squad has been trimmed from 56 players to 27. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands Football federation (SIFF). The 27 remaining players for the final training squad were selected following three weeks of intensive training held at the SIFF Academy playing field. All players…