SOLOMON Islands Boxing Federation (SIBF) has released its final squad for the Pacific Games next month in Honiara. The federation released the names of its final squad members on Sunday via its facebook page. “We are pleased to announce and confirm that Solomon Islands Boxing Federation has selected its final Boxing Squad for the upcoming…
THE Sol2023 Pacific Games venues have been certified ahead of the first ever Pacific Games to be held in the country next month. This means the venues have been established to be in compliance with requirements set by respective international sporting federations. This was confirmed by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Executive Director Christian Nieng…
THE theme for the 2023 Pacific Games is captured in three simple words Challenge, Celebrate and Unity and as the event drawers closer and closer, there is already excitement in the air. For many Solomon Islanders, it was a proud moment when the country was given the honour to host the largest regional sporting event.…
THE Pikinini Netter’s programme organised by the SOSA (Selwyn Old Students’ Association) Netball Club concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony to the 70 girls who participated in the programme. The certificate presentation was held at the SMI Netball Court Town Ground last Saturday. SOSA Netball Club Head Coach Shalom Waita told Star Sports that this…
Solomon Islands has been crowned winner of the 2023 MSG Prime Ministers’ Cup in New Caledonian Capital following a decisive goal by professional footballer Raphael Lea’i in the 77th minute of the second half of the final match with the hosts New Caledonia SOLOMON Islands have been crowned the winners of the 2023 Melanesian Spearhead…
National history maker in Tennis, Michael Patrick Leong encourages athletes to be visionary sports men and women. Leong, who in 2004 became the first the Solomon Islander to appear at Wimbledon, encouraged all athletes to have a vision of how they want to see their future as sports men and women of Solomon Islands and…
SOLOMON Islands Futsal Captain and OFC Futsal Legend Elliot Ragomo has officially retired from the National Futsal Team Kurukuru after the conclusion of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand, last weekend. The recent tournament marked Ragomo’s final appearance for Kurukuru and for enthusiastic OFC supporters. Following Kurukuru’s third-place and fourth-place playoffs…
MICAH Lea’alafa, the outstanding player for the Solomon Islands National Team Kurukuru has clinched the title of Golden Boot winner at the OFC Futsal Nations Cup. Lea’alafa showcased his remarkable skills by scoring an impressive 7 goals throughout the competition. In addition to Lea’alafa’s achievement, other awards were presented during the weeklong tournament. Vanuatu was…
THE Team Solomon Junior Weightlifters at the Oceania Youth, Junior & U23 championship in Apia, Samoa, has bagged a total of 5 gold medals and 1 silver. At the beginning of the competitions Solomon Islands Lorah Maelosia scooped 3 gold medals. Later in the competition another Team Solomon Junior Weightlifter Shirmara Wini who competed in…
SWIMMING coaches and the Solomon Islands Swimming Federation (SISF) officials had a great opportunity to gain more knowledge of officiating in swimming sporting events with the support of Swimming Technical Official for the Pacific Games Ryan Arblaster, Arblaster conducted a three days training program which targets mainly Swimming officials. The program which started on September…