Sports Archive October 2023
CBSI Launches New $10 Note to Commemorate Games
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched the new $10 banknote, dedicated to commemorating the upcoming 17th Pacific Games scheduled to be held in Honiara from November 19th to December 2nd, 2023.
Team Solomon Holds Final Team Bonding Session
The Solomon Islands athletes who will represent the country in the upcoming Pacific Games took part in their final team bonding session over the weekend in Honiara.
Sailing Games Venue Preparation On Track
"Iumi Water Sports Park" at DC Park is finalising preparations to host the Pacific Games sailing competition next month.
Australia Supports Rugby With Fresh Paint for Stadium
Last week, the Australian High Commission, through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) donated 260 litres of paint to refresh and upgrade Town Ground, preparing the stadium as a dedicated training venue ahead of the Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games.
Rugby Australia Formalize Partnership With Solomon Islands Rugby
Rugby Australia has continued the development of Rugby in the Pacific after formalizing its partnership with the Solomon Islands.
Student Beautifies Team Solomon Games Village
Timothy Manepuria Jr. is a Form 5 Arts student at St. Joseph's Catholic National Secondary School, Tenaru and hails from the eastern side of Guadalcanal, Marau Sound.
Games Village Ready for Contingents
The Solomon Islands National University as one of the games village is now ready to be occupied by over 5000 athletes and officials from around the Pacific during the 2023 Pacific Games in November.