Sports Archive May 2023
BSP is Bronze Sponsor for Pacific Games
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) is officially the Bronze sponsor of the Sol2023 Pacific Games to be hosted in Honiara, Solomon Islands later this year.
Deadline for Community Group Registrations Extended
The Games Organizing Committee (GOC) has extended the deadline for Community Group Registration from 2nd June to the 23rd following the successful completion of the GOC Workforce Services Roadshow program and the widespread interest received from the public.
Inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League Prepares to Kickoff
Coaches and captains of the five competing teams have completed pre-tournament media duties ahead of Thursday’s kickoff in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
South Pacific Oil is Pacific Games Gold Sponsor
The South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) has officially been announced as the Gold Partner-Sponsor of the Sol2023 Pacific Games to be hosted in Honiara, Solomon Islands later this year.
Solomon Islands Field Hockey Camp Ends on High Note
Solomon Islands national field Hockey 5s four-day camp at the High Performance Centre concluded today.
National Hockey Teams Receive Intense Training
Australian Hockey Mentor Coach, Leroy Philips arrived in the country to run a training camp at the High Performance Centre for Solomon Islands men and women National Hockey 5s Squad.
Solomon Islands Takes on Vietnam in International Friendly
Solomon Islands Kurukuru futsal team will take on Vietnam in two international friendly matches, to be played in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Australian Gold Medalist Arrives in Country to Coach Team Taekwondo
Australian Taekwondo Gold medalist and Coach, Bianca Scurry has arrived in the country today to Mentor and run a few courses for the nation’s ‘Team Taekwondo’.
SINIS Holds a Leisure Activity for Athletes
Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) through its Wellbeing and Lifestyle Performance (WLP) department successfully held a ‘Leisure Activities’ program for sport athletes.
Lea'i Scores First Professional Goal For Bosnia and Herzegovina Club
Solomon Islands International Raphael Lea’i scored his first and assist in his first professional start for FK Velez Mostar.
5000 Apply to Volunteer During Pacific Games 2023
More than 5000 people have applied to Volunteer at this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games.
Pacific Games Facilities Nears Completion
All Games Facilities in Honiara, Solomon Islands are currently under construction and will be completed within the next three to four months.
Golfers to Attend Asia Pacific Amateur Championship Academy
Solomon Islands Golf athletes, George Rukabo and Tony Ramo have travelled to Melbourne, Australia, to for this year's Asia Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC).
Pacific Games Ambassador Tours Choiseul Province
Jay Makana, a former mini-games Gold medalist, is currently touring Choiseul province as part of the Sol2023 sports Ambassador's program.
SBS Holds Exclusive Rights in Australia to Broadcast Pacific Games
The 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) is pleased to announce that the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS) has acquired exclusive Australian broadcast rights for the Sol2023 Pacific Games.
West Pacific Regional Tennis Championship Underway
The West Pacific Regional Tennis Championship is currently underway in Port Vila where five countries that are participating are Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vanuatu.
Men's Indoor Volleyball Sets Record
The Solomon Islands Men's Indoor volleyball team has bagged the Bronze from the "Flaming Chalice 2023" Tournament in Australia, setting a history for Indoor volleyball in the Solomon Islands.