Sports Archive June 2023
Kurukuru Prepare for Friendlies Against Futsalroos
The Solomon Islands national futsal team is gearing up for an exciting series of friendly matches against the Futsalroos, the Australia national futsal team.
Solomon Islands Defeats Tahiti 1-0
The Solomon Islands have struck first in Group C of the OFC Women’s U-19 Championship 2023 following a 1-0 victory over Tahiti at HFC Bank Stadium in Fiji.
Prime Minister Addresses SIFF Congress
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare MP, was the chief guest at the recent Solomon Islands Football Federation Congress.
Netball Federation Concludes Successful Workshop
Mrs. Nicola Jones, the Technical Delegate for Netball, recently visited the country to evaluate the Netball facilities and train representatives from the Solomon Islands National Netball Federation (SINFED) as bench officials for the games.
Creative and Production Team for Games Announced
The Wait Is Over - The Games Organizing Committee (GOC) is pleased to officially announce the Sol2023 Pacific Games Ceremonies Creative and Production Team.
Solomon Islands Unable to Defend Early Lead Against Stronger Malaysia
Solomon Islands national team put early pressure on Malaysia, but ended up suffering a defeat by the scoreline of 4-1 at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in its first friendly match in Asian soil since 2019.
Evolt 360 Body Analyzer for Athletes Now in Country
The world’s most intelligent body scanner, the Evolt 360 Body Composition Analyzer is in the country.
Maenu'u Wins Golden Glove Award
The Solomon Islands women’s champion team, Kololae FC’s goal keeper Sylvester Maenu’u made history when she was awarded the golden glove award at the end of the OFC women’s champions’ league for her outstanding performance.
Oceania Hockey Federation to Support Hockey Development Programs
Continental Development Manager (CDM) of Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF), Gill Gemming is currently in country to support the development program of ‘Hockey’.
Jina's Restaurant Awarded Master's Caterer for Games
The 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) has announced that local catering service provider, Fairyland (Jinas) Restaurant is the official Master Caterer for this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games.
More Athletes Identified Following Trial
Solomon Islands Tertiary Association of Sports (SITAS) ‘Cluster Day’ was recently held at the High Performance Centre to identify athletes.
Leading Revolution in Football Commentary
Elizabeth Osifelo has made Solomon Islands history by becoming the first female football commentator.
Gold Coast Council Acknowledged for Support to Sports
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, this week visited Australia’s Gold Coast Mayor’s Office and conveyed the Solomon Islands Government’s ‘gratitude’ for Gold Coast’s support in sports development, through Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports, SINIS.
130 Public Servants Approved to Support Games
The Solomon Islands Cabinet has approved the Secondment of One Hundred and Thirty (130) Public Servants, Teachers and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) officers to the Games Organizing Committee to support the successful delivery of the Pacific Games 2023.
Koloale FC Wins Second Match
Koloale FC has scored a second straight win against Kiwi FC at the OFC Women's Champions League in Papua New Guinea.
Koloale FC Snatch Late Winner to Open their OFC Games
Solomon Islands Koloale FC, began their OFC Women’s Champions League campaign with a win following a stunning late winner against Labasa Women FC in Port Moresby over the weekend.
Games Organizing Committee Conclude Roadshow
The first ever Sol2023 Pacific Games Roadshow program has completed its three weeks visit of communities in and around Honiara City.