BY RICHARD MENANOPO
The beach volleyball competition at the 2026 Solomon Games got underway at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) yesterday, with provinces making strong opening statements in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
In the women’s competition, Malaita defeated Guadalcanal in straight sets, 21-10 and 21-16, before Honiara recorded a convincing 21-11, 21-6 victory over Guadalcanal. The scheduled match between Western and Renbel was postponed.
The men’s competition produced another round of exciting contests, with Honiara overcoming Malaita 21-8, 21-15. Renbel followed with a dominant 21-8, 21-0 win over Makira.
Beach volleyball is one of seven sporting codes featured at this year’s Solomon Games, which officially opened on Sunday evening at the National Stadium. The Games are being contested across several venues, including the National Stadium, Friendship Hall, SINIS and the Multi-purpose Court netball venue.
Pool matches continue today at SINIS as teams battle for places in Thursday’s semi-finals ahead of the medal matches on Friday.
Photo credit: Richard Menanopo
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