By Taromane Martin TRIATHLON Solomon Islands Federation says they will be sending a seven man team for next month’s Pacific Games in Samoa. Head Coach Nathan Thompson told SunSPORTS yesterday the team consists of four athletes and three officials. Coach…
THE Honiara Amateur Boxing Association (HABA) has strong evidence that the President of the Solomon Islands Amateur Boxing Association (SIABA), Mr Patrick Morris, is actively misrepresenting the success of Solomon boxers at the recent Tri-Nations Tournament held in Suva, Fiji,…
By Taromane Martin SOLOMON Islands have been official named by FIFA as one of the 23 nations confirmed to take part in this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. According to FIFA.com only 23 nations from the 24 countries…
Funding 2023 Pacific Games could decide diplomatic relations By Alfred Sasako FUNDING the South Pacific Games in 2023 could decide Solomon Islands’ future diplomatic relations with Taiwan. This emerged as pressure reportedly mounts on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to…
Scots college told Lea’i to focus on school SCOTS College Dean International Students Marc Capstick says Solomon Islands national U-17 player Raphael Lea’i need to focus on his education despite the recent interest from national team coach Wim Rijsbergen for…
By Taromane Martin THE Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) will look to provide more opportunities for young rugby players to study and play rugby overseas this year. This was highlighted by SIRUF President Frank Wickham as he highlights the…
Henderson Eels coach describes Oceania Club Champions League qualification as a milestone success BY ROMULUS HUTA HENDERSON Eels FC’s maiden qualification into the Oceania Club Champions League is a milestone achievement in the club’s brief football history, says head coach…
By Alfred Sasako AS the countdown begins for the 2023 Pacific Games, which could cost Solomon Islands as much as $4 billion to host, help has come from an unlikely source: Indonesia. Once regarded as the thorn-in-the-side by advocates of…
BY ROMULUS HUTA TELEKOM S-League defending champions Solomon Warriors and Henderson Eels have secured the country’s two Oceania Club Champions League spots next season. This follows the turnout of results over the weekend. The Sunday encounter between KOSSA and Real…
Electoral boss sheds light on issue of political campaigning through sports BY ROMULUS HUTA CHIEF Electoral Officer Moses Saitala warns election intending candidates that display of names by way of t-shirts, promotional banners or posters is a campaign activity and…
