BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR
THE NGOSSI Ward Independence Sports Day is set to take place this weekend, from July 6th to 8th, at the White River Field and Basketball Court.
The event, an initiative by Ward Councilor (Cr) and Chairman of the HCC Works Division, Honorable Rex Konofilia, aims to bring communities in West Honiara together and uncover local sporting talent.
Speaking about the event, Konofilia confirmed that two sports will be featured over the three days: 3×3 basketball and seven-a-side soccer.
“The theme for the sports day is ‘Iumi Tugeda fo Ngossi Ward,’ which translates to ‘Together for Ngossi Ward.’ We want to foster a sense of unity and friendship through these games,” he said.
Registration is now open for community teams wishing to participate, with a modest fee of $100.
Konofilia emphasized that the seven-aside soccer tournament is exclusively for teams representing their respective communities, while the 3×3 basketball competition is open to any teams within Ngossi Ward, allowing communities to combine and form a team.
The Ward Councilor also expressed gratitude to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and the Honiara Football Association (HFA) for their support.
“A big thank you to SIFF Technical Director Moses Toata and the team from HFA for providing balls and other equipment. We hope to make this an annual event and develop football in West Honiara. Our ultimate goal is to identify talent and form a soccer team to represent West Honiara in top leagues like the HFA,” he told SunSPORTS.
With the surrounding communities eagerly anticipating the event, the games will kick off at 9:00 AM sharp. Teams interested in participating are urged to contact the provided number, 7777150, to register.
Prizes for the winning teams, proudly sponsored by the Ward Councilor, will be presented on the final day after all competitions conclude.
The NGOSSI Ward Independence Sports Day promises to be a fun-filled and exciting weekend, fostering community spirit and potentially uncovering the next generation of soccer talent from West Honiara.
