BY RICHARD MENANOPO
The National Sports Council (NSC) will extend governance and financial support to four national sporting federations, to strengthen their organizational capacity and international engagement while expanding access to elite training facilities.
According to NSC Media, the federations will have the opportunity to apply for grants that aim to improve governance structures and this includes assistance with international and Oceania affiliation fees, audit requirements and participation in Annual General Meetings at both regional and global levels.
“This support may contribute towards international and Oceania federation affiliation fees, audit requirements and participation in Annual General Meetings at both regional and international levels, ensuring Solomon Islands remains actively engaged in global sporting decision-making”, the statement from NSC said.
The initiative targets the Solomon Islands Cricket Federation, Solomon Islands Football Federation, Solomon Islands Hockey Federation and Solomon Islands Tennis Federation, aligning administrative development with athlete performance pathways.
NSC said the federations have also been granted immediate access to national sporting facilities, including the SINIS High Performance Centre, enabling them to nominate senior men’s and women’s squads as well as age-group teams for structured training and progression.
In addition to facility use, the nominated national squads will be able to train at the High-Performance Centre at no cost, a move that aims to strengthen long-term athlete development and competitive readiness.
The council noted that the initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to build sustainable athlete pathways and reinforce national sports governance, ensuring Solomon Islands sport continues to grow both on and off the field.
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