BY TONY IROGA
The National Sports Council (NSC) has congratulated Dr Clyde Puilingi on his appointment to the UNESCO Global Task Force of Experts 2026–2027 on Traditional Pharmacopoeia in the Context of Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity.
Dr Puilingi is the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
“His appointment places him among a group of international experts working with UNESCO under the International Convention against Doping in Sport,” the NSC statement said over the weekend.
The Task Force will study how traditional knowledge systems can be linked with modern anti-doping efforts. It will also focus on athlete protection, integrity, and ethical practices in sport around the world.
NSC described the appointment as a proud achievement for Dr Puilingi and the Solomon Islands.
“This appointment reflects the depth of expertise within our national institutions, particularly SINU, and highlights the important role our scholars and researchers continue to play in global sporting discourse,” NSC said.
NSC said the appointment shows that Solomon Islands experts can contribute to important international discussions on sport and research.
The statement highlighted that Dr Puilingi’s involvement will help strengthen the Solomon Islands’ voice in global discussions on clean sport and create opportunities for collaboration with international researchers and policy experts.
NSC said that it is confident that Dr Puilingi will make a valuable contribution to UNESCO’s work and the promotion of ethical standards in sport.
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