BY TONY IROGA
Solomon Islands men’s and women’s national teams are gearing up for the 2026 3v3 World Floorball Championships.
The 3×3 World Floorball Champions is set for June 12–14 in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain.
In the men’s competition, Solomon Islands will compete in Group B against Ukraine, Iceland, Côte d’Ivoire, and 2024 champions Latvia.
Floorball Federation of Solomon Islands President Adam Olofsson said the women’s team is also drawn in Group B and will face former champions Finland, along with Italy, Iceland and the United States.
“The both teams currently have 16 players in training, with the final six players for each squad to be named in May,” he said.
He said the federation is still seeking sponsorship support ahead of the tournament.
Olofsson said the top teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, while the remaining teams will play additional matches to determine final world rankings.
The national team, known as the Basiotos, recently competed in the AOFC World Floorball Championship Qualifiers in Willington, New Zealand, January 2026.
They also achieved a historic milestone by securing their first ever international win, defeating Hong Kong China 8-1 to finish in 9th place.
The Solomon Islands Men’s and Women’s floorball league are currently in playoffs semi-final matches ahead of qualifiers for Spain.
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