Training squad named

SOLOMON Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has named 23 players who will make up the training squad for the upcoming 3rd stage of the World Cup Qualifier. The list was confirmed to Star Sports on Friday. Training days for the selected squad are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “Training times are from 3pm to 5pm,’’ Henry Fa’arodo…

‘Tennis for all’ today

SOLOMON Islands Tennis Association (SITA) “tennis for all” program will continue today at the Multipurpose tennis court. Tennis Development Officer (TDO) Ian Honila confirmed this to Star Sports, Friday. “Our program will continue today starting at 9am at the Multipurpose tennis court,’’ he said. “Today will be more enjoyable,’’ he added. “We will add more…

Wantok Challenge to be staged here

FUTSAL fans and supporters will have another opportunity to watch spectacular futsal action featuring renowned Honiara based champion clubs, including few provincials champion clubs and a champion’s team from Vanuatu.  The competition called Wantok Futsal Challenge 2017 tournament will be staged in Honiara next month April 8 to 15 at the Multipurpose Hall. Tournament Manager…

Training for young netters

YOUNG netball players keen to join the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) Pikinini netters clinic are welcome to team up with them at the Lawson Tama netball court this morning. HNA president Shalom Waita said after today’s session they will concentrate on kids who regularly attended their clinic since it was launched last month. “Interested young…

U16 futsal semis today

THE Honiara Thunder U16 Futsal competition will stage their semi final matches this morning at the Multipurpose Hall. Secretary of the competition George Capps said the semi final playoffs for today will be tough and exciting to watch as all four teams are hot favorites.  He said the first semi final will see ParamatyrKingz taking…

Suri calls for early prep

FORMER international Batram Suri calls on the national men’s football team to start preparing ahead of the crucial home and away ties with Papua New Guinea. Suri, who is now head coach at Ifira Black Birds in Vanuatu, told Star Sports an early preparation is a must for the national side as it’s just two…

3 to compete in HFA Pre-season league

THREE teams have registered for the Honiara Football Association (HFA) Pre-season League. HFA general secretary Leonard Paia confirmed this to Star Sports last night after the closed of registration at 4:3o pm, Friday. “Only three teams registered for the HFA Preseason League,’’ Paia said. “They are Juniper FC, Solomon Sheet Steal FC and Kingz FC,’’…

Turning to Indonesia

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Youth initiative in Malaita

Dear Editor – The Malaita provincial youth coordinator, Francis Samo, yesterday wrote in the media that the provincial youth office in Auki was looking at ways to help unemployed local youths with meaningful economic programmes. Mr Samo said in 2017 he will be trying to help young people in the rural areas of the province…

Probe Blue boats report

Dear Editor – In relation what appeared in the Star and online, the RSIPF is aware of this and an investigation going into, “Blue Boats sighting off the Coast of Anuta Island, Temotu Province recently”. The Police (RSIPF) is appealing to members of public and communities who may have any further information about the matter…