Tahiti edges Solo

Solomon Islands was defeated 1-0 by host, Tahiti yesterday in the first leg playoff in the third stage of the World Cup Qualifiers. It was an equally fought out match between the Tahiti and Solomon Islands which saw them end the first half scoreless despite a handful of scoring opportunities. A free kick early in…

Volleyball team returns with pride

It was an emotional moment following the arrival of the Women and men’s volleyball national volleyball teams who returned Tuesday with a bronze medal after defeating Cook Islands in the Oceania women volleyball zonal championship. A small crowd of family members were at the Honiara international terminal to  welcome and greeted our women’s team who…

New executive for SITTF

The Solomon Islands Table Tennis Federations (SITTF) has a new executive as of Wednesday. The new executive was elected during the SITTF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday at the NOCSI Conference room, chaired by the president of Hockey and Archery, Nihal Seneviratne. The SITTF president Aldrin Bekala stands undefeated with the secretary general Elwin…

HOCKEY IN TOP AWARD RACE

Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) was amongst the shortlisted 2016 Hockey Revolution Awards. This was official announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) late last month.  “The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the shortlist for all of the Hockey Revolution Awards which will be presented at the Hockey Revolution Part 2 Conference in Dubai,’’…

KOSSA futsal training delayed

KOSSA Futsal club’s training has been delayed for the next few weeks. This is due to the maintenance work done at the Multipurpose Hall. Coach, Thomas Kalola told Star Sports trainings should resume as soon as the venue is set. Kalola said early preparation is a must so that the team is well prepared for…

Tennis election, Wednesday

A new executive to lead the Solomon Islands Table Tennis Federation (SITTF) for the next four years will be elected on Wednesday. The election will be the highlight of today’s SITTF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting will be held at the Office of the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) at the City…