Gizo Independence peace tournament successful

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Tu Ata Games ends on high note

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The Tu Ata Games organised at the Red Beach Sports Ground ended successfully over the weekend. Sponsors, former senior government officer, Robert Sisilo and Priscilla Piva were pleased to hosting this successful event. In his closing remarks, games coordinator Duke Telaupa said the tournament has been a successful one despite few Hiccups. “As all of…

3×3 Jam kicks off today

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The High School Holiday 3×3 Jam is set for tomorrow Tuesday, June 30. It will be held at the Multi-purpose hall from 10am to 6pm. The competition is expected to finish off on Wednesday July 1. Organizers call on schools in and around Honiara to quickly register their team to participate. Only 10 spaces are…

South East Vella cup kicks off

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The 2015 South East Vella La Vella constituency cup will kick off today at Maravari village in Western province. About 15 teams from communities in and around South East Vella La Vella managed to register their teams to participate on the biggest soccer competition on the Island. Speaking to Star Sports with the South East…

ACOMSIC Games kick off

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2015 ACOMSIC Games kicked off Monday with a colourful parade into Lawson Tama stadium in Honiara. The ACOMSIC Games which was last hosted by the Church of Melanesia 10 years ago was revived yesterday which saw 12 Church of Melanesia run schools participating in the event. More than 890 athletes and officials from the provinces…

Lai: My OFC appointment important

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The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) William Lai says his inclusion to the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive is important for Solomon Islands Football. Lai revealed this upon arrival yesterday from Zurich where he and other SIFF executive members took part in the recently held FIFA presidential elections. “As a Football nation it’s important that…

GP malaria supports rugby 7s

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The country’s national rugby sevens squad yesterday received 17 mosquito nets as they remain in camp in preparation for the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea next month. The nets were donated by the Guadalcanal Provincial malaria department and handed over by the Guadalcanal malaria program manager, Francis Oto. Speaking during the brief handing over…

Two matches set for womens rugby 10s

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The Womens Rugby 10s Competition continues today with two great matches set down for Panatina field this afternoon. SIRUF Rugby Development Officer confirmed this to Star Sports in a statement yesterday. Fredson Soak said, matches for Womens 10s competition will continue today, starting at 4:30 pm at the Panatina field, East Honiara. The Development Officer…