Local basketball coaches end FIBA certified training Local basketball coaches from the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) have recently received FIBA certified coaching certificates after successfully completing FIBA level 1 coaching course. Three of the recent certified local coaches shared insights about their achievement with Star Sport on Tuesday. Augustine Basia Augustine Basia is one…
The Included Through Sport Program (ITSP) funded by the Australia government through the ‘Team Up Program’ is set to tour Malaita province this week. This came after the team successfully completed touring a number of schools and communities in Honiara and Central Islands province. ITSP is a program targeting people with special needs, especially those…
THE 2024 Inaugural OFC Women’s Futsal Nations Cup tournament has been a learning experience for Solomon Islands. That’s according to the Solomon Islands National Women’s Futsal team head coach Arthur Barko after completing the tournament as the third runners up. He told Star Sport that their debut at the recent OFC Women’s Futsal Nation’s Cup was…
Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) through the ongoing support from the Australian government under the “TEAM-UP” program is currently rolling out the “Smash Down Barriers” program in Honiara. Smash Down Barriers is a table tennis program that aims to increase the participation and quality of life of people with disabilities in communities and schools and…
Solomon Islands Athletics Federation (SIAF) is set to host the Athletics National Championship (ANC) next Month in Honiara. SIAF President Michael Kuali told Star Sport over the weekend that the championship is set to take place in Honiara from 17th to 20th September 2024. “The upcoming ANC will be held from 17th to 20th of September 2024 in Honiara,”…
Chances of making the final are hanging by a thread for the host nation of Solomon Islands after their 4-0 defeat to favourites New Zealand during Thursday’s second match. Solomon Islands went through a disappointing defeat to Tahiti early this week. They managed to put on a good performance against Tonga on Tuesday. But it…
Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) is set to enter match-week 15 this weekend with five interesting matches to watch. All matches will be played at the King East end stadium. According to the SWPL schedule, five matches is set for this weekend. Three matches will be played on Saturday while another two on Sunday. Saturday…
THE Western provincial capital of Gizo has witnessed its inaugural Women’s Football Festival tournament this week. All matches are being played at the JFK Stadium. The event marks a significant milestone in the region’s sports history, celebrating and promoting women’s participation in football. Only four teams are participating with players being picked from all the…
About 69 community local coaches and officials across Honiara accredited with certificates in Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) A total of 69 coaches have received Oceania Sport Education program (OSEP) certified Community Coach and Official certificates after completing an intensive training. The participants completed four courses in Honiara recently facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC).…
In an exciting news for Solomon Islands football, the Australian Government and Football Australia are partnering to support the development of elite football throughout the Pacific in a renewed partnership. Delivered through Australia’s PacificAus Sports program, the four-year investment will facilitate regular international fixtures between Australian and Pacific national teams, including Solomon Islands, in addition to capacity-building…