Para workshop sets to roll

THE Solomon Islands National Paralympic Committee (SINPC) is organizing a three-day Agitos Workshop and Athletics coaching course for parents of para-athletes, coaches and medical personnel. The course will start 9am today, ending January 25. It will be held at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) conference room. Christopher Nunn, Project Coordinator of the Oceania Paralympic…

WAITA PLEASED WITH NEW KIDS

U16 squad resumes training By CARLOS ARUAFU NATIONAL under-17 head coach Stanley Waita says he’s impressed with the performance of the newly selected players, the latest to join the training squad for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Poland this year. Waita had the chance to observe the players’ performances yesterday during their first training…

YOUNG EAGLES’ DEFENDER JOINS U17

  THE Junior Malaita Eagles left-back, Stanford Jacob Waleoi is the latest player the National Under-17 head coach, Stanley Waita and his coaching staff has drafted into the National U17 training squad in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in Peru.     Waleoi’s inclusion was confirmed to Star Sports on Monday after SIFF announced the first…

TEMOTU: IT’S NOT FAIR

Official decries SIFF decision By CARLOS ARUAFU AN official of the Temotu U16 has expressed disappointment at the cancelling of the Youth Solomon Cup tournament early this week. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) aborted the tournament amidst security fears after a number of teams were penalized for fielding in over-aged players. John Aubo described the…

Central Island victory forfeited

Central Islands U-16 team 3-2 victory against Guadalcanal was forfeited for fielding in over aged player. This means Guadalcanal received free three points despite their defeat. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands Football federation (SIFF) on Tuesday. The SIFF office has made it clear to all participating teams prior to the start of the…

Arrow leads group A

TEMOTU ARROWS U16 team is leading the group A of the Youth Solomon Cup currently underway at Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy. The Arrows took the lead after defeating Isabel Frigates with an impressive 6-1 victory in their opening match, Tuesday. They took the lead 3-0 in the first half followed by another three…

Exciting football action

Solomon Islands Football Federation Academy was filled with exciting football action as eight provincial teams eyeing for the Youth Solomon Cup title on the day of the tournament on Tuesday. The first football action of the day was between Real Kakamora and the underdogs Renbel. The young Kakamora’s under the guidance of Coach Barnabas Loloito…

Renbel anticipate for improvement

THE Renbel U-16 team is anticipating for improvement in the Youth Solomon Cup set to kick off on Tuesday at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy. Last year Renbel U-16 team performed very well under the guidance of Coach Willie Beuka and they are hoping to step more in the upcoming tournament. Speaking on…

Bodybuilders mourn loss of President

SOLOMON Islands Bodybuilding Federation (SIBDF) are mourning the loss of their President, the Late Pius Mamae, Thursday morning in Honiara. Late Pius was the President of the Body Building Federation and owner of City Pharmacy located at the Hyundai Mall. Vice president of SIBDF, Dickson Kae shared the federation’s condolences to late Mamae’s family and…

Solomon Games postponed

The much awaited Solomon Games supposed to be hosted in Rennell this month is facing indefinite postponement due to delay of funds. This was confirmed in a statement by the Renbel Games Local Organizing Committee. The further postponement is due to the delay of funds from the Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs. The…