Solomon Islands local assistant referee Charles Sau has been appointed to officiate in the second round of the 2026 OFC Professional League, which gets underway this weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Sau, an OFC Badge official, will be part of the match officiating team for the second circuit of the league’s inaugural season,…
Local football referee Timothy Niu has reached a major milestone in his officiating career after being awarded a FIFA Referee Badge, becoming the latest Solomon Islander center referee to achieve the prestigious accreditation. The achievement crowns years of dedication, resilience and steady progression for Niu, who has become a familiar and respected figure across the…
The 2026 West Pacific Junior Tennis Championships is underway this week at the National Tennis Centre in Honiara. However, bad weather had also disrupted some of the early matches. The 2026 edition marks the first time the Solomon Islands has hosted the regional junior event, featuring teams from Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and the host nation. Sunday’s…
The Solomon Islands sporting community is mourning the passing of Nina Davies, a passionate advocate, administrator, coach and former athlete whose lifelong dedication helped shape the development of women’s sport, judo, basketball and the Paralympic movement in the country. Nina Davies was widely respected for her tireless commitment to creating opportunities for women, girls and…
The opening round of the OFC Pro-League wrapped up last Saturday at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, turning focus to Papua New Guinea for the round 2 of competition. The OFC Pro-League Round 1 delivers early drama, tactical battles and a clear signal that the region’s newest elite competition is ready to raise…
Solomon Islands is mourning the passing of Lady Joy Kere, a respected diplomat, public servant, and sports administrator whose career broke barriers and inspired generations of women across the nation. Beyond diplomacy, Lady Joy Kere was deeply committed to sport development and women’s leadership. She served as President of the Solomon Islands Netball Federation (SINFED),…
Solomon Kings FC head coach Ben Cahn says his side has more work to do ahead of the second circuit round of the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off this coming weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Cahn’s comments follow Kings’ 1–1 draw with Tahiti United FC in the final matchday of the…
The Solomon Islands men’s senior national football team has been confirmed to take part in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, following FIFA’s official announcement of hosts and group allocations this week. The FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams from around the world, competing in 12 groups of four during the March and April…
After a memorable opening win in their first-ever professional outing on Sunday against PNG Hekari United FC, Solomon Kings head into their second match of the Inaugural OFC Pro League on Wednesday night looking to maintain their perfect start. The Ben Cahn-coached side will face South Melbourne FC, who are also coming off an opening 2–1 win…
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) is set to host the Oceania Taekwondo Championships 2026 (OTC) 2026 in Australia from 28-29 March 2026. OTU confirmed this early this week announcing the the championship dates. “OTU and the Australian Taekwondo are pleased to announce that the 2026 Oceania Taekwondo Championships will be held in Sydney, Australia on 28–29 March 2026…