FOUR local triathletes have been selected to form a pacific development team. In statement on Thursday Nathan Thompson Siofa, head coach and media officer said the selection of the athletes shows the strength of Solomon Islands. “The strength of Solomon Islands triathletes has been recognized with 4 of 8 places in a pacific development team…
Former Pacific Games boxing silver medalist Paul Kava is aiming for gold in the upcoming Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Kava told Star Sports yesterday he is fully prepared now for the Games and admitted he was not really in his top form in the previous Pacific Games in 2011 New Caledonia which…
Solomon Contemporary Hit Radio Station, Paoa FM is organising a “Super-8” challenge for mum’s during the Mothers’ day weekend. Based on the theme “A Healthy Mother, A Healthy Family”, the competition will include three sporting events namely, Netball, Volleyball and Soccer (Futsal). The Paoa FM “Black Blazers” (Paoa FM team) for the past weeks had…
The Solomon Islands national netball squad experienced their first defeat in their second friendly match against Honiara’s Sunrise Netball team, Wednesday at the Multipurpose Hall netball court. Sunrise finished off with a close score margin of 57-51 after four quarters of netball action. The squad had it under control for the two quarters taking a…
A team of five officials of the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) will be attending the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) congress and annual general meeting. They are President, Ronald Bei Talasasa VP International, Naoyuki Fujiyama Vice president Finance, Secretary General Melinda Avosa, Francis Manioru Athlete Commissioner and Lisa Wini. Talasasa and Fujiyama…
Port Moresby (The National) – THE 2015 Pacific Games will have 137 volunteer team leaders, who will be key support people working with the Games Volunteer Workforce and Games Organising Committee staff during the July event. The team leaders will be the main point of contact between the GOC functional area managers and the volunteers…
Aimela football club (FC) is all set for the weekend clash with Ailako this weekend. The match will be played this Sunday at 4pm at Aligegeo stadium in Auki. Head of delegation and team manager of Aimela Leonard Sasai told Star Sports in Auki on Wednesday that his boys are ready and fully prepared for…
DESPITE the unsuccessful campaign by Western United at the Oceania club championship league in Fiji assistant coach Riccardo De Viva has described his stint with the team as a wonderful experience. Speaking exclusively to the Sport Sports yesterday at the Honiara International terminal before he jetted out of the country with two of his players…
THE Western United assistant coach to the recent Oceania Club Champions League, Riccardo De Viva has made a public acknowledgement. De Viva mainly highlighted his gratitude for being given the opportunity to chare his knowledge on football with the club and players. “I would like to thank the management and both the owners Reggie and…
TEAM SBM A from the school of business and management at the Solomon Islands National University outclashed its opponent SHNAS A from the school of health, nursing and applied science in their opening yesterday at Kukum campus field. SBM A boys scored 4-1 in the full 40minutes game and celebrated the win. Both teams have…