TRI-NATIONS FRIENDLIES

The Tri-Nations friendlies between the two Melanesian rivals Solomon Islands and Fiji along with the Asian opposition Hong Kong China is set for next week in Fiji. The friendlies will take place in Suva and Lautoka Fiji from 2nd -8th September 204. According to the schedule, Solomon Islands will face the hosts the Fiji Bula boys on…

BIG ACHIEVEMENT 

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…

ITSP rollout in Malaita this week

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…

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE 

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…

‘Smash Down Barriers’ rollout

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…

Athletics championship in September

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,”…

HOST SUFFERS 2nd DEFEAT

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…

Women’s football festival in Gizo

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…

MORE LOCAL COACHES ACCREDITED 

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).…