Bilikiki legend James Naka has been appointed honorary Head Coach of the National Beach Soccer team for the historic hosting of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2024 in Honiara. It will be marked as a historic occasion for the former Bilikiki frontman who had made his name on the global stage and is now…
THE National Sports Council (NSC) has clarified why the Iumi Water Sports Park located at DC Park in the Henderson Area, Central Guadalcanal is yet to be utilised. Two main reasons were cited. In a statement issued by NSC Board Chairman on Monday, 7th October, Joe Sika Manuopangai said, the Iumi Water Sports Park, at DC…
GUADALCANAL Provincial Government (GPG) will continue to implement plans that will aim to help youths engage more in sports activities for the next four years. Guadalcanal Deputy Premier John Lee Saki announced this during his keynote after the grand final of the 2024 Guadalcanal Soccer Cup Tournament last Thursday at the Lawson Tama Stadium in…
The Solomon Cup defending champions Malaita Eagles is currently undergoing intense preparation ahead of the November men’s Solomon Cup. The sports event will take place from November 23rd to December 7th at the National Stadium in Honiara. With just over a month away the team is not wasting time to prepare for the highly anticipated Solomon Cup…
A SPORTS competition to raise funds and help rebuild Mbilua school in Vonunu, Vella Western Province was held in the past days. Newly appointed Western Provincial Sports Minister Eric Hitu officially launched this fundraising drive on Tuesday. Football and netball are being featured during this weeklong social event. The sports event aims to raise funds…
East Central Guadalcanal Football Club has successfully defended their title, emerging as the champions of the Guadalcanal Soccer Cup 2024. In a hard-fought grand final at Lawson Tama Stadium on Thursday, they narrowly defeated Davua FC 1 nil before a packed crowd. The match remained scoreless in the first half, with both teams evenly matched.…
A Farmers volleyball competition for ladies is being organised in the highlands of Ward 29, Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province. The competition officially commenced on Wednesday at Aitolo village. This event aims to promote the participation of rural women and girls in sports especially volleyball apart from their usual busy schedules at home and gardens. The theme for the competition is; “Volley for Unity,” which aims to foster togetherness amongst women in…
THE National Aquatic Centre will officially open for the public to use as of next week. A statement from National Sports Council (NSC) said, “we will be open for swimming from 0600h on Tuesday 1 October 2024.” But before accessing the 50m and 25m pools, interested swimmers are asked to visit the NSC office at…
Lauru Football Association (LFA) has announced a provisional 34-member squad for the Lauru Kuvojo side which will be participating in the upcoming Solomon Cup competition later this year. In a statement, Thursday, LFA General Secretary Isireli Nuku Pazabeto said, “it is with great excitement that we announce the 34-man provisional squad for Lauru Kuvojo.” The provisional…
The Solomon Islands Outrigger Canoe Federation (SIOCF) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Thursday. The key agenda items including the presentation of reports and the election of new executive members. This meeting marks a significant step for the Federation, which is still in its infancy but is rapidly growing as a hub for…