Lamupio’s dream

PLAYING in an airfield since he was a kid due to lack of proper soccer pitch has inspired a local lad from Kekehe in Munda, Western Province to work hard. Young Clenty Lamupio joined four other Royal Football Academy players currently on their two weeks tour to United Kingdom to play alongside players from Australia,…

B’BUILDING CHAMP SET

SOLOMON Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBF) is ready to host the National Body building & Physique championship at the Multipurpose Hall, this weekend. Vice president of the Solomon Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBF), Dickson Kae confirmed to Star Sports that local bodybuilders vying to compete in the national championship are all prepared and are looking…

Le’ai optimistic to lead race

CURRENT OFC U-16 championship leading goal scorer and Solomon Islands deadly striker Raphael Le’ai is optimistic to extend his golden boot tally this afternoon. Solomon Islands will take on New Zealand at 3pm this afternoon in a must watch game. The winner of this match will determine which team tops the pool. Le’ai told Star…

Waita: A vital clash

THE Solomon Islands national U16 football team coach, Stanley Waita says today’s clash with New Zealand is a very important match. The U16 will play their second group A match against the defending Champions, New Zealand’s Young All Whites at 3pm this afternoon. Waita said for his side as it will decide who will top…

Taiwan’s games commitment hailed

PRIME Minister Rick Hou has welcomed Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan’s reassurance and strong commitment to support Solomon Islands for the 2023 Pacific Games. Taiwan’s deputy Foreign Minister Szu-Chien Hsu reassured Prime Minister Houenipwela of the Taiwanese Government’s support when they met at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC), Monday. Minister Hsu…

Lea’ai leads goal race

Solomon Islands U16 striker, Raphael Lea’ai is currently leading the golden boot race with four goals. Lea’ai scored a hat trick to give the country’s U16 team a 3-0 lead in the first half before extending his lead to four later in the second half. Scoring the four goals and helping his team win their…

Para officials off to Spain

SHORTLY after being given power to lead Paralympic in the country over the weekend during an AGM, Paralympic  newly elected president Nihal Seneviratne and his executive wasted no time as they gear up for regional and international events lining up for them. The newly elected president of the Solomon Islands National Paralympic Committee (SINPC) Nihal…

Wini inspires students

Solomon Islands weightlifter queen Jenly Wini who created history at the recent Commonwealth Game has inspired young students to pursue weightlifting in the future. The Commonwealth game bronze medallist for the past three days has been conducting Oceania Talented Identification program at Koloale Community High School, Hips school and Mbokonavera Community High School. The program…

U19 against Vanuatu today

THE Solomon Islands national U19 men’s football team will take on Vanuatu 19 in their final group B match of the Oceania U20 Championship today. The outcome of this match will determine who Solomon Islands will play in the semi finals. A win or draw for them will see them finish top of group B…