Ever since taking up taekwondo in 2023, it has been a dream for local athlete Fred Valentina to compete at the World Taekwondo Championship. Fast forward two years, the 20-year-old is now in full preparation mode as he gears up for his first-ever appearance at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championship, set to take place in…
The Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) 2025 championship is set to host its two day competition at the Multi Purpose Hall in Honiara this week. HTTA confirmed to Star Sport on Tuesday that this year’s championship is set to run from Wednesday 8th October to Thursday 9th October at the Multipurpose court. The two days table tennis championship will feature Para categories,…
Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) early this week, successfully facilitates Safeguarding Workshop (SW) for its local coaches, umpires and its Sport Development Officers (SDO). HTTA confirmed to Star sport that a total of 14 local coaches, umpires and its sport developments officers have successfully undergone the safeguarding session. “About 14 coaches umpires and sports developments of…
Dawn FC have been crowned champions of the 2025 Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super Futsal League season. A commanding 11-1 victory over defending champions Matakz FC in the season’s final match day saw the Arthur Bako-coached side clinched the title on superior goal difference, edging out runners-up Salt FC after both teams finished level on 46…
The National Basketball Teams have received another wave of generous donations from local businesses, further strengthening their preparations for upcoming international competition. Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation Baptist Kelesi revealed this in a press conference last week. He said, the support symbolized the growing partnership between Solomon Islands businesses and national sport. This latest round of support builds on earlier contributions…
Vanuatu’s ABM Galaxy FC has announced the return of Batram Suri as head coach for the Port Vila Vodafone Super League, which kicks off on Friday. Suri is no stranger to the club, having previously guided Galaxy to the quarterfinals of the 2020 OFC Champions League before the competition was cut short due to the…
A dream debut turned into a historic moment for 20-year-old Clivert Sam, who scored on his first appearance for the Solomon Islands senior National Football Team in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Isuzu UTE A-League side Brisbane Roar on Saturday night. The Green Shield FC midfielder told Star Sports that the experience has really exceeded his…
– Women’s football in the Solomon Islands has reached multiple milestones in recent years – Melanesian nation recently became Oceanian champions for the first time – Growth has been supported by several FIFA programmes From the small fishing communities on the outer islands to the rough-hewn village streets on the main island of Guadalcanal, football is a constant…
Excitement is brewing as preparations get underway for the 17th Annual Great Western Fishing Competition, hosted by The Stunned Mullet Sport Fish Club. The popular event will take place at Zipolo Habu Resort on Lola Island, Vona Lagoon in Western Province from Friday, October 31st to Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. The competition is one of…
Tickets for the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup have been set at $20 SBD per seat as the Solomon Islands prepares to host the prestigious tournament for the first time next week. The basketball showdown will run from Monday October 13 to Saturday 18 October at the Friendship Hall, East Honiara. Competition chairlady Gloria Hong said, the…