BY TAROMANE MARTIN SOLOMON Islands men’s football team Head Coach Felipe Vega Arango said it was on to the next match after a comfortable 11-0 win over American Samoa in their final Pool D match of the 2023 Pacific Games football competition.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu Two skilled New Caledonia sailors in Men’s windsurfing are dominating the competition, maintaining their lead in both the men’s sailboard light (windsurfing) and men’s heavy (windsurfing) events at the Umi Water Sports Park during the 2023 Pacific Games at the DC Park area in…
By Alfred E. Pagepitu Archer Georgina Lepping, the first female from the Solomon Islands to reach the final round, is set to compete for the Bronze Medal in the Women’s compound archery event today at DC Park area in the East Honiara.
By Lynton A. Filia Shannon Sogavare, daughter of the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, showcased her prowess in Table Tennis singles at the 17th Pacific Games, representing Team Solomon in the singles category, proudly embracing her heritage from Malaita and Choiseul provinces.
By Lynton A. Filia The Solomon Islands Para Table Tennis Men’s Team has triumphed in an exhilarating showdown against Tahiti at the Multipurpose Hall, securing the coveted Gold medal in a tough contested match that took place today.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu Solomon Islands’ Linda Rose and Moffat clinched two remarkable gold medals in Para archery on Wednesday, breaking new grounds for disability representation in the sport. Despite their outstanding achievements, these gold medals will not contribute to the official medal tally.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu As the Pacific Games sailing competitions reaches its climactic phase, the spotlight is on Solomon Islands’ talented female sailors, Maree Austine and Marrie Jack.
By Lynton A. Filia More than ten skilled artisans from the Marovo Lagoon in the Western Province have joined in Honiara for the Umi Wan Festival, an integral element of the 17th Pacific Games, to exhibit their remarkable carvings at the National Arts Gallery grounds.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu Despite falling short in the qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games Mixed Team CGT, the Team Solomons resilience shone through, in day 2 of the World Archery Oceania-Solomon Islands Pacific Games 2023 at DC Park, east Honiara.
By Ronald F. Toito’ona Solomon Islands Women’s Rugby League 9s team has ended their campaign in the Pacific Games 2023 competition, with five straight losses. The latest was a defeat to Vanuatu this afternoon, in the ranking playoff for the 5th and 6th positions.
New Zealand athlete Jordan Evans-Tobata is set for an emotional reunion with her father when she competes for her country at the Pacific Games later this month in the Solomon Islands.
The first windsurfer to represent the Solomon Islands in the 2023 Pacific Games has been hitting the waves in blustery conditions off DC Park. 25-year-old Pince Hoga only started intensive training with coach William Mertens when the boards arrived a few weeks ago.
By Ronald F. Toito’ona The new National Aquatics Centre is a bonus for Swimming in Solomon Islands, says our young swimming athletes that are competing in the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara.
Amidst the vibrant displays of arts, crafts, and culinary delights at the Solomon Islands National University’s Panatina village, a contrasting narrative unfolds: that of women entrepreneurs grappling with the financial implications of their participation.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu In a stunning display of precision and skill, Australian Archers Tyack Ryan and Paeglis Laura secured the first gold medals in Archery at the World Archery Oceania-Solomon Islands Pacific Games 2023, at DC Park, east Honiara..
Winning silver in the women’s 55kg category on Monday was a life-changing event for 18-year-old Lorah Maelosia. The rising youngster clinched three silver medals for the Solomon Islands at Maranatha Hall, finishing second behind her icon and trainer Jenly Wini.
By Lynton A. Filia The weightlifting showdown among Solomon Islands, Nauru, and Samoa showcased incredible athleticism, although Solomon Islands experienced a challenging outcome.
While 10,000 witnessed the official opening ceremony on Sunday, thousands more watched from the National Stadium’s outer corners. SIBC News caught up with the Nokia Boys from Gilbert camp, who were painting faces outside the stadium, attracting local fans who joined in on the face painting.
By Alfred E. Pagepitu In a remarkable feat, 40-year-old weightlifter, Jenly Tegu Wini clinched her first three gold medals in the Women’s 55KG category at the 2023 Pacific Games, bringing immense joy to her mother, Margret, and garnering pride from relatives, cousins, and the entire Solomon…
By Ronald F. Toito’ona The 2023 Pacific Games opening ceremony yesterday was an event most Solomon Islanders and athletes from around the region were looking forward to, so as the performers that will be participating in the opening acts.
