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Honiara City
HRUA STARTED PRESEASON GAMES
The Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) has started the preseason games at the Panatina rugby field over the weekend. The game saw Solomon Islands National University (SINU) took on Marist, followed by Diesel Services against MOI and the main match of the day between Henderson Hammer Head…
2 Aug 2015
Rugby
WOMEN’s RUGBY KICKS OFF TOMORROW
In sports, the 2015 Women’s Rugby 10 a side competition will go into the semifinal play offs tomorrow at the Panatina Oval. A media statement from the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirms today that the first semifinal clash will be between the table leaders Royal Blues and the…
29 Jul 2015
Athletics
D.C.C DISHED OUT $225,000 PRIZE TO 2015 S.P.G MEDAL WINNERS
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government has dished out a total of $225,000 in cash prize money to medal winners of the recent Pacific Games. Gold medal winners received $10,000 for a medal, silver medallists received $7,500 and bronze medal winners received $5,000.
26 Jul 2015
Development
D.C.C COMMITTED TO ESTABLISH WORLD-CLASS SPORTS FACILITIES: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Democratic Coalition for Change Government is committed to ensuring world-class sporting facilities are established in Solomon Islands ahead of the next Pacific Games.
26 Jul 2015
Guadalcanal Province
GUADALCANAL ASSISTED F.C.G INTO S-LEAGUE
In sports, in its pursuit to harness soccer in the Province, Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) has assisted the newly S-League entrant, Football Club Guadalcanal (FCG) financially.
25 Jul 2015
Solomon Islands
TEAM SOLOMONS PERFORMED WELL: TALASASA
The Chef De Mission to Solomon Islands to the recent 15th Pacific Games has said Team Solomon’s performance at the recent pacific games has really improved.
22 Jul 2015
Athletics
OPPOSITION CONGRATULATED ATHLETES TO S.P.G 2015
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has congratulated athletes who have raised the country’s profile by winning medals during last week’s Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
22 Jul 2015
Athletics
SOLOMONS SHOULD COMPETE IN FAIR SPORTS: ATHLETE’s VIEW
In sports, a Pentani Runi says Solomon Islands should only send athletes to compete in sports that are “fair.” Mr Runi elaborates, fair sports are athletics, weight-lifting, boxing and Karate.
20 Jul 2015
SIRUF
S.I.R.U.F EMBARKED ON SELECTION FOR VISITING GOLD COAST TEAM
In local sports, the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation has selected a good number of High School Boys to be in the training squad to prepare for the visiting Gold Coast School Boys side in September.
20 Jul 2015
Athletics
S.P.G 2015 FAREWELLED PARTICIPATING PACIFIC COUNTRIES
With fireworks, music, grass skirts and a sample of the Pacific’s rich and diverse culture, Port Moresby said good bye to the 2015 Pacific Games in last night’s closing ceremony at BSP Stadium.
19 Jul 2015
PNG
SOLOMONS & P.N.G SNATCHED FINAL GOLD IN HALF MARATHON
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands snatched the final two athletics gold medals at Port Moresby 2015 in the men’s and women’s half marathons over the weekend. In the men’s event Kupsy Bisamo of PNG won gold with a time of one hour, 14 minutes and 11 seconds.
19 Jul 2015
Makira/Ulawa Province
TELEKOM KAKAMORA SOCCER LEAGUE OPENS
In sports, more than ten boys and girls soccer teams have participated in the Telekom Kakamora Soccer League (TKSl) opening this week. The soccer league aims to help the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) organise provincial leagues to scout out raw talents.
18 Jul 2015
Constituencies
VELLA CONSTITUENCY CUP ENDED WELL
In Sports, the South East Vella La Vella 2015, Constituency Soccer tournament has reached its finals today. The tournament held at Maravari in South Vella has attracted 15 soccer teams within the constituency. Speaking to SIBC sports, freelancer Alfred Pagepitu reports.
17 Jul 2015
PNG
SHARON DEDICATED MEDALS TO LATE FATHER DAVID FIRISUA
Solomon Islands athletic golden girl, Sharon Firisua has dedicated her Gold medals to her late father, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands National Sports Council the late David Firisua.
16 Jul 2015
PNG
SIOSI SNATCHED GOLD IN 10,000 METRES
Solomon Islands has won a fifth gold medal in the 15th Pacific Games in Port Moresby, thanks to 18-year-old Solomon Islands long distance runner, Rosifelo Siosi. SIBC’s Bart Basia reports from Port Moresby.
16 Jul 2015
PNG
11 DAYS INTO S.P.G AND MORE MEDALS FOR SOLOMONS
Day 11 of the 15 Pacific Games competition in Port Moresby yesterday has seen Solomon Islands winning more medals from various athletes. A gold medal, one silver and four bronze medals were won by various athletes. Rolland Ko’ofuli is in Port Moresby covering the regional competition. “Ms.
14 Jul 2015
Athletics
SHARON FIRISUA BAGGED ANOTHER GOLD FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
Solomon Islands female long distance bullet, Sharon Firisua has last night raised the national flag higher than the rest in Port Moresby’s Pacific Games. An unmatched Ms Firisua claimed a gold medal after out-loping all her opponents in the women’s 5000 metres.
14 Jul 2015
Honiara City
HONIARA RUGBY READY FOR 2015 SEASON
Honiara Rugby is ready for 2015 Season. The Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) meets next week to discuss the 2015 Calendar of Events proposed by Executives.
14 Jul 2015
PNG
SOLOMONS MAINTAINED 8th POSITION AT 2015 S.P.G
Solomon Islands still maintain its eight position in the Pacific Games medal tally with nine medals as of yesterday. Still leading the medal tally table is host country Papua New Guinea with 71 medals followed by New Caledonia with 66 medals, and Tahiti with 40 medals.
13 Jul 2015
Peace
PEACE NETBALL TOURNEY ENDED SUCCESSFULLY IN GIZO
In Provincial sports, the three days Independence under 20 Peace Netball tournament has successfully ended in Gizo over the weekend. The tournament was organised by the Western Peace & Reconciliation Partnership with Gizo Netball Association.
13 Jul 2015