Meet Esther Yates, Solomon Islands Va’a Athlete for the 2023 Pacific Games
BY JOY OFASIA
OVER the past years, the only sport that Esther Geidele Yates has personal attachment to was netball, however, this year she switched to the sport of Va’a –‘Outrigger Canoeing’.
The switch of sports...
Solomon Islands Beach Volleyballer, Hanna Donga Making a Difference with Passion and Pride
BY JOY OFASIA
OVER the years, the participation of the Solomon Islands women's beach volleyball athletes in both regional and international competitions has made headlines on the back pages of local newspapers.
This year’s Commonwealth Games...
Swimmer Nasomo Determines to Train Hard in Her Quest for 2023 Pacific Games
BY JOY OFASIA
AFTER months of training, Solomon Islands swimmer Nasomo Kuve has hoped to pursue her dream and training at the seafront next to the Ranadi Marine School in East Honiara in her bid...
Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation Kicks-Off Women’s Indoor Volleyball Trial
BY JOY OFASIA
THE Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation kicked off the women’s indoor volleyball trial event at the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sports Complex on Wednesday.
Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation President, Morris Mataki told SOLOMON...
Meissa Yvonne Sets Eye to 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara
BY JOY OFASIA
TAEKWONDO Practitioner, Meissa Yvonne aims to make her debut at the next year’s 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.
Yvonne, 33, a primary teacher by profession told Solomon Women that she took up Taekwondo...
Rebby’s Journey as a Basketball Athlete
BY JOY OFASIA
AFTER years of participation in both domestic and regional basketball and netball competitions up until now.
The Solomon Islands netball and basketball fraternity have witnessed the journey and transitions achieved by one...
“I Am Happy When She Is Happy,’’ Said Mother Of Para Table Tennis Athlete
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
ANDRYNOR Grace Sale, 16, had been born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her ability to move and maintain balance and posture or has denied her the ability to walk.
According to...
Lohana Muria Takes Pride Earning First Black Belt in Taekwondo
BY JOY OFASIA
FOR 4 years, Lohana Muria has consistently perfected and practiced her skill in Taekwondo at Yun’s Taekwondo Academy Solomon Islands in Honiara.
In a ceremony this year, Lohana became the fourth female in...
2023 Pacific Games: Alice Prepares To Represent Solomon Islands Hockey
BY JOY OFASIA
SOLOMON Islands hockey player, Alice Alide is eying to make her debut and be part of the team to represent the country at next year’s Pacific Games in Honiara.
She is now engaged...
Solomon Islands Female Footballer Aims for Gold Medal in Honiara
BY JOY OFASIA
LOCAL athlete Delmay Waihaho will be making her second Pacific Games appearance after being selected as part of the team for Honiara 2023.
The 25-year-old Solomon Islands Footballer is not a new face...