2023 Pacific Games XVII

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...

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...

Chelsea Shares her Experience Volunteering at the Pacific Games

BY CHRIS ALEX CHELSEA Osifelo Praise, a 17-year-old of mixed ethnicity, whose father is originally from Malaita and whose mother is of Temotu and Shortland origin, was a key volunteer in the 2023 Pacific Games,...

Swimmer Nasomo Determines to Train Hard in Her Quest for 2023 Pacific Games

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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...

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...

16 Female Taekwondo Athletes Receives Scholarships

BY JOY OFASIA 16 females were among the 32 local Taekwondo athletes who have received scholarships from the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sports. Solomon Island World Taekwondo Union (SIWTU) Vice President Joses Dudley confirmed to...

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...

Solomon Islands Beach Volleyballer, Hanna Donga Making a Difference with Passion and Pride

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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...

Sports Nutritionist Prep Athletes for 2023 Games

BY JOY OFASIA A sports Nutritionist plays a major role to help athletes maximize their performance by addressing nutritional issues and coaching them to ensure top athletic performance. Fiorenzo Toncan is the only nutritionist at the...

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...