Launch of Women Make Waves in the Solomon Islands
THE Women Make Waves program, a transformative sport-for-development initiative, has officially launched in Solomon Islands, aiming to empower women and promote gender equality through surfing. Supported by the Australian Government through the Team Up...
Australia Sponsors Wini to ‘Oceania Weightlifting Championships’
SOLOMON Islands gold medal weightlifting champ Jenly Wini would like to thank the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands for fully sponsoring her travel for the upcoming ‘Oceania Weightlifting Championships’ in Auckland, New Zealand.
Ms...
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea Share Points in Olympic Qualifier
ON the opening day of the OFC Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania Qualifier 2024 in Samoa, the Solomon Islands national women’s team and Papua New Guinea (PNG) shared points in a 1-1 draw.
It...
Solomon Islands Preview – Women’s Olympic Football Tournament
THE Solomon Islands women’s team is hoping to improve their performance and results, as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania Qualifiers, in Samoa from 7-19 February.
Despite a group stage...
Boxer Beata Acknowledges SINIS for Enhanced Training
BY CHRIS ALEX
SOLOMON Islands female amateur boxer Beata Keiaka, who won a bronze medal in her debut at the recent XVII Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara, acknowledges the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports.
Beata,...
Silver Medalist Louisa Aims to Improve in Future Competition
BY CHRIS ALEX
SOLOMON Islands female amateur boxer and silver medalist at the XVII Pacific Games Louisa Eme Ngoni says she aims to improve her performance in future competitions.
Despite falling short of the gold...
Referee Shama Maemae Dream Comes True
BY JOY OFASIA
THE first Solomon Islands female referee to earn a FIFA badge as a center referee, Shama Maemae, says that achieving the esteemed badge is a dream come true for her career.
Shama now...
Local Para-Athlete, Otoa, Calls for Better Basic Facilities
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
IT was an amazing feeling for young female para sprinter Jemina Otoa to win a silver medal at the XVII Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and to raise the national flag...
Miriam Bobby Expresses Optimism for Solomon Islands Women Hockey 5s’ Future
BY JOY OFASIA
THE XVII Pacific Games 2023 silver medal victory by the Solomon Islands Women's Hockey 5s Team has written a new chapter in the history of women's hockey in the country.
The 18-year-old Miriam...
MUP Partners with SIFF to Promote Women’s Football in Makira
BY CHRIS ALEX
MAKIRA Provincial Premier Hon. Julian Maka’a thanked the Makira Ulawa Football Association and Solomon Islands Football Federation for their unwavering support and contributions to the development of women's football in Kirakira.
Premier Maka’a...
