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SOLOMON Islands’ hopes of reaching the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 remain alive after a dominant victory over American Samoa in Nuku’alofa. Looking to bounce back against American Samoa following a 1-0 defeat to hosts...

21 January 2025 OFC Media - The draw for the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 has been confirmed today, at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland, New Zealand. The...

BY DR. TARCISIUS KABUTAULAKA TWO Solomon Islander women ran last Sunday’s 2024 Honolulu Marathon. They were Dr. Tammy Tabe and Fiorenzo Toncan, who became the first Solomon Islanders to participate in the annual event. This...

TEN years ago, Shama Maemae, a passionate footballer from the Solomon Islands, embarked on a journey that would reshape her dreams. Originally, she had her sights set on reaching the highest levels of football as...

THE Malaita Football Association (MFA) Women’s Capital League 2024 concluded with a thrilling final match between Ailako FC and Wales United in Auki. The season featured six teams competing for the top spot, with Ailako...

‍BY ELIZABETH OSIFELO/PACNEWS RARA emphasized that the change was driven by procedural necessities and not by arbitrary decisions. “Sharon was not hand-picked; there is a process in place,” Rara explained.  According to Rara, the Solomon Islands Athletics...

THE Australian Federal Police (AFP), Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) gifted the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) ‘Royals’ Women’s Football Club (FC) new sporting equipment on 18 July 2024 at Rove Headquarters.   The gifted...

AS Solomon Islands 60m sprint National Record holder, you can’t accuse referee Jovita Arunia of not being able to keep up with the play. At the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow in March, Arunia clocked...

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...

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...