Sports

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...

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...

Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation Kicks-Off Women’s Indoor Volleyball Trial

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Local Sprinter Jovita Finishes Seventh in 100m Heat at World Athletics Championship

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BY JOY OFASIA SOLOMON Islands female sprinter Jovita Arunia cruised seventh in the heats of the women’s 100 metres at the 2022 World Athletics’ Championships in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States of America last...

Taekwondo Practitioner Shares Why Martial Arts is Good for Women and Girls

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BY JOY OFASIA TAEKWONDO female practitioner, Angella Iduramo believes martial arts can help protect and change lives of women and girls in the Solomon Islands. Angella is an active and passionate member of the Yun's Taekwondo...

Lohana Muria Takes Pride Earning First Black Belt in Taekwondo

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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...

Evamalyna Finds Passion in Taekwondo

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BY JOY OFASIA SOLOMON Islands young martial arts practitioner, Evamalyna Vai Haridi is focusing on the physical and mental benefits of taekwondo, and she is adamant about keeping her bond with the sport. “In the club,...