Sports Archive July 2009
16 articlesSolomon's and Vanuatu book Beach Soccer Championship Final Rematch
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu will contest the 2009 final of the Tahiti Nui Beach Soccer World Cup Qualification Championship, for the third final in a row, after both winning crucial matches on day three at Temae beach on Moorea Island.
Makuru Keeps DJ League Trophy
Makuru Football Club will keep the DJ League's Premier Division trophy after winning the award for the third time on Saturday.
RAMSI Sponsors Solomon Islands Guide to Goalkeeping
RAMSI is publishing Soccer in Solomon Islands a Goalkeeper's Guide, written by Solomon Islands' former national soccer team goalkeeper, Francis Aruwafu, as part of its 6th anniversary celebrations.
Local Businessman Assists National Rugby 7s Team
A prominent local businessman, Namson Tran has donated sporting equipment worth a total of $31,000-00 to the national rugby 7s team.
Vanuatu Beats Solomon Islands in Beach Soccer Opening Match
Vanuatu and Tahiti are off to winning starts at the 2009 Tahiti Nui Beach Soccer Championship on Tahiti's picturesque Island of Moorea.
Local Referees to Officiate Oceania Qualifiers
Two local beach soccer referees left the country yesterday on their way to officiate in the Oceania Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers in Tahiti.
Team Understanding Leads to Success: Ragomo
The national Kurukuru FUTSAL team captain said his players' deep understanding of each other and how each individual played was a central factor to the team's successes.
Lawn Tennis Stage Major Fundraising Drive
Solomon Islands' Lawn Tennis Federation staged their first major fundraising drive over the weekend at the National Museum.
Rugby 7's Final Squad
The final national rugby sevens team for the South Pacific Mini Games in Cook Islands had been finalized.
National U15 Futsal Releases Team Names
The National U15 futsal team released its final team last Friday after the team's final selection matches.
Kurukuru Gives Thanks to God
The Kurukuru national futsal team held a solemn thanks giving service on Saturday at the Chung Wah School Hall for their recent successful campaign at the OFC Championship in Fiji.
Two Teams Qualify for DJ League Play Off
Two teams are closer to realizing their dreams of playing in the Honiara DJ League after grabbing first and second spots in a preseason qualifying league last Friday.
Unbeatable Kurukuru Oceania Champs
The Solomon Islands have defended their Oceania Futsal title with an 8-1 win over host nation Fiji in the final at the OFC Championship in Suva [last night].
Kurukuru Shows No Mercy
The Solomon Islands have shown Vanuatu no mercy in their final group game on Match Day 3 at Vodafone Arena in Fiji.
Kurukuru Beats Fiji 5-3
The Solomon Islands Kurukuru boys have defeated Fiji 5-3 at a packed FMF Dome in Suva Fiji.
Kurukuru Flies High, Defeating New Caledonia 8-3
The Solomon Islands has shown its dominance in the indoor soccer code, defeating New Caledonia 8 -3.
