Sports Archive September 2009
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Local Women Referees Head to OFC U-20 Championship
Three (3) local women referees left for New Zealand yesterday to officiate in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U-20 Women's Championship. FIFA Assistant Referee badge holder, Jovita Qilamasala, is the most senior in the trio which included Naqarita Jimmy and Lisa Wa'ahero.
Oceania Futsal Champions to Play Friendly Against RAMSI
Solomon Islands' national futsal team, Kurukuru, which claimed the title of Oceania champions in 2008, is set to play a RAMSI team in a friendly fundraising match this Monday evening at Honiara's Multipurpose Hall.
Solomons Bag Three Gold
Veteran distance runner Chris Votu has done it again, winning another gold medal in the 10-thousand metres race.
Votu and Babalu Scoop Gold
Veteran distance runner Chris Votu has done what he said he would do, win a Gold medal for the Solomon Islands in the 3000 steeple chase event.
Youngest Solomons Athlete Hopeful for Best
The youngest Solomon Islands athletes to the 8th Pacific Mini Games in Cook Islands, Betty Babalu is hopeful to perform to her best.
Kids Football Festival Opens
The Our Telekom National Kids Football, Cultural Exchange and Education Festival started at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy yesterday with coaching workshops for the participating teams.
Solomon Airlines Teams Up With SIFF
The Solomon Islands Football Federation, SIFF, has teamed up with national carrier, Solomon Airlines, in an ambitious arrangement that aims to enter national football talents in Australia's state of Queensland.
Week-long Coaching Program Ends Successfully
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Technical Director, Jim Selby, completed a week of intensive coach training workshops in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara on Saturday.
Kadau Names Squad for Lybia
National Futsal Coach, Dickson Kadau, has named his final squad for the Alfateh Continental Futsal Cup 2009 championship in Lybia next month.
Bilikiki Confident Despite Tough Draw
The Solomon Islands National Beach Soccer Team, Bilikiki, remains confident despite being placed in a tough pool for the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai later this year.
