Sports Archive September 2021
8 articles
Vinny Leite’s Incredible Path to Coaching Solomon Islands Kurukuru
The Solomon Islands are on track for a third straight defeat at the 2021 Futsal World Cup but coach Vinny Leite celebrates each consolation goal with all the enthusiasm of a Champions League winner.
Is the Target of Forty Gold Medals Too Ambitious?
The excitement following the right to host the Pacific Games has hyped the National Hosting Authority (NHA) to ambitiously set forty (40) gold medals for Team Solomons come 2023.
Solomon Kurukuru Exit Futsal World Cup
It is another disappointing finish for the Solomon Islands Kurukuru, having exited the World Cup at the group stage.
Solomon Islands Kurukuru Succumb to Portugal
It is not the result the Solomon Islands Kurukuru wanted, but it was a huge ask from the get go. Portugal, ranked 6th in the World, was with its star player, the five-time Best Player in the World award winner Ricardinho Filipe da Silva Braga.
Solomon Islands Loose to Morocco in Futsal World Cup Opener
The Solomon Islands has lost to African champions Morocco by six goals to nil at the 2021 Futsal World Cup opener in Lithuania.
Solomon Islands Cannot Be Underestimated: Thailand Futsal Captain
As the FIFA World Cup in Lithuania nears, competing teams are making their assessment on their road to Futsal glory.
New CEO for Pacific Games 2023 Appointed
Peter Stewart has been appointed CEO of the 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee, with just over 800 days until the opening ceremony in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Raphael Lea’i Injured Ahead of Futsal World Cup
Solomon Islands top striker Raphael Lea’i has suffered an injury during a friendly match with Italy.
