Sports Archive January 2023
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GOC, SIWA Partnership Crucial to Successful Games
The partnership between the Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) and the Solomon Islands Water Authority (Solomon Water) is crucial to the successful delivery of the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands this year.
Lea’i Signs Professional Contract with European Club
The Solomon Islands wonderkid Raphael Lea’i has now become the country’s first international professional football player signed by a European club.
SINIS Welcomes Public to Open Day
The Solomon Islands Institute of Sport (SINIS) has opened its doors today to the public with an Open Day.
FIBA Impressed With Pacific Games 2023 Basketball Venue
International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Oceania director Amanda Jenkins has predicted that basketball and 3x3 competitions at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands will provide "very high quality and the very best event possible."
Delivering a Safe and Green Pacific Games 2023
The Government is determined to deliver a safe and green Pacific Games when it hosts the regional sporting event in November.
GOC Looking to Recruit 2,500 Volunteers for Pacific Games
The Games Organizing Committee (GOC) will this year recruit 2500 plus volunteers to join the 2023 Pacific Games Collective Workforce.
Raphael Lea’i Close to Deal in Europe
The starlet Raphael Lea’i is currently in Europe pursuing his dream to turn into a professional footballer – as reported by Oceania Football Center during the week.
SIPC Announce SBD$2million Sponsorship for Sol2023 Pacific Games
Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC), trading as Solomon Post is now an official sponsor and partner of the 2023 XVII Pacific Games.
Junior Kareba Wins Solomon Islands Surfing Crown at 2023 Titianas Challenge
Gizo surfer Junior Kareba has been crowned the Solomon Islands national surfing champion at the 7th Annual Surfing Championship held in Gizo.
SOLO the Mascot on His Way to Malaita
Solo, the 2023 Pacific Games Mascot resumes its nationwide tour this week.
Lea’i in Europe for Trials with Professional Clubs
Raphael Lea’i has landed in Europe for trials with proffessional soccer clubs.
FIFA to Ask Every Country to Name a Stadium in Honour of Football Great Pele
Will the Solomon Islands heed the call to name a stadium in the country after football great, Pele?
