Sports Archive December 2008

Criticisms made by the Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for Rennell-Bellona Province, Seth Gukuna, on the newly developed national rugby stadium has been described "unbecoming of a so called national leader, and we view this as rather hypocritical and uncalled for."

The Mataga Clinic in Central Guadalcanal, one of the first implemented project of the Guadalcanal Province, received one set of two way radio including a solar panel.

Young Solomon Islanders have been given the privilege to further their education whilst pursuing their passion in football.

Women's football development is hindered by society, according to visiting consultant from the Football International Federation Association [FIFA], Monika Staab.

A Woman FIFA consultant, Monica Staab has arrived in Honiara to hold consultation talks with SIFF and its partners.

Twenty Honiara and provincial coaches have successfully completed a one week level two coaching course at the Solomon Islands Football Federation Academy Friday last week.

Coaches attending the Level 2 FA Coaching Programme have been challenged to gain as much knowledge as possible, from the course and pass it on when they return to their respective places.