Sports Archive February 2009

The presence of international soccer player, Commins Menapi has attracted interest from students of both Mbokona and Kukum SDA Schools.

The National Women's volleyball squad is shaping up for Round 1 of the Volleyball World Cup elimination in Wellington, in the Oceania open.

A landowner has questioned the credibility and capability of the ASG Mining Group, as it re-opens the gold ridge mining project.

Referees have plenty of opportunities to further their career says SIFF President Martin Alufurai.

Holiday period is over and training session is resuming for young Elliot Ragomo, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru star and captain.

The National Government congratulated rural rice farmers in the Guadalcanal Plains for a fine achievement in rice farming.

About 30 referees have registered for the FIFA MA Beach Soccer Referee Course which is schedule to start this Saturday at the SIFF Academy.

The United States, working through the USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance and the Solomon Islands Red Cross, will provide $50,000 U.S. dollars of assistance to people affected by the recent flooding disaster in the Solomon Islands.

Former National goalkeeper Severino Aefi is an example of someone who has the heart to develop quality goalkeepers by opening up a goalkeeping school of excellence.

The football outreach programme, organized by the women's football committee of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIIF), is proving to be a huge hit with young girls in Honiara.

The first ever netball stadium for Solomon Islands is near completion in Gizo, the provincial capital of Western Province.

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Technical Department has confirmed that its next selection trial matches will start on Monday next week.

The football outreach programme is gaining momentum with Honiara International School receiving its second visit this afternoon.

Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President, Martin Alufurai, said Solomon Islands should benefit greatly from the 'Win in Oceania' with Oceania project.

The SIFF Technical department will hold another round of selection trial matches to further trim down the squad they have identified from the first trial matches.

A workshop to enhance skills and knowledge in the fields of production, processing and saving of vegetable seeds and floral biology of selected crops will benefit many local farmers of Solomon Islands.

A Grant Contract Signing Ceremony of "The Project for the Improvement of Karate Equipment of Solomon Islands Karate Federation" will assist to improve karate in Solomon Islands.

Two more schools, Zion and Burnscreek were visited in the last two days with more than 100 children participating in the football outreach programme.

Solomon Islands will not participate in the OFC U17 tournament which New Zealand will host in April.

The Solomon Islands Football Federation will conduct a FIFA/OFC Beach Soccer Referees course starting February 21 in Honiara.

The SIFF Women's Development officer, Diane Justus' outreach programme to schools in the city has received positive feedback.

Martial arts is back in action and gaining recognition by governing sports body in the Solomons.

A young man who has passion for soccer since from a very young age will be leaving the country to play with his new club, Bundaberg FC in the Queensland State League in Australia.

Local soccer sensation, Gideon Omokirio, is Solomon Islands Ambassador for Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Learn and Play project.

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Secretariat has taken delivery of long-awaited school sports equipment for tsunami-stricken provinces.

A delegation of the Oceania National Olympic Committee are hoping to help strengthen sports stakeholders in Solomon Islands.

One of Honiara's best, the Koloale FC, are gearing for their match with the Hekari side in Papua New Guinea.

Solomon Islands will see local athletes competing in regional and international competitions this year.

Long service to the Solomon Islands Tennis Association gained recognition for a Solomon Islander.

Promoting women's soccer in the country is a priority for Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF).

The annual Avaiki Rugby Challenge featuring four select sides from Rennell and Bellona Province is scheduled to kick off soon in Honiara.