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16/02/2026

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑛 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑠, 𝑢𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡.

𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑏𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒:

👉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

𝑊𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑢𝑛 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑠.

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡.

– 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

07/02/2026

Solomon Kings defeat Auckland FC 3–1

Solomon Kings FC delivered a strong performance to defeat Auckland FC 3–1 in their OFC Pro League match at the Santos National Football Stadium this afternoon.

The Kings showed confidence and attacking intent from the start, controlling key moments of the game and making their chances count in front of goal. Higashide, Bobby Leslie, and Lofthouse were on target for Solomon Kings, each scoring to secure an important victory for the home side.

Auckland FC managed to pull one goal back, but the Kings remained composed and organised, maintaining their structure and pressing forward to ensure the result stayed in their favor.

The win marks the team’s determination to compete strongly in the regional competition. With this result, the Kings will look to build momentum and carry their form into the next round.

26/01/2026

HAGA ADVANCES EXPERIENCE AT NORMA CROKER SHIELD MEET

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR

NATIONAL sprinter Luke Haga continued to gain valuable experience at the 2026 Norma Croker Shield Meet, held on Saturday at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) Main Stadium in Nathan, Queensland, Australia.

Haga competed in five different athletics disciplines during the one-day event, which featured top athletes from Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Speaking to SunSPORTS, Haga said it was difficult to assess his overall performance since it was his debut in most of the events.

“So I made myself a new Personal Best (PB) in three of the five events I competed in, which includes shot put, javelin, and 400m hurdles. It’s a good outcome for me personally because PBs were made and season best,” Haga said.

Despite the tight schedule and demanding nature of the competition, Haga managed to complete all five events within five hours.

He took part in the shot put, 400m hurdles, 100m, 200m, and javelin events.

This marks the second competition Haga has competed in this year as part of his preparation for upcoming regional and international competitions.

His first competition for the year was at the Alana Boyd Shield Meet, also held at QSAC, Mount Gravatt, where he tested his performance level across six events.

Meanwhile, the Norma Croker Shield Meet is an annual athletics competition organized by Queensland Athletics and named in honour of Norma Croker, Queensland’s first Olympic gold medalist in the Women’s 4x100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Croker was inducted into the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame in 2017 and is celebrated through this annual event, which features a wide range of track and field disciplines for various age groups.

📸....Haga in action at the 2026 Norma Croker Shield Meet at the QSAC Main Stadium on Saturday -PHOTO CASEY SIMS/OCEANIA ATHLETICS

22/01/2026

BABATANA CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF SOUTH CHOISEUL

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR

THE Babatana football team has been crowned champions of the South Choiseul Constituency Championship 2026 (SCCC26), which concluded on Friday in Sasamunga, South Choiseul.

Member of the Games media support team, Cornelius Qaqara, told SunSPORTS that teams from the five wards within South Choiseul took part in the week-long event.

“The event concluded with a presentation on Friday in Sasamunga, South Choiseul. Major sponsor, Honorable Tozen Leokana, officially closed the event,” Qaqara said.

The presentation and official closing ceremony were attended by the major sponsor along with representatives from all five wards.

As champions, Babatana will represent South Choiseul in a proposed home-and-away friendly against the champions of Gizo Kolombangara, Western Province.

The week-long championship featured 20 teams competing across three sporting disciplines — soccer, netball, and volleyball — with each of the five wards fielding teams in all categories.

In the football title decider, Babatana of Ward 5 claimed the title after defeating Viviru of Ward 4 with a convincing 3–0 victory.

Babatana also triumphed in the netball competition, while Wagina secured double titles in both the men’s and women’s volleyball categories.

The final standing of the weeklong games is as follows:

(Soccer)
1st Babatana
2nd Viviru
3rd Katupika

Netball
1st Babatana
2nd Vasiduki
3rd Viviru

(Men’s Volleyball)
1st Wagina
2nd Babatana
3rd Vasiduki

(Women’s Volleyball)
1st Wagina
2nd Vasiduki
3rd Viviru

📸..South Choiseul football champions, Babatana of Ward 5.

22/01/2026

GFA PROMISES EXCITING FOOTBALL CALENDAR FOR 2026

BY MORRIS NAFU

THE Guadalcanal Football Federation (GFA) has promised an exciting lineup of football programs for the year, reaffirming its commitment to developing and promoting the sport across the province.

GFA President Leeroy Siovi made the assurance during the GFA Capital League 2025 presentation ceremony held at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy last week.

Siovi encouraged all affiliated clubs and players to continue their preparations ahead of the release of the association’s 2026 competition calendar.

“There will be more football activities set for this year,” Siovi said.

“As the Association sets to continue with its league plans for 2026, I call on all clubs and players to stay engaged. We look forward to another year of football in the province.”

He explained that the GFA is awaiting the release of the SIFF year plan schedule for 2026 before finalizing its own annual football calendar, which will include the rollout of leagues and competitions across Guadalcanal.

“I want to urge all affiliated clubs to listen out as we will sit to finalize our year plan before rolling out our league for this year,” Siovi added.

Meanwhile, the GFA President acknowledged the achievements of the victorious teams from the 2025 season and reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to advancing football development in the province.

Siovi congratulated all the teams for their success in the GFA 2025 campaign, commending their dedication and sportsmanship throughout the season.

📸…GFA President Leeroy Siovi-PHOTO ELTON LONARATHA JNR

22/01/2026

SIRUF SET TO RESUME OPERATIONS NEXT MONTH

BY RICHARD MENANOPO

THE Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) will officially resume operations next month, with its office scheduled to reopen on 19th February 2026.

SIRUF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alivereti Mocelutu, confirmed the reopening, noting that several key programs are already in the pipeline for the year.

Mocelutu said all executive staff are currently working on their respective annual calendars, which will determine the schedule for upcoming competitions.

“This will determine the dates for our competitions as well,” he said.

“Our main focus this year is on the Youth Olympic U17 competition in Senegal, South Africa, in October. We want to send our team of both boys and girls to the Olympic competition.”

He added that once the office reopens, the executive will meet to finalize the federation’s 2026 activity plan.

The CEO also revealed that age-grade competitions, which will serve as the selection pathway for the Youth Olympic squads, will begin soon after the calendar is confirmed.

Mocelutu further stated that a dedicated staff member has already been appointed to oversee the Youth Olympic Rugby 7s program.

Meanwhile, Mocelutu is currently on holiday in Fiji and is expected to return to Honiara on February 4th ahead of the federation’s reopening.

📸..Town Ground Rugby Stadium-PHOTO ELTON LONARATHA JNR

20/01/2026

FLOORBALL EXPECTS RANKING
...Basiotos set to enter World Floorball Rankings after historic AOFC debut

BY RICHARD MENANOPO

THE Solomon Islands national men’s floorball team, known as the Basiotos, will be officially slotted into the World Floorball Rankings for the first time following their debut appearance at the Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) qualification tournament, which wraps up on Monday in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Basiotos have begun establishing their place in world floorball after recording their first-ever international victory at the tournament.

The debutants concluded their campaign in style, finishing ninth in their first appearance, defeating Hong Kong 8–1 in the 9th Place playoffs at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.

Solomon Islands Floorball President Adam Olofson told SunSPORTS that the win meant a great deal to the team and would help boost their international ranking for the first time.

“It means a lot because this is our first international win and also means good ranking for the next tournament. The win gave Solomon Islands the ninth spot in the qualifiers,” Olofson said.

He added that the result would gradually improve the Solomon Islands’ standing in the global rankings and provide valuable experience for future competitions.

Assistant Coach Rainer Martiskin praised the team’s progress throughout the tournament, noting that the players improved with every match.

“The boys are very new to the tournament, so there are little expectations from them. The main thing is that they have played to their full ability and put in a hundred percent,” Martiskin said.

He explained that their earlier heavy defeat to Hong Kong over the weekend was not reflective of their true performance, as the team had missed two key players in that match.

Competing at this level for the first time last week, the Basiotos faced a challenging group stage — opening with a 22–1 loss to the Philippines, followed by a 10–2 defeat to host nation New Zealand on Wednesday. They then went down 7–4 to China on Friday and 31–3 to Singapore on Saturday before bouncing back with their first-ever international win against Hong Kong.

The victory ensured the Solomon Islands debutants concluded their campaign on a high note, finishing ninth overall in the tournament and ninth in the Asia Oceania rankings out of 20.

The Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 AOFC Qualifications concluded in Wellington from January 13 to 19, 2026, featuring ten teams — New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong (China), Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Solomon Islands — all competing for a place at the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 in Tampere, Finland.

Meanwhile, the tournament determined the four teams that will represent the AOFC in Finland later this year.

📸….Basiotos celebrates-PHOTO IFF

14/01/2026

LEKUETA UNDERGOES HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING IN CHINA

BY RICHARD MENANOPO

TABLE tennis prospect Isabella Lekueta is currently participating in a High-Performance (HP) Training Program in Chengdu, China, from January 14 to 18, 2026.

The 14-year-old departed Honiara on Friday, January 2, 2026, accompanied by Solomon Islands Table Tennis Federation (SITTF) Sport Development Officer, Mr. Gary Nuopula.

Nuopula told SunSPORTS that Lekueta was selected by the ITTF-Oceania Development Officer last year during the federation’s National Women’s Championship.

He said that her journey began at the grassroots level, built on community programs, commitment, and belief.

“This journey did not begin at an elite training center—it began at the grassroots,” Nuopula said.

“The foundation has created a clear pathway to the global stage.”

He described Lekueta’s selection as a major milestone for Solomon Islands table tennis, noting that her inclusion in the Chengdu program marks a significant step on the Olympic pathway.

“Isabella’s selection to train at the high-performance training center in Chengdu, China, alongside the best players in the region, is a significant step on the Olympic pathway,” Nuopula said.

“She was identified during the recent visit to Honiara by the Oceania Development Officer, proving that our local programs meet international standards.”

Nuopula also acknowledged the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) for its continued support, noting that grassroots initiatives are now evolving into structured performance pathways.

“This includes building athletes who can progress from community tables to regional excellence, and ultimately to Olympic qualification,” he added.

“This is how Olympic dreams are formed: strong foundations, clear pathways, and opportunities that turn potential into performance.”

📸..Lekueta (Center) is currently participating in a High-Performance (HP) Training Program in Chengdu, China, from January 14 to 18, 2026.

13/01/2026

TOUGH START FOR JUNIOR KURUKURU

BY RICHARD MENANOPO

THE Solomon Islands national U16 futsal boys, the Junior Kurukuru, suffered their first defeat at the 2026 FA National Futsal Championships, going down 5–3 to Football West U16 at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.

Despite the loss, Head Coach Stanley Puairana expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, describing the match as a valuable learning experience for the young side.

“The boys did well but decision-making remains a key challenge,” Puairana told SunSPORTS.

“I think most of their goals came from our errors, which highly cost us. But I must commend my boys for showcasing their best.”

Puairana acknowledged that the opening match was a tough test, particularly in terms of the opponents’ height and physicality.

“It’s a challenging start for the team,” he said.

The Junior Kurukuru will now look to bounce back when they face Football New South Wales Thunder U16 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, before taking on Football Queensland U16 on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Meanwhile, the Junior Kurukuru are proudly representing the Solomon Islands, competing against five South Australian futsal teams in the weeklong tournament.

📸..Junior Kurukuru.

13/01/2026

BASIOTOS FALLS TO PHILIPPINE IN OPENER

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR

THE Solomon Islands national men’s floorball team, the Basiotos, suffered their first defeat in the Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) qualification tournament, currently underway in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Basiotos went down 22–1 to an experienced Philippine side in their opening match of the tournament today.

Floorball President, Coach, and player Adam Olofson told SunSPORTS after the match that the game was a valuable learning experience for the team, who faced a strong and seasoned opponent featuring players originally from Sweden, the birthplace of floorball.

“It was a great experience for the boys battling against top and experienced teams like the Philippines,” Olofson said.

“We had a lot of shots on target, so it’s a great experience for the team.”

Olofson expressed pride in his players’ efforts, noting that their participation is about more than just results — it’s about gaining early exposure and experience in a sport that was only established in the Solomon Islands three years ago.

Basiotos player Nyrick Zuna also shared his thoughts with SunSPORTS, describing the historical significance of their participation in their first-ever qualifiers.

“To play against the Philippines in the opener of the tournament is a great experience for us,” Zuna said.

“We had the privilege to play against top teams like the Asian champions, the Philippines. It’s a big experience and pride for the team.”

Meanwhile, the Basiotos will face another tough challenge tomorrow when they take on host nation New Zealand at 5:00 PM.

The Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 AOFC Qualifications are being held in Wellington, New Zealand, from January 13 to 19, 2026. The week-long tournament features ten teams — New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong (China), Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Solomon Islands — all competing for a place at the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 in Tampere, Finland.

Only four teams from the AOFC qualifiers will advance to the final round in Finland.

Other results from Day 1 saw Thailand thrash Hong Kong China 42–2, Australia edge past Korea 4–3, and host New Zealand start their campaign strongly with a 12–3 win over China.

📸... Basiotos, Nyrick Zuna in action against Philippines in the opener today-PHOTO MASANORI UDAGAWA via IFF.

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