Uniting a nation: The 2023 Pacific Games and the power of sports in fostering national unity and pride
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games was an event of unparalleled magnificence, a moment in time that will be etched in the memories of all who were present. For those of us fortunate enough to be in the
Spectacular Opening Ceremony kicks off SOL23 Pacific Games
The Sol2023 Pacific Games officially commenced on Sunday night with a vibrant Opening Ceremony at Solomon Islands’ newly built National Stadium in Honiara. The event, held under the theme ‘Iumi Na Iumi’ meaning
Athletes from across the Pacific react to Sol2023 opening ceremony
Amid scenes of wild excitement at the Sol2023 Pacific Games opening ceremony on Sunday night in Honiara, the Games News Service spoke to athletes and officials from across the region to capture the excitement of the
SOL23 Pacific Games: Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball tournaments begin today
The excitement and anticipation are mounting ahead of the SOL2023 Pacific Games’ as tennis, volleyball and basketball tournaments begin today in Honiara. The tennis event will be held at the newly inaugurated National
Traditional welcome for Pacific Games athletes
In a vibrant display of cultural unity and warm hospitality, the host province of the Sol2023 Pacific Games, Guadalcanal, on behalf of Solomon Islands, formally welcomed the visiting 24 Pacific Island countries on
Vanuatu’s first women’s rugby league team already winners, says manager
Vanuatu’s first-ever rugby league team in the women’s category will add to the excitement building in Honiara for the 2023 Pacific Games, with Vanuatu Rugby League (VRL) founding member and team manager of
NZDF, Vanuatu, New Caledonia arrive in Honiara for Pacific Games
A group of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters, has arrived in Honiara to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), as the country
PNG govt urged to release funding promised to athletes
Papua New Guinea’s government has come under fire for not delivering on its financial promise to Team PNG to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara starting on Sunday. The PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has questioned
We come from a family of lifters — the Edwards sisters of Niue
In this next instalment of the Islands Business’ build-up to the Pacific Games, correspondent Alipate Pareti takes a look at—the Edwards sisters of Niue—Maxine and Ramsi. They will be carrying
The perfect challenge for Teuruaa
As part of Islands Business’ build-up to this month’s Pacific Games in Honiara, correspondent Alipate Pareti looks at 21-year-old Cook Islander decathlete, Max Teuruaa. Teuruaa, who is training in New Zealand in
The tides turn for rugby 7s in Tuvalu
Sevens rugby is still underdeveloped in Tuvalu while soccer is the sporting mainstay, but the tide is turning as sevens rugby picks up popularity in the lead-up to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara this month. “I can