Avaiki 1 rugby 7’s team were crowned champions of the inaugural Central 7’s tournament on Saturday at the Panatina rugby oval. Despite going down 10-nil in the first half, Avaiki made a strong come back in the final 10 minutes to score 3 unconverted tries to defeat Laupel (1) 15-10 in the wet and slippery conditions.
Sport
Avaiki rugby club wins 7s Tournament
Frigate hatch again to defend title
The defending champions of the Namson Tran Touch Rugby League, the Rover Frigates are gunning for a repeat win this year as the race for the 2010 title heats up.
The frigates began their title defense in style on Saturday with a clean sweep, 8-0(nil) victory against Kiki Knights at the Rover Police ground.
2013 Games bid
Officials from the National Olympic Committee have called on provincial officials who are intending to bid for the 2013 Solomon Games to prepare their bidding documents. NOCSI says provinces must prepare their documents now before the start of the Solomon Games in Auki later this year.
Vanuatu soccer
Over the years Solomon Islands has been well known overseas for its exports of logs and tuna. But in more recent times another type of commodity has made its way to the shores of our neigbours.
NOCSI gives green light for Malaita province to host Solomon games
The national Olympic committee of Solomon Islands, NOCSI is pleased with the progress of preparation made by the Solomon games local organizing committee in Auki, who will be hosting the 4th Solomon Games in June this year. A technical team from NOCSI lead by President Fred Maetoloa visited Auki last week to see firsthand the preparation of sporting facilities and held discussion with provincial leaders including the Premier and the organizing committee. After the assessment the team has given the go ahead for Malaita province to host the games.
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