Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport - SINIS

♿🤝NSC & NDFSI STEP UP PREPARATIONS FOR PLAY FOR EQUITY OPEN DAY

Preparations are gathering momentum for the upcoming Play For Equity Open Day, scheduled for Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).

The National Sports Council (NSC) Sports & Recreational Development Department met with the National Disability Forum Solomon Islands (NDFSI) team today to discuss final preparations for an event supported through the Play for Equity grant.

The Open Day aims to unite and empower persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls, while creating greater opportunities for men and boys to participate in sport, recreation and lifestyle activities in a holistic and inclusive environment.

The programme will feature sport and recreational activities alongside registration and database development, talent identification, sports pathways, inclusive community-led activities, and empowerment sessions designed to help change perceptions and address barriers to participation.

Today's meeting marks another important step in strengthening collaboration between NSC and NDFSI as preparations continue to ensure the Play For Equity Open Day provides a meaningful, inclusive and empowering experience for participants.

This activity is supported by the Play for Equity grant through the Australian Government's Team Up Program, in partnership with the International Olympic Committee through its Olympism365 strategy.

More updates to come as we gear up for 5 September.

Read the full article on the NSC website: https://nsc.gov.sb/news/national/nsc-ndfsi-step-preparations-play-equity-open-day

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📸: NSC and NDFSI representatives following today’s planning meeting ahead of the Play For Equity Open Day on 5 September 2026

♟️SOLOMON ISLANDS CHESS FEDERATION JOINS NSC AS 16TH REGISTERED SPORT

The Solomon Islands Chess Federation (SICF) has officially joined the National Sports Council (NSC) as its 16th registered sport federation for 2026, marking another important step in strengthening the governance and development of chess in Solomon Islands.

Established in 2008 and affiliated with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in the same year, SICF is the national body responsible for promoting and developing chess across the country. The federation has supported the growth of chess through school outreach programmes, national competitions and participation in international events, including the FIDE Chess Olympiad.

With registration now confirmed, SICF can access key opportunities under the NSC 2026 registration framework, including complimentary access to national sporting facilities for national squad training. Local competitions will be subject to a minimal venue hire fee, while international events will be subject to standard event charges.

The federation will also have access to the National Sports Council’s High Performance (HP) Centre to support athlete development and preparation.

Read more here: https://nsc.gov.sb/news/national/solomon-islands-chess-federation-joins-nsc-16th-registered-sport

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MINISTER VISITS GAPS TRAINING CAMP TO SUPPORT PARA SPORT

The Honourable Minister for Home Affairs, Reverend Manasseh Maelanga, visited the Gather, Adjust, Prepare, Sustain (GAPS) Training Camp at the University of the West of Scotland on 21 July 2026, reaffirming Solomon Islands commitment to inclusive sport, athlete development and creating opportunities for Para athletes.

The Minister’s delegation joined Commonwealth Sports Ministers and Heads of Delegation in visiting the GAPS Training Camp, which is part of Commonwealth Sport’s commitment to building peaceful, sustainable and inclusive communities through sport.

The GAPS programme was developed by Griffith University and Commonwealth Sport ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and has since become a regular programme delivered at each Commonwealth Games, including Birmingham 2022 and Glasgow 2026.

Read more here: https://nsc.gov.sb/news/national/minister-visits-gaps-training-camp-support-para-sport

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📸: L-R: Leslie Ata, Moffat Tolomae, Hon Minister Manasseh Maelanga and Daniel Rove

🇸🇧 JENLY WINI FINISHES FIFTH AT GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Solomon Islands weightlifting champion Jenly Tegu Wini delivered another powerful international performance, finishing fifth in the Women's 53kg event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Wini recorded a total lift of 172kg, comprising 74kg in the sn**ch and a personal best of 98kg in the clean and jerk to secure fifth place among a strong Commonwealth field.

The event featured some of the Commonwealth's strongest weightlifters, with Nigeria's Onome Omolola Didih claiming gold after setting new Commonwealth and Games records with a total lift of 206kg. India's Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver with 199kg, while Canada's Rebeka Groulx completed the podium with the bronze medal after finishing with 178kg.

Despite narrowly missing a podium finish, Wini remained grateful for the experience and proud of what she achieved in Glasgow.

"The results did not go exactly as planned, but I am grateful to finish fifth with a total of 172 kilograms. I am especially pleased to achieve a personal best of 98 kilograms in the clean and jerk. Every competition is a learning experience, and this motivates me to continue working hard and striving for even better results," said Wini.

Read more here: https://nsc.gov.sb/news/national/jenly-wini-finishes-fifth-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games

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📸: Jenly Tegu Wini competes in the Women’s 53kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where she finished fifth with a total lift of 172kg and achieved a personal best of 98kg in the clean and jerk 🏋️‍♀️