Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport - SINIS

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 🏋️‍♀️

🎓MACQUARIE STUDENTS COMPLETE FOUR-WEEK SINIS PLACEMENT

The National Sports Council (NSC), through the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS), has farewelled five Exercise and Sports Science students from Macquarie University, Australia, after they completed a four-week placement under the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

The students, Jean Stump, Josh Coulton, Rory McFarlane, Jacqueline Hamilton and Simone Dyer worked alongside SINIS Strength and Conditioning coaches, gaining hands-on experience in high-performance sport while supporting Solomon Islands athletes.

During their placement, the students also took part in community activities, including school visits, the Solomon Games and other outreach programs with the SINIS team.

At the farewell, SINIS Performance Manager Zanetana Djokovic thanked the students for their contribution and acknowledged the support of the Australian Government and Macquarie University in strengthening knowledge exchange and the continued development of high-performance sport in Solomon Islands.

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📸: Macquarie University Exercise and Sports Science students during their farewell at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) following the completion of their four-week placement under the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan

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Aussie sports science students learning in Solo 🇦🇺🤝🇸🇧

Australian Exercise and Sports Science students from Macquarie University are gaining hands-on experience in Solomon Islands through the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan, which supports Australian students to study and undertake internships across the Indo-Pacific.

As part of their placement at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport, the students are working alongside SINIS staff to support Solomon Islands athletes in reaching their highest potential. Students Jean Stump, Josh Coulton, Rory McFarlane, Jacqueline Hamilton and Simone Dyer have been grateful for the warm welcome they’ve received, and have loved the opportunity to learn from and work with such talented and dedicated athletes 💪🏽🌏

🇸🇧🏋️‍♀️ IRON LADY JENLY WINI THANKS SUPPORTERS AHEAD OF GLASGOW 2026

Solomon Islands “Iron Lady” of weightlifting, Jenly Wini, has thanked the organisations and individuals who have supported her journey as she prepares to represent the country at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The National Sports Council (NSC) hosted a farewell and appreciation event today at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) to recognise the support behind Wini’s preparation for her fifth Commonwealth Games appearance, where she will compete in the women’s 53kg category.

Wini’s four-week high-performance training camp in Melbourne, Australia, was supported through the combined contribution of NSC and six corporate partners, Coral Sea Casino, Coral Sea Resort, Delite Industries Ltd, Quan Chee Motors, Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company Ltd, and Solomon Telekom Company Limited.

Read more here: https://nsc.gov.sb/news/national/iron-lady-jenly-wini-thanks-supporters-ahead-glasgow-2026

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📸: From left: Delite Industries Limited representatives Miriam Vavozo and Veronica Alondres, Commonwealth Games athlete Jenly Wini, Our Telekom Marketing Manager Sean Hiele, and Solomon Islands Weightlifting Federation Secretary General and National Coach Apollos Saeg pose for a group photo during the farewell and appreciation event held at the SINIS Conference Room, recognising the support of corporate partners towards Jenly’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparation

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🥋 HONIARA CITY CROWNED TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONS AT SOLOMON GAMES 2026

Honiara City has been crowned the Taekwondo champions of the 2026 Solomon Games after three days of exciting competition at the National Aquatic Centre (NAC), producing outstanding performances across the men's, women's and team events.

After leading the competition through the individual events, Honiara City completed its campaign on Day Three by defeating Makira Ulawa Province in the Team Mix Event with a 31-22 victory to secure the overall championship title.

Honiara City finished the Taekwondo competition at the top of the final medal standings with:

🥇 8 Gold Medals
🥈 6 Silver Medals
🥉 3 Bronze Medals

Makira Ulawa Province finished second with:

🥇 4 Gold Medals
🥈 7 Silver Medals
🥉 5 Bronze Medals

Guadalcanal Province secured third place with:

🥇 3 Gold Medals
🥈 2 Silver Medals
🥉 5 Bronze Medals

Central Islands Province completed the standings with:

🥇 1 Gold Medal
🥈 1 Silver Medal
🥉 5 Bronze Medals

The competition awarded a total of 58 medals, including 20 gold, 20 silver and 18 bronze medals, highlighting the growing strength and competitiveness of Taekwondo across participating provinces.

The Team Mix Event concluded the competition with:

🥇 Honiara City – 31 points
🥈 Makira Ulawa Province – 22 points

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, officials and provinces who contributed to a successful Taekwondo competition at the 2026 Solomon Games.

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