Sailing Development: World Sailing wrapped up its 2026 Development Coach Scholarship in Weymouth & Portland, with nine coaches (including three from Solomon Islands) completing a four-week residential programme focused on safeguarding and practical training. Football in Schools: SIFF and the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat launch an 18-month school football programme (FIFA-funded) using the sport to support education, health, gender equality and youth empowerment. Music Festival Buzz: Aelan Riddim returns to Pacific Crown Hotel in Honiara this weekend, with tickets on sale now and visiting artists from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu joining local talent. Table Tennis for Youth: NSC’s “Ping for Fun” table tennis pilot in Honiara ends after eight weeks, with kids learning skills and building confidence in a fun, inclusive setup. Aquatics Skills: NSC says swimming and aquatic officials gain regional know-how after Aquatics Manager Cindy Aungarima’s role at the Oceania Championships in Fiji. Sports Governance Spotlight: Two Solomon Islands Athletes Commission reps attended the Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland, sharing athlete-leadership and governance lessons. Women’s Football Result: Haura FC thrashed West Honiara FC 8-1 in the Solrais Women’s Premier League. Futsal Trials: The final U-17 futsal Solympic trial is set at SIFF Futsal Hall, cutting a 33-player pool down to 20 for Senegal. Art & Reconciliation: A free Yuendumu Doors exhibition opens at the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery in Honiara as part of National Reconciliation Week.