PG2023 FOOTBALL TRAINING FIELD

THE NATIONAL Hosting Authority of the 2023 Pacific Games Facilities Committee is pleased to announce the progress made towards the development of the PG2023 Football Training Field and the replacement for the former Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy. The project was co-funded by the government and people of Papua New Guinea, the Government and people of Japan, with support from the Solomon Islands government. The funding is coordinated and channelled through the Sports Solomon Funds. The Sports Solomon Funds is a funding mechanism that has been established to support the hosting of the games, and it is managed by the National Hosting Authority (NHA).

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Sol2023 National Hosting Authority, is grateful for the support towards the development of the Pacific Games 2023 Football training field/SIFF Academy. The project, which includes a Multi-Purpose Futsal Court, an office and administration building, a dormitory, two soccer playing and training fields, a changing room, and a beach soccer field, is set to be completed in August 2023, ahead of the PG2023 opening ceremony in November.

JED Enterprise, a local construction company, is constructing the project, providing job opportunities for locals and building the capacity of local engineers and construction workers. The project is the largest SIG project given to a local contractor.

Most of the construction work is progressing well, with civil works and levelling completed. The superstructure for the Futsal building is also close to completion. The Futsal building/court at the SIFF Academy will give a boost to the development of the sport in the country.

Solomon Islands, as a footballing nation, is blessed with the football facilities that will be available for use by youths preparing for the PG2023 and for many years to come. The passion for football keeps the young people of the Solomon Islands competitively engaged in this sport, and the general populace continues to cheer them on.