The New Caledonia delegation finished the 18th edition of the Pacific Games at the top of the medal table. With 197 medals, including 82 golds, they solidified their position as the best, followed by the next Games' host, Tahiti, who surpassed the giant Australia with 160 medals, including 57 golds.

The oceanic giant, Australia, began to turn around its uneven start, managing to distance itself from Tahiti in the race for the second spot in the XVII Pacific Games, which are clearly being dominated by New Caledonia.

Tahiti concluded the seventh day of the Pacific Games Sol2023 with two golds on the first day of va'a and surpassed Australia in the battle for the second place by one gold. New Caledonia doubles their gold count.

Fiji defended their gold medals in both men's and women's rugby 7s competitions on Saturday night, securing two medals. Grangeon De Villele of New Caledonia claimed 13 golds in swimming.

The Donga siblings, Stan and Rowena, each secured three bronze medals in the first two days of action at Maranatha Hall, while surprises unfolded in swimming at Sol 2023 with a large audience in the stands.

The Sol2023 Pacific Games officially began on Sunday night with a vibrant Opening Ceremony at Solomon Islands’ newly built National Stadium in Honiara. The multi-sport event happens every four years among athletes from Oceania and this year it's being hosted by Solomon Islands from November 19 to December 2.

Solomon Islands 2023 (Sol2023) Pacific Games organisers have called for public to act fast to secure tickets for the multi-sport event.

The Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee has staged a three-day test to prepare for the country's first hosting of the continental event.

Organisers of the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands held a child risk workshop alongside the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

The 75-strong Australian team for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games has been finalised following the selection of eight taekwondo athletes with under a month until the Opening Ceremony on November 19.

Plans have been revealed to stage an Iumi Wan Festival celebrating local talent during this year's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara.

The Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games Athletes' Villages are now ready to host more than 5000 people for the event scheduled to take place from November 19 to December 2.

The tickets for the Solomon Islands 2023 (Sol2023) Pacific Games are available to buy, following an official launch at Our Telekom's Point Cruz office.

Diplomats representing nations set to participate at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands starting next month have been briefed on plans for the event.

Fiji is optimistic that they can finally win their first medal in taekwondo at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands when it starts next month.