With one day remaining to conclude the XVII Pacific Games held in the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia extends its lead over Tahiti, accumulating 82 gold medals, 25 more than its competitor, who has a 7-medal advantage over Australia in the battle for the podium. Check out all the results and today's schedule.

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.

The Solomon Islands Government has taken control of a third Athletes' Village which will be used at this year's Pacific Games.

A limited edition banknote will be released in the Solomon Islands to celebrate the country's hosting of this year's Pacific Games.

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.

Touch Federation Fiji has recorded its gratitude to the "Australian touch rugby sporting icon" Gavin Shuker, whose generosity has enabled its 28-member team and six officials to take part in the upcoming Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Organisers have said that enhanced venue security measures will be in place at this year's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Consumer goods firm Unilever have joined forces with this year's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, it has been announced.

Papua New Guinea have decided not to send a rugby league nines team to this year’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands after it had failed to fulfil the set criteria to be included.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel'sBoléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcomSome Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musicalThe Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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