From village courts in Ngongona to the international stage, Huatia Tango carries the pride of the Solomon Islands — and the memory of his late brother-in-law - into the FIBA Melanesia Cup 2025.

With national pride on the line, they’re chasing a podium finish and a place at the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti

Solomon Islands to host FIBA Melanesian Cups this October- key qualifiers for Pacific Games and Asia Cup pathways in men’s and women’s basketball.