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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Pacific Games Council ‘not intending’ to take action against Cook Islands football
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games, Sports
The Pacific Games Council will not take any action against the Cook Islands Football Association for forfeiting its final matches at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Team Cook Islands’ medal hopes dashed as top runner pulls out due to illness
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands’ chances of winning their first medals in athletics were dashed after the country’s top middle-distance runner pulled out of the 800-metre race due to illness on Sunday at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara.
Men’s 7s aiming for redemption
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands 7s rugby teams are determined to return to the next Pacific Games better prepared to make an impact.
Cook Islands football forfeits Pacific Games playoff matches
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands football men’s and women’s football teams were asked by their governing body to forfeit their playoff matches at the Pacific Games without the knowledge of Team Cook Islands management.
Cook Islands claims silver in basketball
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands women’s 5x5 basketball team settled for silver medal yesterday after going down to Tahiti 46-53 in the final at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Aquatics dives into record books at Pacific Games
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
The Cook Islands swim team’s journey at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, has been nothing short of remarkable. The two swimmers and the management team will return home this week with seven medals and two games records, a testament to their hard work and determination.
Connolly turns focus to Olympics
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Swimmer Lanihei Connolly has now set her sights on representing the Cook Islands at the next Olympic Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Atiu rocket Roberts soars to Pacific Games record and another gold
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has shattered the Pacific Games 100-metre freestyle record for men, which was set in 2015.
Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams win medals at Pacific Games
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league 9s teams that were stranded in New Zealand and Fiji on their way to the Solomon Islands due to flight cancellations had their perseverance rewarded when they won medals at the Pacific Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara.
Connolly swims for first gold medal
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Lanihei Connolly has clinched her first gold medal after swimming to the finish line leaving Fiji with silver and Papua New Guinea with bronze.
Netball Cook Islands focused, ready for Pac Games
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports
Netball Cook Islands are focused on overcoming any hurdles that may come their way as they turn their focus on the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Roberts grabs another medal, aims for more
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Wesley Roberts, Cook Islands golden swimmer is not just celebrating the number of medals he won so far, but the fact that he will be graduating soon. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from the Pacific Games in Honiara.
Napa finishes fifth in Pacific Games debut
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifter Tehei Napa finished in fifth place in the 55-kilogram division at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Swimmer Roberts makes a splash with gold medal win
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands’ golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has once again made his mark, securing the country’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Sunday night.
Team Cook Islands impresses at Pacific Games opening ceremony
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands delivered a captivating performance at the official opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on Saturday night (Cook Islands time).
Beddoes embraces pressure, targets Pacific Games glory
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands’ middle-distance champion and country’s top Pacific Games medal prospect Alex Beddoes thrives on pressure.
The heat is on! Team Cook Islands acclimatises to Honiara conditions
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
‘We are here to make our people proud’, is the message from Team Cook Islands flagbearer and touch rugby veteran Julieanne Westrupp. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands men’s 7s team sets sights on medal at Pacific Games
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s 7s team is aiming to return home with a medal from the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
League Nines teams arrive in Honiara
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports
“We are finally here in the Solomons. We’re super excited,” said Cook Islands Rugby League Nines team manager Wallace Aroita.
League launches fundraising appeal
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams have launched a fundraising appeal after their travel plans to the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands were disrupted by a series of flight cancellations, forcing them to rebook multiple times and significantly draining their finances, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
