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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches Raro
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Queen’s Baton Relay has reached the Cook Islands and will be formally welcomed at special ceremony at the Queen’s Residence in Titikaveka this afternoon.
Baudinet eyes history with Pacific Oceania
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Top local tennis player Brett Baudinet is spearheading Pacific Oceania’s campaign against Estonia in the first round of the World Group II playoff this weekend.
Contact sports suspended
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition and the national Touch weekly matches are the two major sporting events affected by the latest Covid-19 related restriction.
Weightlifters return with medals
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters who competed at the New Zealand International Weightlifting Competition last week returned home on Sunday with medals.
Panthers beat Bears
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The leading premier men’s clubs came away with big wins in round three of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition over the weekend.
Cook Islands condemns Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine
Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands has joined the growing voice of countries condemning Russia’s attack and the unnecessary loss of innocent lives in the Ukraine.
Baudinet misses out on world ranking
Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
So close, yet so far for Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet who this week became the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.
Touch receives timely donation
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association received a timely boost from a visiting Touch enthusiast from New Zealand this week.
Panthers wary of Bears attack
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Table toppers Lady Panthers will be without two key players when they host the Lady Bears this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.
Triathlon set to host kids’ competition this Saturday
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held this Saturday.
Weightlifters to compete in NZ International event
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation (CIWF) is pleased to be supporting two of our national lifters competing in the upcoming 2022 New Zealand International event.
Baudinet eyes first ever international rankings
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands’ top tennis player Brett Baudinet made history last night by becoming the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.
Panthers make comeback
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After losing their opening match of the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season, defending champions Tupapa Panthers bounced back with an important win over the weekend.
No new Covid-19 cases reported
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.
Bears ready for 2022 season
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to their first outings in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.
Women’s rugby team to participate in legacy development programme
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is looking for interested under-18 players and officials for an upcoming legacy development programme to be held in New Zealand.
‘No changes’ to contact sports
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
There will be no further restrictions imposed on local sporting events, including contact games, a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health spokesperson said last night.
Eels thump Panthers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers were humbled by arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.
Following her passion for flowers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
