Athletics
Nine athletes from Athletics Cook Islands to join Pacific Games team
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has nine athletes participating at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. This week, Cook Islands News features Rupeni Mataitoga who is currently training in Rarotonga and has been inspired by middle distance champion Beddoes to trial for the Pacific Games.
More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Beddoes making Cook Islands proud
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes hopes that his performance at the Scottish Championship and 2023 World Champions in Budapest has made Cook Islanders proud.
Beddoes: Next stop Pacific Games 2023
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has now set his eyes on winning gold at the 2023 Pacific Games that is to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November.
Cooks among Oceanian athletics on climate change talks and sport
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics leaders from Oceania have expressed fears for the future of their islands here, and warned "we are actually talking two different languages" in search of continual improvement in competition while combatting climate change.
Beddoes wins 800m finals at 4J champs
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athlete Alex Beddoes won the 800m finals at the 4J Senior Scottish Athletics National Championships.
Developing sporting excellence
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands (ACI) have had a busy week of learning, developing and celebrating with an athletics academy, a mini competition and a 60th birthday celebration.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.
Strong challenge at Kumete Athletics Competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
This year’s Kumete Athletics Competition saw a strong challenge from Tupapa who came a close second to Arorangi as overall winners, says the president of Athletics Cook Islands, Simone Fe’ao.
Kumete comp to serve as Pacific Games trials
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will host its annual Kumete Sports Day on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Aitutaki athletics experiences resurgence
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Aitutaki athletics is experiencing a resurgence and the rise of emerging talent.
Beddoes looks forward to Pacific Games
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is aiming to bring home three gold medals from this year’s Pacific Games.
Future stars mark World Kids Athletics Day
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics
Children aged three to 13 took part in fun activities at the BCI Stadium in Nikao yesterday to mark World Kids Athletics Day.
‘Move, Play, Explore’: Athletics Cook Islands to hold World Kids Athletics Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
The World Kids Athletics Day is happening at 3pm this Friday, May 12 at the BCI Stadium, for kids aged 3 to 13 years. The afternoon will be a fun, interactive, inclusive place for our tamariki to come and give athletics a go.
Cook Islands athlete strikes gold in Finland
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athlete John Wuatai-Tariau, has emerged the standout fighter at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Finnish Open held last Sunday at the Tikkurila Sports Hall in Finland. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.
Raro duo set for World Champs
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands farewelled two athletes who will represent the country at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia later this week.
Funding decisions questioned
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Athletics, Sports
The manager of a Cook Islands Olympic representative is concerned about the way the country’s lead sporting agency distributes the funding.
Junior athletes achieve their best in NZ
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Athletics, Sports
Young Cook Islands athletes have scored personal bests at national competition level in New Zealand.
Young Cooks athletes set to take on Kiwis at national champs
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Athletics, Sports
Young Cook Islands athletes have the first opportunity in two years to stretch their legs at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field And Road Race Championships.
