Other Sports
Perseverance pays off for AKTT
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The finals of the women’s beach volleyball competition – the final event at the 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games – were held under scorching conditions, with the women persevering despite the staggering 28°C temperatures.
Teiotu appointed acting CISNOC head
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Following a special executive board meeting convened this week, the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has announced the appointment of Simiona Teiotu as its acting president.
National darts team eyes gold in South Pacific Championship
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Ten top players from the “golden” Darts Cook Islands Association are set to defend their historic gold medals at the 4th South Pacific Darts Championship (SPDA) to be held at the Metro Gym in Suva, Fiji, from January 20-26.
Athletes enjoy timeout in the sand despite adverse weather
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2025 completed its first successful week of the games despite the adverse weather conditions teams had to face.
CI Games conclude in spectacular fashion
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The brilliant display of fireworks celebrated the closing ceremony of the third Cook Islands Games after two weeks of absolutely enjoyable, intense and competitive sport events.
Team Mangaia defends Cook Islands Games open division title: Tactical genius secures victory
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Mangaia has once again demonstrated its athletic prowess by successfully defending the Cook Islands Games Open division trophy, solidifying its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting arena.
Cook Islands Weightlifting builds for future
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation (CIWF) used the 2024 Cook Islands Games as a platform to build towards the 2029 Pacific Mini Games to be hosted in Rarotonga.
Exciting action continues in second week of Cook Islands Games
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Cricket, Other Sports, Sports
The second and final week of the 2024 Cook Islands Games got off to a great start with the beach volleyball competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.
Mauke’s Tura lifts his way to gold
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A 32-year-old national weightlifter made an impressive finish at the Cook Islands Games weightlifting competition dominating the Men’s 96-kilogram division with a total lift of 275 kilograms, the highest total lift among all categories on Wednesday.
Cook Islanders return home for family, culture and sport
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Other Sports, Sports, Weekend
The appeal of reconnecting with family, learning more about genealogy and the culture while enjoying sport with island pride certainly does entice Cook Islanders overseas to return home to participate in the Cook Islands Games.
Taste of the Cook Islands at biennial Games
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Hundreds gathered at the National Stadium for the official opening of the 2024 Cook Islands Games last night.
Cook Islands celebrates unity and sportsmanship at Games opening
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the 2024 Cook Islands Games – “the event that truly unites our islands and our people” – at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.
Puni and Crighton-Teau achieve personal bests at NZ competition
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters Etoa Puni and Briseis Crighton-Teau achieved personal bests and placed in the top of their divisions at the 2024 New Zealand National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships.
Excitement builds as over 3000 prepare for Cook Islands Games
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The excitement for the third Cook Islands Games will reach a fever pitch as the much-anticipated biennial event kicks off with a grand opening ceremony marching parade on Friday, October 4, at 6pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Reformer pilates comes to Raro
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first and only reformer pilates studio opens on this coming Tuesday, October 1, in Rarotonga, with multi-talented fitness enthusiast and teacher Brynn Acheson at the helm, writes Serena Hunter.
Team Atiu hosts fundraiser ahead of Cook Islands Games
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Over 400 athletes have registered to represent Team Atiu in the upcoming Cook Islands Games, which will be held next month from October 4 to 19.
Mauke hits fundraising goal for Cook Islands Games
Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Other Sports, Outer Islands, Sports
The Mauke Cook Islands Games sports committee is thrilled to announce the successful raising of $17,000 through its recent golf ambrose and radiothon fundraisers for its 400-plus athletes.
Island teams prepare for Cook Islands Games
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Other Sports, Outer Islands, Sports
Island teams have started fundraising for the Cook Islands Games that will be held from October 4–19, 2024.
Cook Islander Meti wins another World Long Drive tourney
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
For the fifth time in her illustrious career, Cook Islander and New Zealand golfer Phillis Meti has captured the 2024 World Long Drive championship in the United States.
Olympic dream comes true for Dean
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association competition manager Pauline Dean worked as a match coordinator at the Paris Olympics, assisting with football matches.
