Other Sports
CIFA launches 2021 Beach Football Championship
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
After the success it gained at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021, Cook Islands Football Association has decided to launch a Beach Football Competition for 2021.
Darts Competition declared overwhelming success
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The darts Competition which started in late December 2020, took place on Saturday and has been deemed a resounding success.
Sport and leisure focus of Pursuit in Paradise
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
If you’re looking to add a fitness challenge to your Pa Enua travel plans – then the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon set for Saturday March 27 is for you.
Beach Games enter final stages
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The final event in the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 started yesterday at Nikao beach courts.
Aiming for the bullseye
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts players who have made it through to the final rounds of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Darts Open Championship will be putting their best moves forward at this Saturday’s Championships.
Blacked out! Tupapa teams claim beach football titles
Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2021 Cook Islands Beach Games football competition held last week saw an intense three-day battle in the men’s and women’s divisions.
‘Fun and fast’ Beach Games
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach games continue to draw more crowds each day to the lively atmosphere at the Nikao courts.
Leading the development of weightlifting
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Weightlifting has gained momentum on the island of Aitutaki with a number of rookies excited to learn the sport.
Purple reign
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
RBDC Purple won the Cook Islands Beach Games open mixed Touch competition gold medal at Nikao Beach Courts on Wednesday.
Beating the heat at the Beach Games
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Afternoon rainfall was a welcomed relief for players from soaring temperatures on day two of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021.
Notchya, RBDC top bets in Touch at Beach Games
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Defending champions Notchya is one of the top bets in the Cook Islands Beach Games Touch competition.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
Revived passion for tennis
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
Williamson goes all ‘Gunz’ blazing to set golf record
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Kris “Gunz” Williamson shot a sub-60 round – one of the most elusive and difficult things to achieve in golf – during a tournament at Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
IOC boss applauds Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has once again been praised for organising the Cook Islands Games in October this year.
Participation wins on the water
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite the pandemic, oe vaka was one of the first codes to be able to continue to train on the water and has seen greater local participation than ever before. And Cook Islands is one of the very few countries that has been able to continue V6 paddling/racing during these Covid times.
‘Walk for Life’ for local schools
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Hugh Graham led the Leaders Walk for Life campaign at Tuesday morning from the Avarua Catholic Church.
Oe Vaka Nationals start today
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There will be fierce competition on the water between the clubs of Ngakau Toa, Te Tupu O Te Manava and Live Free oe vaka paddling teams for the island’s Nationals competition that starts Thursday.