Other Sports
'Athletics is a sport for life'
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The global Covid-19 pandemic has allowed Athletics Cook Islands to focus more on grassroots domestic growth.
The making of a champion
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is back home on a break and is helping mould the next generation of national athletes.
Acing her serves
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Dreena Teapa (13) has been playing tennis for six years and it’s evident in the power and precision of her serve.
Orange is the happiest colour
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Four teams battle it out for the top prize in the annual Apii Avarua sports day.
Rising stars raise the bar
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Over 400 primary school students, including a seven year old, took part in the Rising Stars (Quick Rip) Championship this week.
No complaints, despite making a racquet!
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nearly 1000 people enjoyed a fun badminton tournament during the long weekend.
School collects over $6k from volleyball fundraiser
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tupapa claimed the Imanuela Akatemia Volleyball Tournament held at the Youth with the Mission (YWAM) ground in Titikaveka.
Narrow escape for surfer
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The weather office is warning people to exercise caution during this wet, windy and cold conditions.
Windy conditions = speedy sailing
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Israel Miles and Kate Hall (pictured) won the 2020 Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held on Saturday in Muri.
Clash of the Generators
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Badminton urging parents and guardians to compete alongside their children in a new tournament.
Local sailing talent set to shine
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Local sailors will be looking to stamp their mark in this weekend’s Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held at Muri.
Big pe'e challenge
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
In an effort to promote and celebrate Cook Islands culture, the organisers of this year’s quick rip rugby tournament are asking teams to put forward their best pe'e.
Tennis comp changes it up for women
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tennis is getting back into a post-Covid groove.
Avatiu claims Kumete title
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Strong performances from the village teams at the annual athletics meet.
Reaching for new heights
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
A teenager with strong Cook Islands roots is making his mark on the basketball court.
Scouting for future stars
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Arorangi will be the team to beat at the annual Kumete Games today.
Creating ripples
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Young Darius Allsworth has set his sights on representing the Cook Islands in swimming.
Fun run
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Over 300 participants are expected in today’s Olympic Day Fun Run to be held at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Villages in relay finale for Games
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The family-friendly Kumete Games are locked in for Saturday, June 27, at the BCI Stadium.
Nurturing the stars of tomorrow
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A local athletics club is running kids programme in a bid to unearth future track and field stars.
