Other Sports
Lucky catch!
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Ten miles straight out from Avatiu harbour, master fisherman George Koteka reeled in a 22.1 kg mahi mahi that landed him the annual Goldy Goldie Memorial Fishing Tournament on Saturday.
Tupapa takes out volleyball cliffhanger
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
It was a nervous moment at the Constitution Day volleyball tournament when Men’s Tupapa 1 was recalled to play for another minute against Toka Covid to determine the final winners.
Business bowling
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Thirty-two teams are expected to compete in the Rarotonga Bowling Club business house tournament that starts tomorrow (Thursday).
Cook Islands 'Olympic Games'
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A smoke free and an environmentally friendly Cook Islands Games will celebrate the restart of local sporting event after Covid-19 ban.
Tag takes off in Cooks
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Players from all codes came together for the first KukiTag tournament in Cook Islands.
Saturday is Sunburst-day
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It was family business this weekend as Rarotonga Sailing Club and Sailing Cook Islands contested the National Sunburst Championships at Muri Beach.
Sailing's double-act
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
An exciting line-up of Cook Islands top sailors will take to the water this Saturday to compete in the National Sunburst Championship held at Muri.
Volleyball point of service for Tupapa triple
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Off the back of two wins, Tupapa is hoping for another triumph in the Constitution Day Volleyball Tournament next month.
Kuki Tag initiative
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A new sport is being introduced to boost social activities on the island.
'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.
