Other Sports
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.
If first you fail, Tri again
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Swimmers brave ‘incredibly tough’ water conditions in the 38th annual Tin Man triathlon.
Tennis revives development comp
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Eleven players took part in the revived junior tennis tournament aimed at giving youngsters match play experience.
Stage set for triathlon finale
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Local triathletes are gearing up for the final event of the year.
Kumete cycling
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Queen’s Birthday weekend saw the first part of this year’s Kumete programme with the Kumete cycle race on Saturday run by the Cook Islands Cycling Federation.
Youngsters shine at badminton tourney
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Badminton celebrated the end of term one classes with a Queen’s Birthday Weekend Tournament.
An award for the whole family
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
While accepting the award for Sport Administrator of the Year at the Cook Islands Sports Awards, Badminton Cook Islands president Thomas Mereana-Ngauru paid tribute to his badminton “family”.
Alex Beddoes: 'It feels great to be part of this era'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
The newly-anointed Sportsman of the Year Alex Beddoes wants to get home to see his family and thank his community – but quarantine rules make it near impossible.
Covid dampens athletics celebrations
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Athletics leaders forced to miss their star runner’s moment of glory, and postpone family sports day, because of Covid-19 concerns.
Father-son pair triumph
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands is looking at hosting another meet after the success of the Doubles Tournament over the weekend.
Alex Beddoes, Jane Nicholas big winners at Sports Awards night
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Netball and rugby league claim major team gongs at Cook Islands Sports Awards last night.
