Other Sports
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.
Sports awards goes local
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The annual sports awards receive green-light to go ahead from management of Edgewater Resort, which is also being used as quarantine facility for returning Cook Islanders.
Skurosz claims triathlon title
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Participants battled choppy waters and sweltering conditions at the annual women’s triathlon event.
Triathlon lets kids 'be normal again
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Amid worrying news about the illness of much-loved teacher Grace Archer, Apii Te Uki Ou students have held a triathlon that brought together the whole school community.
Champ leaves door open to up-and-coming triathletes
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A new winner will be crowned in the annual women’s triathlon, this Saturday at the Aroa beach.
Getting a kick from fitness
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga children will learn some new healthy habits in a sports programme kicking off on Monday.
Who will inspire a new younger generation?
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
As we decide who should outline the post-Covid future of our sports, three legends stand out.
Badminton makes a racquet
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Five awards nominations motivate young players coming through, says Badminton Cook Islands.
Sports day seeks Govt sign-off
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Queen’s Birthday Weekend targeted for Cook Islands’ biggest sports meeting since Covid.
NFL star wants 'to do better than his dad'
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Shouts of joy came from the Anae homestead in Hawaii at the weekend as Bradlee Anae was drafted to the prestigious National Football League in the USA.
Golf postpones 2020 season a week after opener
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga Golf Club has postponed all its club and sponsored events from today, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
