Other Sports
Local backing for World Long Drive champion
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Other Sports
World Long Drive champion Cook Islander Phillis Meti is continuing her partnership with a local resort.
Tennis boys take it to the brink
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Maka Maui came back from injury and a tough singles games in blistering heat to help Cook Islands to a victory in the doubles.
Impressive turnout!
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-eight individuals and two teams took part in the Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon competition on Saturday.
Tennis fun day draws good crowd
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Published in Other Sports
A good turnout was recorded at the Tennis Cook Islands Fun Day held on Saturday at the National Courts in Nikao. The fun day which ran from 10am to 12 noon was for both children and adults. It is one of Tennis Cook Islands’ initiative to introduce the sport to newcomers. The fun day was conducted by head coach Malcolm Kajer. Pictures by Tennis Cook Islands.
Athletics making steady progress
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has made relevant changes to its governance structure in a bid to iron out issues raised by the regional body a year ago.
Cook Islands' natural seafarers
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club’s open day recorded a good turnout of young and upcoming sailors, reports Georgie Hills.
Kids Triathlon
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon Association will hold the second Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon this Saturday.
Ready to make a splash
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tereora College students enjoyed a day of outdoor sports activities of stand up paddle board, rippa rugby, soccer and volleyball at Nukupure Park yesterday.
'Seas the day'
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club is planning to make a big splash in 2020 - starting with a special open day to give the public a taste of what the 80-year-old club has to offer.
Young players making a big racquet
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The departure of our young badminton players for an Australia training camp and Oceania champs is just one step towards their big goal.
Tim Dahlberg: Kobe Bryant's second act is now cut tragically short
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OPINION: Kobe Bryant was barely a few years into his post-NBA life when it was suddenly cut short in a helicopter crash so unimaginable that we had to keep reminding ourselves it actually did happen.
Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in basketball
Monday 27 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OBITUARY: Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died yesterday in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles. The sports world is mourning one of the greatest basketballers of all time, and those eight other people who died alongside him, writes Greg Beacham.
Athletics pick up pace after tough year
Monday 27 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Former Olympian Erin Quirk is moving forward at pace in the presidency of Athletics Cook Islands, with a vision of the country’s athletes reaching new heights this year.
Aitutaki Tiger to tee off in Australia
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands professional golfer Elmay Viking’s powerful swing got noticed in 2011 when the youthful 16-year-old shot her way to the top of the women’s field at the Pacific Games golf competition in Noumea.
Tupapa face a confident opponent in OFC qualifier
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Football club have had the opportunity to scout their opponents for Oceania Champions League qualifiers starting today.
Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club receive timely boost
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Avatiu Boxing and Martial Arts Club received a much needed boost to their exercise sessions, thanks to the support from the Korero o te Orau.
5-star praise for 1-star event
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The national volleyball federation hopes to stage a bigger and better international beach event in 2021.
Auckland success gets tennis off to good start
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands got their 2020 season off to a perfect start with a successful outing at the Auckland January Junior Tier Two Champs.
Travis Mewhirter: A bronze medal match: The hardest to get up for, the most rewarding to win
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OPINION: Visiting US volleyball pro Travis Mewhirter didn’t make the final last week – but no bronze medal had ever felt as good as his Cook Islands one.
Hash run in Nikao
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Our hash run today will be set by returning Alaskans Scooter & Pareoops and will commence from the Social Centre in Nikao. Run starts 5.30pm. Look for flags and sign. All are welcome. On On!