Other Sports
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!
Cook Islands bows out without a win
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is not too disappointed about bundling out of the World Tour Beach Volleyball tournament without a win yesterday at the Beach Courts in Nikao.
Battle on the beach
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
International beach volleyball players who are in Rarotonga for this week’s World Beach Volleyball Tour tournament are awestruck by the country’s beauty and warmth.
Close battle in 3x3 basketball
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games saw an electrifying finish in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Local junior tennis players to compete in Auckland tourney
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands tennis junior representatives will compete in the upcoming Regional Tier Two tournament of the Tennis Auckland Championships 2020.
Sand, sun and lots of fun
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Beach Games got off to a superb start with overwhelming entries in the four sports being played at the Beach Courts in Nikao this week.
Fun-filled festival at Beach Games
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Beach Games is being eyed as an annual fixture.
Island's youngsters eager to be taught tennis skills
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The large crowd of children gathered at the Nikao tennis courts in the mornings is an encouraging indication that they’re keen to learn to play the popular sport.
Talent galore at junior badminton competition
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The final of the Badminton Junior Competition has helped the association select some potential players for the 2020 AIMS Games in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Fire in their belly
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Athletics youngsters are raring for more international competition after an inspiring outing at secondary schools event in New Zealand. Jaimie Keay of Athletics Cook Islands reports.
Matavera eyes rare cricket double
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Historic beckons in the domestic cricket competition final today.
'Motivate, Encourage, Reward' focus of gymnastic
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Tupapa Maraerenga Centre was fired up with 40 young gymnastic kids for the annual gymnastics’ competition yesterday afternoon.
Tangaroa class 'world champs' hard-sailed
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
The sailors mounting the podium at the Sailing Club this weekend proved one thing: age doesn’t matter.
Race day: From re-cycled to re-diculous
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
New life for old junk in raft regatta.
Youth athletes to do run-a-thon
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Published in Other Sports
With departure for New Zealand only a couple of days away, today our youth athletes will be hitting the pavement for a final fundraiser ahead of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships.