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Cook Islands boxers take a kicking
Monday 25 November 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga hosts visiting Thai boxers in an evening marred by complaints about the refereeing.
Apii Avarua claims badminton title
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Badminton focus on junior development in the annual primary schools meet.
232.8kg marlin wins heaviest catch
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Gordon Heather’s heaviest catch, a 232.8kg marlin, could have weighed more if a hungry shark hadn’t decided to take chunks of flesh from the fish as it was reeled in about 10 miles out from Matavera.
Squash open has never been more colourful
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Published in Other Sports
After a strong field for the Rarotonga Squash Open, organisers hope to start a kids’ programme in the island’s schools.
Vow And Declare wins Melbourne Cup thriller
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
They say it’s the race that stops the nation. At RSA Club in Panama yesterday, local punters had their hearts in their mouths as they witnessed the 2019 Melbourne Cup.
Top junior sailors compete in Nationals
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The country’s top young sailors battled the elements and each other in this year’s Cook Islands National Optimist Championships, held over the long weekend on Muri lagoon.
Sails up! Youngsters set to compete in national sailing competition
Friday 25 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Tough competition is expected at this weekend’s National Optimist Championships.
Track and field stars of future
Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has named a team of nine athletes who will compete at the NZ secondary school athletics championships in December.
National Champs starts today
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports
After a busy season, today marks the beginning of this year’s final event in the Athletics Cook Islands calendar.
'Opportunity of a lifetime'
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands head coach Malcolm Kajer will have an opportunity to rub shoulders with some renowned mentors at the 2019 ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference.
Breeding the next generation of athletics stars
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports
It was another stunning day in Rarotonga with the turnout of over 700 athletes representing nine primary schools at the Prince of Wales Athletics competition on Wednesday last week.
Kids page: 'I had to make sure I did better'
Sunday 6 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
“When I am about to run,” says 13-year-old Aurametua Vavia, “in my mind I tell myself, I need to cross that line and be a winner.”
Apii Avarua retains athletics title
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Apii Avarua retained the Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship title.
Tennis fever hit Aitutaki
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There is a tennis boom in Aitutaki, says national head coach Malcolm Kajer.
Thrills, spills and loads of fun
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
More than 500 students took part in the Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship at the National Stadium yesterday.
'On you mark, get set, go …'
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Junior track and field stars will get a platform to showcase their talent in today’s Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Golden Oldies raise funds for Mitiaro
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Members of the Avatiu/Nikao Mongoose Golden Oldies Rugby are heading to Mitiaro on October 3, and fundraising today for their trip.
Vaulting into future
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Ben Cork from Gymnastics Australia is helping run a Cook Islands FreeG Programme at Tereora College, a four- week programme that is aimed to get students exposed to alternative activities and sports.
Apii Avarua determined to hold trophy
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
More than 120 volunteers have signed up to assist with the Prince of Wales primary school athletics championships to be held on Wednesday next week. St Joseph’s primary school is hosting the event, and principal Shelley Berry says children are training hard. Athletes are invited for a ‘breakfast of champions’ before the day starts at 8.30am.
Round Raro Road Race: Hot running in wet conditions
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Australian runner Steve Isles is back home now with a holiday souvenir he won’t forget – the 2019 overall Round Raro Road Race.
