Other Sports
Jane eyes Olympic trifecta
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Other Sports
It was one of the toughest decisions she’s ever had to make, but the glittering prize of an Olympic Games proved too hard to resist for Tauranga kayaker Jane Nicholas.
Electron World Champs 2019 in Rarotonga
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Published in Other Sports
This week 15 sailors from four countries will participate in the Electron Radio Controlled Yacht World Championships taking place at Muri Lagoon.
Nukutere College winners again in badminton
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College received a double whammer, winning the senior Year 9/10 Schools Badminton Competition yesterday, not long after claiming the junior’s trophy on Tuesday afternoon.
Nukutere college Year 7/8 Schools Badminton Champions
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nukutere College are the champions for the 2019 Year 7/8 school’s badminton competition held yesterday at the National Auditorium.
Meti drives home the winner
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islander Phillis Meti claimed the 2019 World Long Drive Atlantic City Boardwalk Bash a week ago, cementing her place as one of the leading female long drive golfers in the world.
Fishing comp nets top results
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Six boats and two canoes registered for the first Tony Armstrong Memorial Fishing Competition between Mangaia and Rarotonga’s Avana Fishing club event held on Saturday, June 1 to Monday, June 3.
James, Rotana win Raro Open titles
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
James Herman pulled off a major win in the men’s open of last week’s Rarotonga Open Golf Championship held at the Nikao golf course.
Junior badminton squad off to New Zealand
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) is proud to announce that four of the country’s top juniors have been selected by Badminton Oceania to be included in the 2019 Pacific Development Squad along with players from Tonga, Fiji and Samoa.
Kumete Sports Day a success
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The annual Kumete Sports Day was held at the National Stadium on Monday.
Arorangi claim Kumete Sports Day
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Arorangi claimed the Kumete Sports Day in a close battle with arch-rivals Avatiu in track and field events at the National Stadium on Monday.
Ready, set, go!
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Wet weather failed to dampen the spirit of athletics enthusiasts who turned up in numbers to compete in the annual Kumete Sports Day at the National Stadium yesterday.
Athletics to host annual Kumete Sports Day
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will be hosting the 2019 Kumete Sports Day at the National Stadium in Nikao on Monday.
Injured Baudinet out of tennis tournament
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands men’s tennis team has suffered a major blow in Pacific Nations Cup held in Fiji.
Tennis records mixed results in Pacific Cup
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
For the second consecutive year, Fiji is hosting the Pacific Nations Cup, funded by the International Tennis Federation, as part of their commitment to provide high level team competition to Class C nations in a Davis/Fed Cup Format.
Anderson wins tennis opener
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Tennis women’s rep Tamara Anderson won her first match in the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Fiji on Monday (CI time).
Aitutaki brightens up streets of London
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Aitutaki Marathon “Pursuit in Paradise” event got an extra promotional boost recently when 2019 race competitor Damian Grasela hit the streets of London for the Hackney Half Marathon wearing his distinctive and colourful Pursuit in Paradise race shirt.
Tennis team off to Nations Cup
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Father Jason Pierre and daughter Ruby will represent the Cook Islands along with well-known tennis player Brett Baudinet and Tamara Anderson, at the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Fiji next week from May 28 to June 3.
Canoe & Kayak celebrate success
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Canoe & Kayak Cook Islands annual race season ends in May each year following the Asia Pacific Cup and the programme celebrated their achievements at their annual prize giving ceremony at Trader Jacks a week ago.
Kayakers claim bronze medal
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Canoe and Kayak Cook Islands Canoe Sprint Programme team has just returned home with more medals to add to their growing collection from international events.
Tough tussle in Easter Regatta
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club’s annual Easter Regatta took place in blustery conditions over the long weekend.
