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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.
Tough comp looms in golf
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Published in Other Sports
An exciting battle is expected on the greens in this weekend’s Air Rarotonga 36-hole Easter Tournament.
Neururer, Browning win Tinman titles
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association National Tinman Championship was held at the Tikioki Tri Site on Saturday.
Top Price for marathon man
Friday 29 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Three hours, 35 minutes and 49 seconds is how long it took Australian runner Stuart Price to claim the version two of the BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.
Browning wins women's triathlon
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Harriet Browning claimed the Cook Islands Triathlon Association’s 14th BSP Women’s Triathlon which was held at the Tikioki Tri site on Saturday last week.