Other Sports
Respect at village festival
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
This month’s Just Play Village Festival held recently celebrated International Women’s Day and “respect” was the main message.
Howard siblings lead golf team
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Siblings Rotana and William Howard are set to lead the Cook Islands golf team to the Pacific Games in Samoa this year.
Sporting icon Kanny will be greatly missed
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The sporting fraternity has lost one of the most beloved and respected personalities.
Moorfield wins men's triathlon competition
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Jason Moorfield claimed the Aroa Vegeland Men’s Triathlon, which was held at the Tikioki Tri Site in Titikaveka on Saturday last week.
Lacing up for Pursuit in Paradise
Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Looking to up your fitness game this year? Then the BSP Aitutaki Marathon “Pursuit in Paradise” is the perfect testing ground for you and your fitness group!
Beddoes smashes 400m record
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Middle-distance runner Alex Beddoes has smashed the Cook Islands national 400 metres record with a 49.19 seconds run in the Victoria State Championship meet at Lakeside Park Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, last week.
Fun-filled day at Just Play
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Matavera hosted the first Just Play Village Festival for the year on Tuesday last week and it didn’t disappoint.
Selam's battle for 241kg monster
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Local fisherman Kevin Selam landed a hefty 241.3kg marlin on Thursday afternoon.
Men's triathlon gets good numbers
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Seventeen entries were received yesterday for the Aroa Vegeland Men’s Triathlon, which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.
Kids triathlon a major success
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon Association held its inaugural Kids Triathlon competition at the Tikioki Tri Site on Saturday last week.
Handballers in action in Oz
Friday 22 February 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Handball Cook Islands representatives at the 2019 Oceania Championships Handball Federation and Australian Beach Handball Championships in Adelaide, South Australia, are just one of the 40 teams competing in the two-level tournament that has 400 players and officials participating.
Stage set for fishing comp
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s first competition for the year will take place this Saturday, sponsored by the weighmaster Kirk Denison.
Resort partners up with top golfer Meti
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is excited to tee off 2019 with the announcement of their partnership with golfer Phillis Meti, a local Cook Islander, who is achieving her goals on the competitive world stage.
Badminton U19 reps' first Oceania champs
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
For the first time the Cook Islands will be represented at the Junior Under 19 Oceania Badminton Championships in Melbourne.
80 kids set for tennis
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The 2019 CITC Pump Junior Tennis Festival drew a significant number of 80 kids to the Nikao courts on Saturday morning.
Hanging around in boats
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Other Sports
A typically hot Rarotongan day was put on for the Rarotonga Sailing Club’s open day on Saturday.
Ngatangiia-Matavera Association revived
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Other Sports
A long overdue annual general meeting (AGM) of the Ngatangiia-Matavera Sport Association (NMSA) took place at the Clubhouse in Muri on Thursday last week.
Sailing club open day at Muri
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club will be holding its open day in Muri today.
High turnout for triathlon
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-four teams have been registered and more are expected in the annual Corporate Team Triathlon Challenge which will be held at the Tikioki Tri site from 2pm today.
Junior Tennis festival all set to roll
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Stage is set for the CITC Pump Junior Tennis Festival which will be held at the Black Rock Tennis Centre in Nikao tomorrow.
