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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.
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.
