Other Sports
CISNOC pleased with Tokyo 2020 venues
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) and other regional NOCs have given their seal of approval for the Tokyo 2020 venues.
Cook Islands women win Polynesian Cup
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands romped its way to a Gold medal in the Polynesian Cup with a perfect 4-0 record, punctuated by a dominating 91-58 win over Tahiti in the final.
Cook Islander on way to NFL dreams
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Michael Cornell Cannon Jr, may not be a name we are all familiar with, but this young Cook Islander has just begun his dream of playing at the top level of American football by gaining a scholarship to play American Football at a High School in Utah.
CI Muay Thai dominates NZ
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
HARD-HITTING and high-kicking fight-skills were on display at the annual Muay Thai Fight Night at Hula bar on Saturday night in front of a well-supported crowd of spectators, friends and family.
Calm approach helps fight win
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
HOURS before her first Muay Thai boxing fight, a main card event in front of her friends and family no less, Melissa Becejski said her nerves were buzzing.
Athletes in Tahiti for big contest
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The next generation of Cook Islands athletes are in their final preparations for this week’s Oceania Athletics Championship.
Basketballers make it to Samoa
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
IN an epic last-minute ditch-effort, Cook Islands Men’s Basketball coach George Williams rallied around his team to get them on a flight yesterday afternoon to Samoa to compete in the Polynesian cup 5x5 basketball champs; along-with the women’s side.
Men's team struggles in first game of tournament
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
American Samoa relied on a strong start to take an impressive 72-67 victory over the Cook Islands to open their 2018 Polynesian Cup campaign with a victory.
Stellar start for basketball women
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands' veteran-savvy overwhelmed a young Samoa side in the Women's Division of the 2018 Polynesian Cup to take a commanding 80-47 victory in their opening match on Sunday.
Community backs athletics team
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
A team of eight junior athletes travelling to Dunedin this week to strap on their running shoes and sprint or throw against the best competitors in New Zealand was given a massive boost to the spring in their step thanks to the local Rarotonga community on Saturday.
Battling the best in basketball
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Women's Basketball Team are jetting off to Apia on Saturday to compete in the Polynesian Cup against American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga and hosts Samoa. The top two will qualify for the South Pacific games in 2019.
Gymnastics to boost community profile
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Gymnastics Federation (CIGF) is expanding its programmes to reach a wider age range and cater to community needs.
Bodybuilders take on the world
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
Two Cook Islands body building champions are set to take on the world’s muscle elite in the 10th World Body Building and Physique Sports Federation from 11 – 17 December in Chiang Mai City, Thailand.
Men's basketball in funding limbo
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
While funding has been secured for the national women’s basketball squad to attend the Basketball Polynesia Cup in Samoa starting next weekend, the men’s squad is stuck in a funding limbo.
Tonga takes home body building gold
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Manase Afuhaamango from Tonga claimed the gold medal in the overall 100 kg category of the International Federation of Body Building’s South Pacific competition at the National Auditorium last Saturday.
Gymnastic coaches raring to go
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Gymnastics Federation coaches Emilene Taulu and Samantha Ellison are back in Rarotonga after a three-day coaching symposium in New Zealand.
Young sailors battle in the annual Boatshed Regatta
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Boatshed Regatta held during the October school holidays involved 30 young sailors from the Aitutaki and Rarotonga sailing clubs.
Johannsson, Framheim win Vaka championship
Thursday 25 October 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Air New Zealand Sailing Vaka Championships 2018 were sailed over the weekend of October 21 and 22.
A feather in Baudinet's cap
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It has been a year of achievements for Brett Baudinet who, on Sunday night, was crowned the Sportsman of the Year at the Cook Islands Sports Awards for the 2017 season.
Baudinet, Taea win top awards
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Brett Baudinet and Patricia Taea claimed the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards, respectively, at the Cook Islands Sports Awards 2018 yesterday.