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Swimmers grab four medals in Papua New Guinea
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands swimming team have seen success after the first two days of competition at the Oceania Swimming Championships in Papua New Guinea.
Widdowson wins golf tournament
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Laurie Widdowson claimed the Polynesian Rentals-sponsored tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao on Saturday.
Nearing the end for Rarotonga X Country
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The penultimate relay-format race kicks off today at Rutaki School for the Rarotonga X Country series.
Fun Run participants celebrate Olympic Day
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Close to 200 sporting enthusiasts took part in the Olympic Day Fun Run held on Thursday from the Punanga Nui market last week.
College badminton on the way
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Preparations are underway for the annual College Badminton Tournament, which will be held on July 4 and 5 at the National Auditorium.
Hash House Harriers celebrate 2000 runs
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Hash House Harriers has reached a milestone 2000 runs, which will be marked this afternoon.
Olympians attend Olympic Day fun run
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
To celebrate World Olympic Day, the annual fun run was once again held on Thursday afternoon.
Newcomer wins golf event
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
A new golfer graced the podium in last week’s Edgewater Resort Tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Celebrating Olympic Week: Profiles of our past Olympians
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
To help celebrate Olympic Week, CINews will be profiling some of our athletes who have represented the Cook Islands on the biggest sporting stage.
Top turnout for Raro X Country
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The highest number of competitors ever turned out on Wednesday afternoon for the latest instalment of the Rarotonga X Country series.
Thirty Olympians in 30 years
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands has produced 30 Olympians since the country first made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1988.
Handballers return from New Caledonia
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Two teams recently represented the Cook Islands at the 2018 International Handball Federation Trophy Oceania, held in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Junior tennis fundraiser
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A junior tennis fundraiser will be held this Saturday to assist the national development team’s trip to Fiji next month.
New Cook Islands Olympic association formed
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
A new national association for Cook Islands Olympic athletes has just recently been formed, called ‘Olympians Cook Islands’.
Big changes to competitions in Pacific Games
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
A series of changes have been approved to add "further value" to competitions at the Pacific Games, while a motion to add women's rugby league nines was ratified.
Mountain bike series gains momentum
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
A new weekend mountain bike series has gained a loyal following amongst locals.
Table tennis event hailed a success
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Table Tennis Cook Islands is pleased with the outcome of the international events it hosted at the Bluesky Sports Arena last week.
Former world number one wins Pacific Rim Long Drive
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Former world number one Maurice Allen won the Pacific Rim Long Drive Competition held at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao over the weekend.
Raro event confirms Youth Olympics participants
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
In the last tournament in the Road to Buenos series, Philippines’ Jann Nayre kept his nerve to cause upset after upset on Saturday at the Bluesky Sports Arena.
Table tennis brings world to Raro
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga hosted three major international table tennis tournaments at the Bluesky Sports Arena last week.
