Other Sports
Kumete Sports Day coming up on June 4
Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The annual Kumete Sports Day will be held on June 4, Athletics Cook Islands president Ina Marsters has confirmed.
Olympic sprinter runs athletics training
Friday 18 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The next generation of Cook Island sprinters were given valuable coaching from Olympian Patricia Taea on Wednesday afternoon.
Strong start for Raro X Country
Friday 18 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Race one of the Rarotonga X Country series kicked off on Wednesday night in Matavera.
Rarotonga X Country good to go
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Despite the current spell of poor weather hitting Rarotonga, the opening race of this year’s Rarotonga X Country series will still go on today.
Training opportunity with top athletes
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Former Cook Islands Olympian and Track and Field Rarotonga (TFC) coach Erin Quirke has teamed up with 2017 Sportswoman of the Year Patricia Taea to present a training clinic at BCI Stadium tomorrow.
Muay Thai fighters fundraising
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Muay Thai Cook Islands is running a series of fundraising drives to help raise money for their first international trip.
Rarotonga Basketball rising up
Friday 11 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The newly-formed Rarotonga Basketball is hoping to raise the profile of the sport by helping teach the young ones the basics of the game.
White, Edwards win Tour de Raro
Thursday 10 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Aaron White and Alyce Edwards made it two wins from two on Tuesday, as both claimed honours in the Turtle Tees Round Rarotonga Cycle Race, also known as the Tour de Rarotonga.
Runway a first for cyclists
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Bright and early yesterday morning, 38 cyclists took part in the inaugural Air New Zealand Runway Time Trial.
Triathletes fight through tough conditions
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Adverse weather on Saturday provided a tough challenge for the competitors in the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon.
Kettle braves rain for triathlon win
Monday 7 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Torrential rain that affected the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon failed to deter New Zealander Sam Kettle from achieving the mission he set out for, over the weekend.
Special hash run in Arorangi
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Monday’s hash run no 1993 will be set by Grapes & Jigs and will be from the beachside section next to Sunset Resort in Arorangi.
Neururer top local bet in triathlon
Saturday 5 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Roland Neururer will be the top local bet in the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon, which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site from 1.30pm.
She's the Pick of the pack
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islander Kelly Pick was the first across the line at the inaugural Aitutaki marathon Tuesday morning, blitzing the field by nearly 30 minutes with a time of three hours 36 minutes and 37 seconds.
Good crowd expected for annual boiler swim
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Most of the 95 participants registered for the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon are expected to compete in today’s Boiler Swim event at Trader Jacks.
Tennis youngsters excel in NZ
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis coach Malcolm Kajer is pleased with the performance of the national development squad that took part in the Auckland Autumn Tournament in New Zealand last month.
ShuttleTime for badminton
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Other Sports
This week shuttles will take flight in schools around Rarotonga, signalling the beginning of an eight-week badminton programme which will end with the Annual College Tournament to be held on June 28 and 29.
All eyes on major triathlon meet
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The stage is set for the 24th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon, which will be held this Saturday from 1.30pm at the Tikioki Tri site.
Young Kuki lives his hoop dreams
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islander William Heather has committed to Texas college Dallas Baptist University after being offered a basketball scholarship to play for the school.
Inaugural Aitutaki Marathon on Monday
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Other Sports
This Monday will see the opening of the ‘Pursuit in Paradise’ – the inaugural Aitutaki Marathon.
