Other Sports
Historic medal for Cook Islands
Monday 9 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands won it’s first ever medal in the Commonwealth Games, thanks to the brilliance of bowling pair Aidan Zittersteijn and Taiki Paniani.
Bowlers win against PNG
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
After a jittery start on day two of the Commonwealth Games 2018, the lawn bowls pair’s team defeated Papua New Guinea to record their third win on Thursday (CI time).
Tag players in form for world cup
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands are heading into the Tag Football World Cup this November in top form, having been named the second overall nation at the recent Junior Oceania Tournament in Auckland.
Samson wins super heavyweight title
Friday 6 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A new super heavyweight champion was crowned on Wednesday night when Queensland-based Samson Teremoana defeated local boxing hero Osalai Akai in the Battle of Champions programme at a packed National Auditorium.
Bowling pair make a sensational start
Friday 6 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands bowling pair Aidan Zittersteijn and Taiki Paniani made a superb start to their campaign at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast on Wednesday (CI time).
Swimmers launch Games campaign
Thursday 5 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Our national swimmers kicked off Team Cook Islands’ campaign at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia yesterday.
Commonwealth Games on CITV
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Here is your Commonwealth Games schedule provided by CITV. Check back each day for the latest updates, so you don't miss our Cook Island athletes in action on the Gold Coast.
John Tierney honoured by CGF
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islander John Tierney is the proud recipient of a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Honorary Life Membership for his services to sports in his country over the past 40 years.
Bowling team competing in NZ
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A two-member national team is representing the Cook Islands in the New Zealand U18 and U21 Championship at Naenae Bowling Club in Wellington, New Zealand this weekend.
Mighty Samson ready for local champ
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The last time Teremoana Samson faced Osalai Akai in a boxing ring, it was in a friendly sparring session about a year ago.
Kirsten set to make waves at Games
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands swimmer Kirsten Fisher-Marsters is all set to create ripples in her first Commonwealth Games.
Wonder woman puts in the hard yards
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
National athlete Tereapii Tapoki is doing the hard yards to ensure she puts on a good show at the upcoming Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.
Boxing aims for local development
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The newly-elected Cook Islands Boxing Association president Patricia (Trish) Barton is focused on developing the sport locally before heading for international participation.
Easter Volleyball Tournament on in Aitutaki
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Teams from New Zealand will be competing in next Monday’s Aquila Easter Volleyball Tournament 2018 on Aitutaki.
Memorial golf tournament ends on high
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Katoa Banaba Jr claimed the final Hugh Henry Memorial Tournament, which was played on Saturday last week at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Kukis among 1000 at tag
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands representatives were part of the 1000 youngsters that converged in Auckland to participate in the Junior Oceania Tag Football (JOTF) tournament last week.
Debut triathlon win for Amy
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Other Sports
It was another successful event for the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon that was held in Tikioki on Saturday.
Baudinet listed among the legends
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Brett Baudinet now has his name listed alongside some of the world’s greatest tennis players, including world number one Roger Federer.
Govt forgives $126k owed by CISNOC
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The government has forgiven $126,000 that the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) borrowed in 2011 to finance sending the national team to the Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Final round for Hugh Henry golf tournament
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It will be a bittersweet moment at the Rarotonga Golf Club when the annual Hugh Henry Memorial Tournament, which has been running for more than 20 years, will play its final rounds today.
