Other Sports
First in, first served for beach volleyball
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Other Sports
With the start of the beach volleyball season right around the corner, the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation is asking for expressions of interest to run a mixed four-on-four league.
Tapoki off to Oz
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands police sergeant Tereapii Tapoki is on her way to Australia to focus on her discus training ahead of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast this April.
Big turnout for duathlon
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Despite the conditions, athletes showed up in droves to participate in last week’s duathlon as they build towards the Corporate Teams Triathlon later this month.
Cook Islands sailors shine in Auckland
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Three young sailors from Rarotonga impressed at the Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Optimist and Starling championships in Auckland, New Zealand, last week.
Cook Islands to benefit from swimming support
Wednesday 31 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
As a member of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), the Cook Islands looks set to benefit from a series of new development initiatives that were approved last month.
Tennis kids have a ball
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Sport-loving kids had a ball at the Nikao tennis courts on Saturday morning, as they participated in an annual fun day.
CISNOC suspends secretary-general
Friday 26 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The board of the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has suspended its secretary-general, Robert Graham, indefinitely.
Tennis fun day set for Saturday
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
This Saturday will serve up a fun-filled day of tennis at the national courts in Nikao, in the annual event that now precedes the start of the new school year.
CISNOC calls emergency meeting
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will hold an emergency board meeting tonight to discuss 11 key concerns.
Cook Islands next stop for Pacific Sporting Partnership
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The New Year marks the beginning of the NetGO programme in the Cook Islands as the Pacific Sporting Partnership continues to gain momentum.
Injury led runner to Mini Games win
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands middle distance runner Alex Beddoes says his rehabilitation from a serious injury before the 2016 Olympics was responsible for putting him on the path that eventually led to a gold medal in last month’s Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu.
Epic battle to land marlin
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
It’s been great time for game fishing, with two giant fish caught in Rarotonga waters recently.
All eyes on Commonwealth Games
Monday 15 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It all started as a New Year’s resolution some years ago when Philippa Woonton made up her mind to whip herself back in shape.
Great year coming up for badminton
Friday 12 January 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Last year was a memorable one for badminton, and 2018 promises to be just as entertaining for the popular sport.
Cook Islands tennis gets off to a winning start
Thursday 11 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands got off to a perfect start to their 2018 season with youngster Jesse “Bumble” Toa achieving a Pacific first in an event in Melbourne, Australia this week.
Games venue changes to Birmingham
Wednesday 10 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Birmingham, England has been announced the new hosts for the 2022 Commonwealth Games after Durban, South Africa was unable to honour its original bid commitments.
Woonton shares mini games experience
Monday 8 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Weightlifter Philippa Woonton is in Rarotonga for a short holiday before getting back to the grind in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in April.
Sailing duo competing in Brisbane
Thursday 4 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Young sailors Helene Johnson and TeAkauo Framhein are in Australia taking part in the domestic and international competitions in Brisbane.
CISNOC hails 2017 as a good year
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary general Robert Graham has hailed the national federations and their athletes for their show of determination and courage at international events this year.
Tennis pleased with 2017 achievements
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands’ development programme is expected to reach another level with a strong line up of younger players set to break into the national squad next year.