Other Sports
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.
Sopoaga defends mate SBW
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Other Sports
All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga has come to the defence of Sonny Bill Williams after he copped criticism on social media recently.
Arena closure 'an inconvenience'
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Next year’s six-month closure of the Bluesky Sports Arena for renovations will require sports teams to relocate during their 2018 season.
Tennis team impresses in NZ
Friday 22 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Youngster Teakaiti Toa recorded excellent results at the Auckland Xmas Junior Tennis Tournament which finished in New Zealand yesterday.
Toa makes top four in tennis
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Four Rarotonga-based tennis players are representing the country at the Auckland Xmas Junior Tennis Tournament in New Zealand.
Junior yachties sail to a picnic
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Other Sports
It was a grey day and a still, glassy lagoon which greeted the Rarotonga Sailing Club junior sailors, coaches and parents at 7.30am on Saturday, December 9.
Badminton ends year with event for seniors
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Badminton Association finished off the year with their Annual Senior National Championships held on December 14 and 15 at the Bluesky Sports Arena.
Optimist champs sailed in challenging conditions
Friday 15 December 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The battle for CI National Optimist Championship title raged in the last weekend of November at Rarotonga Sailing Club.
Team Kuki finishes on a high
Friday 15 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands ended their Pacific Mini Games campaign on a high with two more gold medal wins in Port Vila, Vanuatu on Wednesday night.
Tapoki wins our second gold
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Local wonder woman Tereapii Tapoki won Team Cook Islands’ second gold medal at the Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
