Other Sports
Optimists battle for supremacy in all-day event
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The battle for the Cook Islands National Optimist Championship title will rage on this Saturday at the Rarotonga Sailing Club in an all-day event.
Goofam show form in volleyball semi-final
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Goofam proved once again that on any given day they can be the top team in the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball, as they soundly defeated table-toppers TEAM 80-65 in last week’s semi-final.
Badminton champs off to blazing start
Friday 24 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Over 40 of the top Under 11 junior badminton players from around the island took to the courts on Monday and Tuesday at St Joseph’s Hall to compete in this year’s Junior National Championships.
Rotary golf boosts club's coffers
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rotary Club president Mareko Boyd has issued a very big “thank you” to all of the people who took part in and helped to organise and sponsor the very successful annual Rotary golf tournament held on November 11.
Seven-hour battle to land giant fish
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
It was a titanic battle last week between man and fish, as a crew from Marlin Queen Fishing Charters and visiting angler Jason Rowe pulled in a gigantic 310kg marlin after an epic seven-hour struggle on Friday.
'Try a Tri' aimed at those who want to have a go
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association Inc will kick off their 2017/18 season this week.
Weightlifters celebrate success
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Weightlifters Luisa Peters and Philippa Woonton have qualified to compete in the 2018 Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia in April.
Village festival hosts Queen's Baton
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
It was certainly an afternoon to remember as Commonwealth Games fever swept through Victoria Park in Tupapa on Monday with a good 200 children taking up the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Queen’s Baton.
Volleyball semi-finals follow surprise results
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball has progressed to the semi-final stage tonight, after a number of close games and surprise results from last week.
Tupui Ariki Henry Memorial Trophy up for grabs
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The inaugural Primary School Badminton tournament will be held this Friday at the Bluesky Sports Arena at 9am.
Landcourt Services crowned business house champs
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Landcourt Services were crowned 2017 champions of the fourth annual Business House Competition, marking a great end to a successful season.
Queen's Baton meets Rarotonga
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Queens Baton arrived in Rarotonga Saturday morning as it continued its long journey around the globe to the 70 Commonwealth countries and territories in the lead up to next year’s Commonwealth Games.
Epic battle at Turangi in store for cricket fans
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
An epic battle is expected in round nine of the 2017 Rarotonga Cricket Competition today.
Pride of Cook Islands Muay Thai on display at hotel event
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Tonight from 6.30 the pride of Muay Thai Cook Islands will be on display at the Islander Hotel.
Queen's Baton here tomorrow
Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Queen’s Baton arrives in the Cook Islands early tomorrow for a five-day relay around Rarotonga.
Tennis programme proves a 'hit' with students
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Apii Avarua tennis court was filled with energy and excitement yesterday as Cook Islands head tennis coach Malcolm Kajer took year one students through their paces.
Queen's Baton to village festival
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Commonwealth games fever is about to grip Victoria Park in Tupapa, as the last Just Play village festival for the year prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay on Monday next week.
Volleyball contest scheduled today
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Due to a miscommunication, no volleyball was played last week, meaning that the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball quarterfinals will take place tonight.
Badminton battle to decide champion
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The experienced Landcourt Services and the young PHAB Pharmacy Shuttlers are set to battle it out in the Grand Finale of this year’s fourth Annual Business House Badminton Competition at 5.30pm tonight.
Athletics to hold trials next week
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga athletes who missed out on selection for the upcoming international events will have a chance to impress the national selectors at trials on Tuesday next week.
