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Explosive battle in schools' badminton
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The third Annual College Badminton Tournament took place at the Bluesky Arena last Friday with students vying for the championships titles for 2017.
Just Play heads to Titikaveka
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Following the huge success of New Zealand prime minister Bill English’s visit to a Just Play session recently, the Just Play Village Festival continues its monthly programme, heading south to Titikaveka today.
Grandsons catch winning marlin in memorial fishing comp
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The inaugural Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition held over the long weekend was pretty well all over after the first two hours when Gordon’s grandsons – Gordon and Kerry Murray – weighed in their winning 75.6 kg black marlin before morning tea on Friday.
Passionate golfer rewarded with ace
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
In many ways, the game of golf is a desperate pursuit – a lifetime spent whacking a little white ball around golf courses seeking some sort of perfection that is pretty much unachievable.
Rarotours keep lead
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotours maintain their grip on top of table in the mixed social handball league.
X Country race three
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
What an awesome afternoon it was for last week’s Rarotonga Cross Country series, which was kindly hosted by Rutaki Primary.
Kangahua, Kia Orana Salon maintain lead
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
After round five competition, undefeated Kangahua and Kia Orana Salon still maintain their lead in the Prime Foods Mixed Social Volleyball League competition.
Doctor makes sporting history
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Doctor Teariki Puni has become the first Cook Islander to be inducted in the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) Medical Commission.
Swimmer giving all to his sport
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Tem Strickland's commitment to his sport may take some beating.
Retirement on cards for 'Pacman'
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Today should be the first day of Manny Pacquiao's permanent retirement from boxing.
Badminton battle
Friday 30 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The shuttles will be flying at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao today during the third Annual College Tournament, starting at 9am.
Young sailors set to battle in Open BIC competition
Friday 30 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The local junior sailors get into action in the Open BIC races at the Rarotonga Sailing Club tomorrow.
Leaders stay in top position in Volleyball
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Newcomer Kangahua maintain its lead in the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball after another superb performance in Round 4 competition last week.
Herman makes it two in a row
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
A brilliant bunker shot on the final hole from James Herman saw the 41-year-old defender win the Rarotonga Golf Club’s Michigan Motors Shootout for the second year in a row.
Shootout competitors itching to tee off
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Today will see the best golfing talent in the islands tee-off in the Rarotonga Golf Club annual Michigan Motors Shootout.
Nicholas the voice for athletes
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Former national touch rugby and women’s rugby Sevens rep Edith Nicholas has been inducted into the Oceania National Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission for 2017.
Excitement building as handball stars return
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The weekly handball mixed competition is gaining momentum with the return of past national players, coaches and managers in round two tussle at the Bluesky Sports Arena on Tuesday night.
X Country race gains momentum
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Raro X Country race two saw a great turnout of numbers to tackle the multiple 0.98 kilometre course loop at Takitumu Primary School on a warm Thursday afternoon.
Olympic fun run today
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Olympian Alex Beddoes will be among the top athletes who will be taking part in today’s Olympic Day Fun Run at Punanga Nui Market, starting at 5pm.
Badminton geared up for schools meet
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Schools around the island have been in full badminton mode for the past seven weeks as they prepare for the third Annual College Badminton Tournament to be held at the Bluesky Sports Arena on Friday next week from 9am.
