Other Sports
Youth Games: A fun learning experience
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
It has been a week of fun and learning new sport techniques at the National Indoor Arena as Rarotonga youth came together to compete against each other in different sporting codes at the 2023 Youth Games.
Temporary restriction at National Stadium
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
As a ‘precautionary measure’, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will over the next few months, at various times while work is being undertaken, close the grandstand, or restrict the number of people sitting on the grandstand at Tereora/National Stadium to 75, effective immediately.
Preparations for Pacific Games step up a gear for golfers
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 17th Pacific Games are being held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November and National Federations are working towards making the necessary preparations at these early stages, with selections for team and managers.
‘Team work makes the dream work’: Potini elected Aitutaki’s Sports Association president
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Aitutaki Sports Association held it’s 2023 Annual General Meeting on March 13 to elect its executive board members.
Aitutaki Marathon epitomises Kia Orana spirit
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Aitutaki aroa and the Kia Orana spirit was the magic that carried 29 runners across possibly one of the hottest marathon courses on the running calendar at the 2023 BSP Aitutaki Marathon.
Cook Islands hunting for shearers and woolhandlers for World Champs
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islanders residing in New Zealand – especially those working on a sheep farm – have a great opportunity to represent the country at the upcoming Golden Shears competition.
Double gold for Darts
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands have made a golden history, winning gold medals in the men’s and women’s competition, at the third South Pacific Darts Championships held in Tonga this week.
Darts CI going for gold
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands are set for podium finish in the third South Pacific Darts Championships being held in Tonga.
Beach handball proves a hit at games
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Beach handball has again taken centre stage at the 2023 Cook Islands Beach Games.
Darts set for international debut
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands is making history with a team of 31 in Tonga to compete in their first ever South Pacific Darts Championships from January 16 - 21.
Beach Games enter week two
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2023 Cook Islands Beach Games entered week two competitions with beach handball taking centre stage yesterday.
Touch eyes ‘exciting’ season
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Touch Association is excited about the 2023 season following the successful Beach Touch competition this week.
Outlaws beat Notchya to win Beach Touch gold
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Outlaws claimed the 2023 Beach Games touch competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.
Stage set for Beach Games
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Beach Games has been moved to tomorrow at 9am.
Like father, like daughter
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Father and daughter Paul and Manine Lynch were one of the many success stories from week one of the 2022 Cook Islands Games.
Aiming for the bullseye: Cook Islands Games darts competition heats up
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Ten island teams are represented in the Cook Islands Games Darts competition - Emo'anga Mõmore 'Iti which started on Monday at the Tupapa Maraerenga Centre.
Island teams ready for 2022 Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Three thousand people including athletes, managers and coaches have signed up to participate in the 2022 Cook Islands Games which kicked off yesterday afternoon with the bowling competition.
Stage set for traditional games
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The revival of traditional games like rore (stilt) races and peipei tiporo (juggling with limes) were among the highlights of the 2020 Cook Islands Games. The Emo’anga Peu Tupuna or the Traditional Sports events are set to return in the 2022 Games which will get underway this Friday.
Raising the bar
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
An overwhelming number of 94 weightlifters have registered to participate in the upcoming Cook Islands Games which starts in two weeks.
Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.
