Other Sports
Tonga reportedly pulls out as Pacific Games host
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is awaiting confirmation from the organising committee and the Pacific Games Council (PGC) on reports suggesting Tonga has withdrawn from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games.
First timer wins Boiler Swim
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
First-timer Rebecca Clarke made a perfect start to her campaign in the Air New Zealand Rarotonga International Triathlon with the Boiler Swim win on Thursday at the Avarua harbour.
Female simmers finish one, two and three in Boiler Race
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Other Sports
Three New Zealand swimmers took out the top spots in the Boiler Race at Avarua Harbour yesterday. First home was Rebecca Clarke (centre), second place who led the race from start to finish.In second spot was Sophie Corbidge (left) and third place went to Sarah Mortimer (right). 17051133
Tennis coaching programme starts
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands has started with its second term tennis coaching programme.
Parker not good enough: Fury camp
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Hughie Fury promoter Frank Warren has kept up his offensive on Joseph Parker’s camp, saying the WBO heavyweight champion “isn’t living up to his early promise” and his “limitations have been exposed”.
On course for great scores in spite of deluge
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Despite the rain, casual water and muddy conditions, competitors in the final round of the Rarotonga Golf Club’s 2017 Stroke Play Championships on Saturday still managed to come in with some great scores.
Graham attends secretary generals meeting
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary general Robert Graham attended the second workshop for National Olympic Committee Secretary Generals in Guam.
Handball's hopes for worlds are still alive
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The hope of making it through to the World Youth Championship is not dead yet for the Cook Islands which finished in third spot at the International Handball Federation 2017 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy last week.
Just Play festival to be held today in Nikao
Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Just Play Village Festival will be held today at the Nikao Sports Field.
'ShuttleTime' school badminton programme in full swing!
Monday 8 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Badminton Association began its annual ‘ShuttleTime’ schools badminton programme in colleges around the island last week.
Cook Islands Volleyball set runathon record
Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Volleyball Federation set a new Runathon Relay record of 52 hours last week in their bid to raise funds to fix the National Beach Volleyball Court.
Beach handball into playoffs
Friday 5 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Australia and American Samoa have booked their spot in the International Handball Federation (IHF) U17 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy 2017 final which will be played today.
A winning start for local teams
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands made a winning start to their campaign in the International Handball Federation (IHF) U17 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy 2017 in Nikao yesterday.
Handball contest all set to be epic
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The stage is set for an epic battle in the International Handball Federation (IHF) U17 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy 2017 which starts today in Nikao.
From presenter to golf winner
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
For John Teiti, it was a case of presenting prizes on behalf of Bluesky Cook Islands one week, to being on the receiving end as the outright winner of the Edgewater Resort and Spa-sponsored tournament on Saturday.
Tennis youngsters shine in NZ
Monday 1 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Top local age group tennis players Maka Maui and Jesse Toa (Bumble) returned home this week after a successful stint in New Zealand.
Runathon starts off with a bang
Friday 28 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation Annual Runathon Relay got off to “an excellent start”, says chief organiser Hugh Graham.
Horton lands silver, bronze medals
Friday 28 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga-based Masters athlete Ruth Horton returned home with two medals from the prestigious World Masters Games which is underway in Auckland, New Zealand.
Blue skies shining on Francis
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The “blue skies” were definitely shining on Francis Tamangaro as he blitzed the field competing in the Bluesky Cook Islands sponsored golf tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday.
Handball expert helping out local players
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Members of Handball Cook Islands are undergoing phase two of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Beach Handball Trophy Project.
