Other Sports
Gunz close to record round
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Kris ‘Gunz’ Williamson continued his recent run of good form with a brilliant five-under-par round of 65 giving him a 63 net and an outright win in the 2017 BSP sponsored tournament at Nikao golf course.
Bowling team off to New Zealand
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Bowls Cook Islands will be sending a team to the Kittyhawk National Under 21 and Under 18 Singles tournament to be held from April 14 to 17.
Weightlifters hold their own
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters made good progress in competition at the 2017 Australian Open and International Weightlifting Championships a fortnight ago.
PJs edged out in beach handball
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Edge created a major upset after pipping the previously unbeaten PJs in the opening semifinal of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Beach Handball Competition 2017 on Tuesday.
Poppa G wins second Hugh Henry Memorial
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Published in Other Sports
What started out as a mediocre round for veteran Poppa G, ended with a flurry of birdies and a second Hugh Henry Memorial title.
Ladies battle on water
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Some interesting races were held in the Webb Ladies Day Trophy in the 18ft Tangaroa vakas and catamarans at the Rarotonga Sailing Club in Muri last weekend.
PJs top bet in handball comp
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
PJs head into the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mixed Beach Handball playoff next week with an unbeaten record.
Volleyball to try for new record
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Volleyball Federation is at it again!
Captains outplay the Presidents
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Captains versus Presidents match-play competition was held over the weekend with a total of 33 matches taking place at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Praise for athletes, officials
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Dame Valerie Adams was clearly the toast of the night at the Cook Islands National Sports Awards on Sunday.
Roberts, Taea win top sports awards
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts and sprinter Patricia Taea won the top gongs at last night’s Cook Islands National Sports Awards.
Tussle for top sports awards
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A close competition is expected for the major awards in tomorrow’s Cook Islands National Sports Awards at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi.
Weightlifters ready for weekend
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation is wishing its athletes the very best in the 2017 Australian Open and Australian International Weightlifting Championships this weekend.
Social media gets financial support
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A post on the Avatiu Eels Sports Club website that was shared to their Facebook page secured $1000 support for the club’s junior team.
PJs continue their run in the handball
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
PJs maintain its grip on the top of the table in the Edgewater Resort and Spa Beach Handball Competition.
Tera surprises with big win
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Linda Tera was the surprise winner in the season opening Steinlager Open golf tournament last weekend.
Adams flies in as guest speaker for sport awards
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
New Zealand shot-putter Dame Valerie Adams arrived in the country yesterday for the Cook Islands National Sports Awards this weekend.
Durban dumped as 2022 Games host
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The decision to take away the 2022 Commonwealth Games from Durban is a right one, says Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Oceania regional vice president Hugh Graham.
McDonald wins women's triathlon
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Other Sports
The 12th Bank of South Pacific Women’s Triathlon was held at the Tikioki Triathlon Site under sweltering conditions last Saturday.
Rutaki children help Just Play turn 6
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Other Sports
A big turnout of children showed up to the Rutaki School field to celebrate Just Play’s sixth year anniversary on Tuesday.
