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Dubai side set for Sevens in Heaven
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands International Sevens build-up is gaining momentum with another new team confirming their participation in the annual tournament to be held in November.
Second Fight Night is hailed a major success
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE SECOND Fight Night of the year at Banana Court on Thursday was hailed a success with Boxing Cook Islands now looking at hosting another one next month. A total of six bouts took place, including the first female exhibition bout and the Masters exhibition bout, which featured the energetic Minister of Sports Albert Nicholas.
Top candidates for 7s job
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
GORDON Tietjens’ contract is up with the New Zealand Sevens team after a disappointing Olympic campaign. Who could lead the team into the future?
Teaching Araura students to fly high
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
ONE OF the most important aspects of Manureva Aquafest is inspiring others.
Manureva Aquafest off to flying start
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE OPENING of Manureva Aquafest 2016 was held on Monday with a day of races and community participation set in the stunning lagoon at Aitutaki Village.
Heaven attracts Kiwi team
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
ORGANISERS of the International Sevens in Heaven Tournament have started working on confirming teams for this year’s tournament to be held in November.
Let's get ready to rumble!
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
BOXING returns to the local scene tonight with the second Fight Night of the year at Banana Court, starting at 7pm.
Nana Shelley breaks her golf hoodoo
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
WITH JUST over two weeks before she is eligible to play off the veteran’s bottom tees, Nana Shelley finally conquered the top tees with a personal best round of 86 off the stick in round two of the three day Palm Grove tournament on Saturday.
Athletics to hold 21km race
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is holding a half marathon this Saturday to help runners’ prepare for the upcoming Round Rarotonga Road Race (RRRR).
Paddle surf 'queen' is off to worlds
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
STAND UP Paddle surfing “queen’’ Charlotte Piho will be representing Cook Islands at the 2016 ISA SUP World Championships at the infamous Cloudbreak in Fiji later in the year.
Clash of titans in football's pre-season final
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
AFTER RAIN marred last week’s 2016 Rarotonga pre-season competition final, organisers are praying for perfect weather today to conclude the tournament before the season starts proper next week.
Bell rings for boxing's second Fight Night
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
BOXING Cook Islands will be holding its second Fight Night of the year on Thursday next week starting at 6.30pm.
Going mufti for badminton
Friday 19 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
WITH THE Bluesky Sports Arena closed due to suspected asbestos contamination from the scorched buildings at Tereora College, badminton enthusiasts are using the opportunity to fundraise for the development team heading to New Zealand.
Rutaki village festival success
Friday 19 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE JUST Play village festival that was hosted by Rutaki attracted 62 children who participated in a variety of sporting activities on Tuesday afternoon.
Aquafest set for kite action
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Around 100 kites will take to the sky next Monday when kitesurfers from as far away as Brazil and Spain arrive in Aitutaki to launch five days of watersports competition.
Wet weather fails to deter keen golfers
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
TORRENTIAL rain, flooded fairways and casual water on the greens could not deter the 84 players who fronted for the first round of the annual Palm Grove three day sponsored tournament.
Kukis make most of their Rio visit
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Remaining members of Team Cook Islands at the Olympic Games in Brazil are using the opportunity to explore Rio de Janeiro before returning home next week.
Hansen positive on SBW injury
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says a season-ending injury for Sonny Bill Williams (pictured) will at least give the multi-talented code-hopper's body a chance to recharge.
Quiz night to help bodybuilders
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
TWELVE Cook Islanders will represent their country at this year’s South Pacific Bodybuilding competition to be held at Papeete in Tahiti next month.
Bid to bring Rio athletes home
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
COOK ISLANDS Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is trying to get the Team Cook Islands athletes at the Rio Olympic Games home to provide the local community with an opportunity to meet them.
