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Team Kuki's Olympics campaign ends
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands athletes at the Rio Olympic Games have finished their competitions almost a week before the event officially ends, this weekend.
Festival goes to Rutaki
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
PLENTY of fun and activities will be provided for children in the district of Rutaki at the Just Play Village Festival on Tuesday afternoon.
Taea Team Cook Islands' finest athlete
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
SPRINTER PATRICIA Taea is Team Cook Islands best-performing athlete at the Rio Olympics in Brazil.
Bodybuilders off to Tahiti
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE COOK ISLANDS will be sending a team of bodybuilders to the South Pacific Bodybuilding Championship to be held in Papeete, Tahiti in October this year.
Locals praise Fiji's magnificent victory
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE COOK ISLANDS sporting fraternity has congratulated its Pacific “brother” Fiji for the magnificent gold medal win at the Rio Olympics rugby sevens competition yesterday in Brazil.
Swimmer finishes on 38th spot in Rio
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS swimmer Tracy Keith-Matchitt failed to progress to the next stage of the women’s 100 metres freestyle event after finishing on seventh spot in the heats early yesterday at the Rio Olympics in Brazil.
Badminton players off to AIMS Games
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
EIGHT YEAR eight Nukutere College badminton players will represent the Cook Islands at the 13th annual AIMS Games NZCT International Sporting Championships in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Local sailor boosts his ranking in Rio
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
SAILOR Taua Elisa Henry put on an improved performance on day two of the men’s radial laser event at the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil yesterday.
Rakahanga takes out the cup
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
After TWO days of intense rivalry between villages and islands, the Rakahanga golf team came out on top, scooping the prestigious 2016 Constitution Cup title.
Nicholas siblings bow out of Rio
Tuesday 9 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The NICHOLAS siblings, Ella and Bryden, have bowed out of the Rio Olympic Games after competing in the opening round of the competitions.
Spectacular ceremony launches Rio Olympics
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
FLAGBEARER Ella Nicholas hoisted the national flag high with pride as Team Cook Islands along with the other countries took part in a spectacular opening ceremony to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil yesterday.
Ambrose tournament to fund Christmas Tennis Trip
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
COOK ISLANDS junior tennis squad members are counting down the weeks until they will be travelling to New Zealand to compete in the Auckland Christmas Tennis Tournament.
IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday agreed to add baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Team Cook Islands all set for Rio Games
Friday 5 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
IT’S ALL systems go for Team Cook Islands at the 2016 Olympic Games as the world’s biggest sporting event officially begins today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Notable win for returning golfer
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
AFTER A few years away as a member of the club due to work and family commitments, Jason Burgess returned to the game at the weekend with a clear-cut win in the inaugural tournament sponsored by Arthur Pickering and his Polynesian Rental Cars and Bikes.
All is well in Team Kuki camp
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS will have its remaining athletes and officials onboard today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Olympic Games which start this Friday.
The rise of the unknowns
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With travel so frequent these days, few medal hopefuls reach an Olympic Games without being known by their rivals and the world media.
Nicholas siblings share success stories in Rio
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM COOK ISLANDS flag bearer Ella Nicholas and brother Bryden paid a visit to a school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as ambassadors of the country in lead up to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Debate questions Games' future
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The BIGGEST show on Earth kicks off in Rio shortly, with New Zealand predicted to enjoy its most successful Olympics ever.
Business badminton battle heats up
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Business House badminton competition is gaining momentum, backed by some exceptional performances from the participating teams in round two competition last week.
