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National team out to fulfill Rio dream
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The COOK Islands women’s 7s side has departed Auckland for Dublin, Ireland, where they will compete for the lone spot to the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil in August.
From Paris, with love
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
JUST PLAY project manager Michelle Paiti shared Cook Islands’ and the region’s love for football at the UEFA Foundation for Children Photo Exhibition in Paris, France this week.
First corporate archery tag on target
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
KUKI TAG Adventures hosted their first ever Corporate Archery Tag Competition which started on May 18 and ended on June 8.
Poa up for Olympic challenge
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The chance to play rugby at the Olympics is the ultimate goal for a league-loving Porirua woman.
Mini runathon aids Dublin trip
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE Takuvaine community will organise a mini runathon tomorrow to help fund Cook Islands women’s 7s member Teiti Tupuna’s trip to participate at the Dublin Olympic Repechage tournament, scheduled to take place later this month.
Final hit out for Rio-bound Ella
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
COOK ISLAND white water kayaker Ella Nicholas will have her final pre-Olympic hit-out this weekend at the third Canoe Slalom World Cup of the season in France.
Hav 2 ends TEAM's winning streak
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Defending champions TEAM’s winning streak in the Mixed Social Volleyball League came to an end in round nine competition last week.
Marama defies odds to win golf tourney
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE 95 players who fronted for the inaugural Heineken Golf Tournament were confronted with howling easterlies and driving rain and according to seasoned locals, some of the worst conditions they had ever played in.
Vaka of Origin off to a pleasing start
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE PEOPLE responsible for the inaugural Vaka of Origin cricket competition are pleased with the start of the three-match series which kicked off over the weekend.
Set to make splash at Oceania champs
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Sixteen-year-old TEMARUATA Strickland will represent the Cook Islands at the 2016 Oceania Swimming Championships in Fiji from June 19 -25.
Shuttle Time praised in China
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE 77TH Badminton World Federation (BWF) annual general meeting was held in Kunshan, China, last month and was attended by Cook Islands and Oceania Badminton board member Gail Eraio.
Juniors get to grips with badminton
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
OVER 350 students around Rarotonga will benefit from the Shuttle Time school programme of the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA).
Paiti off to Paris with Cook Islands pride
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
AS SHE makes her way to the ‘City of Love’ Just Play project manager, Michelle Paiti carries with her the pride and warm smiles of the Cook Islands.
Battle for pride in Vaka of Origin
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE STAGE is set in what is expected to be a day of cricket feast in the inaugural Vaka of Origin cricket bash at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Fighting for Olympics spot in Dublin
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
RUGBY player Teiti Tupuna flew into the country last Saturday to visit her parents before flying off to Dublin for the Open Womens Reparcharge Tournament on June 23.
V'ball fundraiser tourney gains support
Friday 10 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE round nine Mixed Social Volleyball League today will provide teams with an opportunity to prepare for the proposed mixed fundraiser knockout next week.
Howards steal show at Rarotonga Open
Thursday 9 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
As PREDICTED by recent form, the Howard family came to the party ready to rock in the 2016 Scotty’s Golf Shop 54-hole Rarotonga Open on Saturday at Nikao golf course.
Govt helping hand for Manea Games
Thursday 9 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The COOK Islands government has committed $100,000 to each of the host islands of upcoming Manea Games.
Village contest a great success
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
SPORTS minister Albert Nicholas officiated at the Kumete Village Competition held at the Bank of the Cook Islands Stadium on Monday.
Hash Harriers on the move
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE Rarotonga Hash House Harriers is one of the most popular clubs on the island.
