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Jake wins International Triathlon
Monday 9 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The 22nd Air New Zealand International Triathlon on Saturday turned into a successful affair despite the short notice change of venue to the Tikioki site.
Visiting junior triumphs in Boiler swim
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands’ Vanessa Woodger was the first female home in the Round the Boiler Swim competition at Trader Jacks on Thursday afternoon.
Sopoaga to lead Kukis in Sydney clash
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Penrith Panthers’ Tupou Sopoaga will lead the Cook Islands in tonight’s rugby league clash against Lebanon at the Belmore Stadium in Sydney at 7pm (CI time).
Cooks 7s in build-up games
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands women’s 7s side has started playing some build-up matches ahead of the final Olympic Games qualifiers which will be held in Dublin, Ireland next month.
International triathlon off to great start
Friday 6 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 22nd Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon 2016 went off to a perfect start yesterday.
Junior division catch-up games continue today
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Junior divisions in the Rarotonga annual five-a-side competition will continue their matches today at the CIFA complex, starting with the under-8 mix at 4.45pm.
Women set for final round
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
All bodies will be on the line today as teams in the women’s division take the pitch for the last time in the 2016 Rarotonga annual five-a-side competition.
Mixed handball gains momentum
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
MFEM overpowered PJs defence in the dying stages of their round four clash to come away with a crucial win in the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Handball Competition 2016.
Weightlifting presents prizes
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation presented cheques worth $6000 to the top three winners of its raffle ticket buyers at the Bank of the South Pacific yesterday.
Beach handball hits the Cook Islands
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Australia’s beach handball women’s coach, Boris Mensing, is in Rarotonga holding a workshop at the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) head office.
International triathlon starts with Boiler Swim
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
It will be 100 years ago this coming December that the steamer Maitai sank just off the Avarua reef.
Leicester City win goes down in sporting history
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Leicester City have won the Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time.
Street wins stableford golf event
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
For some members of the Rarotonga Golf Club, the colour maroon is usually associated with rugby league and the Broncos.
Sailor sets sights on Rio Olympics
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Teau McKenzie is leaving no stone unturned in her bid to ensure she makes the most of her childhood dream of competing at the Olympic Games.
New track and field club is ready to go
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The new Track and Field Club Rarotonga (TFC) is up and running.
Volleyball resumes mixed social league
Friday 29 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Mixed Social Volleyball League will resume tonight after a break at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.
Countdown to rugby sevens in Rio
Friday 29 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With less than 100 days to go until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset believes the stage is set for very special and game-changing rugby sevens tournaments that will enable the sport to reach and inspire new audiences and participants worldwide.
Runathon relay hailed a success
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 48 hour Cook Island Volleyball Federation (CIVF) Runathon Relay has been hailed a success.
Deadline looms for triathletes...
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Local entrants to the Air New Zealand International Triathlon are reminded to submit their entries by tomorrow to have their names published in next week’s supplement liftout in CI News.
Basketball reaches knockout rounds
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The premier basketball competition will kick off its elimination rounds tonight at the Bluesky Sports Arena.