Other Sports
Solomons to host 2023 Pacific Games
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogovare says his country will need $1billion Solomon dollars (USD 128, 350,000) to host a successful 2023 Pacific Games.
Russian roulette kicks off pair's golf
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Russian roulette was the format for the first pairs competition of the season at the Maritime Cook Islands-sponsored stableford tournament on Saturday.
Vanuatu committed to 2017 Pacific Mini Games
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Government of Vanuatu is committed to hosting a successful Pacific Mini Games in December of 2017.
Youngsters shine in Va'a World Sprints
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Te Tupu O Te Manava/Aitutaki Oe under-16 men’s V12 team recorded the best finish from the Cook Islands in the 2016 IVF Va’a World Elite and Club Sprints Champs in Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Jerseys boost for rughy promotion
Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union’s effort to foster the development of the sport from the grassroots level have received a timely boost.
Stage set for 'Tour de Raro' race
Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association’s (CITAI) main cycle race of the year, the TurtlesTees Tour de Raro, will be held today starting at 4.45pm from the town centre.
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.
