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Handball gains momentum
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
PJs have finally got the monkeys off their back after two rounds of winless run in the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Handball Competition 2016.
CISNOC happy with 2019 Pacific Games progress
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has welcomed the Tongan government’s support of the 2019 Pacific Games to be held in Nuku’alofa.
Weather mars golf's stroke play
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The weather had no mercy on the third and final round of the 2016 Stroke Play Championships, concluded in probably the worst conditions of the season.
Rapana runs rampage in Raiders win
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has praised the electrifying contributions of Jordan Rapana and Joseph Leilua following his side’s emphatic 60-6 win over the Tigers at GIO Stadium on Friday night (CI time).
Badminton ShuttleTime gaining momentum
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Papaaroa Hall was a buzz of activity on Monday last week as 13 teachers and over 20 children took part in ShuttleTimes Teachers course.
Junior golfers off to Scotland
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Two top juniors from the Rarotonga Golf Club have been selected to represent the Cook Islands at The Junior Open Championship to be held in Ayrshire, Scotland from July 11 to 13.
Hot start to long runathon
Friday 22 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The sweltering heat from the scorching sun failed to deter the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) supporters who kicked off its 48 hour Runathon Relay in downtown Avarua at midday yesterday.
Lessons from Hong Kong and Singapore
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
What did we learn from the seventh and eighth rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, we take a look at five key points.
Surfing gets the official stamp
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands have joined the International Surfing Association (ISA) as its 99th and the newest member federation.
Basketball title chase intensifies
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Drifters have ignited the title chase in the Cook Islands Basketball League premier men’s competition with a resounding win last week at the Bluesky Sports Arena.
Runathon Relay all set to roll
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Their record breaking Runathon Relay attempt hasn’t even started, but the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) has already raised $4000.
Volleyball geared for runathon
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) has cancelled the upcoming round of the Mixed Social League on Friday due to the 48 hour Runathon Relay.
Tough conditions challenge golfers
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The second round of the stroke play championship was played in windy and tough conditions and unlike previous weeks, no one managed to better par on the day.
Neururer, Woodger scoops Tinman Triathlon
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Roland Neururer and Vanessa Woodger were crowned individual champions in the men’s and women’s grades at the Tinman Triathlon on Saturday.
Jamie is the fittest of them all
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Fitness fanatic Jamie Gotty has been crowned the fittest in the Cook Islands, based on her performance in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games Open.
All Blacks, Carter win top gongs
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The All Blacks have won the world team of the year award at the Laureus Sports Awards, a second prestigious gong for the World Cup-winning team at the glitzy ceremony after Dan Carter won the comeback athlete of the year award.
Volleyball starts fundraiser with texting competition
Monday 18 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) will kick off their ambitious record breaking runathon attempt with a texting competition today.
Kenyan speedsters ruin Fiji's party
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Kenya won the HSBC Singapore Sevens in sensational fashion, beating Fiji 30-7 to lift a first ever Cup title.
Shuttle course for badminton tutors
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Shuttles will be bursting into air this weekend with Badminton Oceania development manager Nadia Bleaken here on Rarotonga to conduct ‘ShuttleTime’ Tutors and Teachers courses.
Stars to look out for in Singapore 7s
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Ahead of round eight on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series we pick seven players to keep an eye on this weekend in Singapore.