Other Sports
Volleyball off to a fiery start
Wednesday 6 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 2016 volleyball season got off to a fiery start despite the change in competition days from the usual Wednesday to Friday nights.
Schools gear up for annual football affair
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Junior Primary Schools Football Tournament is set for tomorrow at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Sailings in their blood
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Patsy Hockin (daughter of Don Silk), Elizabeth Kenyon (granddaughter of Tom Neale, “Hermit of Suwarrow”) and Gaye Whitta (daughter of Bob Boyd), who all have salt water running through their veins, sailed Sunburst yachts in the annual Rarotonga Sailing Club ladies regatta over the weekend.
Excellent start to five-a-side competition
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The senior division teams in the Rarotonga’s five-a-side competition kicked off to a great start on Thursday evening at the CIFA complex.
Stage set for masters mini league
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Masters Rugby League Mini Tournament Fiesta in Paradise will kick off at the Avatiu Swamp grounds tomorrow at 1pm.
Volleyball season to kick off tonight
Friday 1 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 2016 Cook Islands Volleyball season will kick off with the Mixed Social Volleyball League at the Bluesky Sports Arena tonight at 5pm.
Weightlifters shine in Australian event
Friday 1 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation’s bid to raise the profile of the sport in the country has received a major boost.
Easter golf brings out the best
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Players competing in the Bluesky-sponsored tournament over Easter Saturday and Monday enjoyed great weather and a course in excellent condition.
Volleyball action on Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The 2016 Aquila “6 on 6” open men’s and open women’s volleyball competition took place on Easter Monday on Aitutaki.
Schools badminton off to flying start
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Preparations for this years’ ShuttleTime School badminton programme has gained momentum after participating schools received new racquets, nets and shuttles for the event.
Sailors dominate sports awards
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Sailing Cook Islands dominated the Cook Islands National Sports Awards at the Edgewater Resort and Spa on Sunday night.
Tua's out, but show goes on
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Despite an 11th- hour setback, the Cook Islands National Sports Awards is all set to go ahead at The Edgewater Resort and Spa tomorrow evening.
Cook Islands kids in photo show
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
In June, the UEFA Foundation for Children will be hosting a photography exhibition during the UEFA EURO 2016 in Paris, France.
Action aplenty as boxers get ready to rumble
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
All hell will break loose tonight in the rejuvenated Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association’s Fight Night at the National Auditorium, starting at 7pm.
Bravehearts and Hani Hani win Classic Pairs
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Bravehearts and Hani Hani won the Classic Pairs men’s and mixed grades respectively, at the Rarotonga Golf Club course last week.
Graham to lead Team Kuki again
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) general secretary Robert Graham has been retained as the Team Cook Islands chef de mission for another three years.
Sportsman of the Year sets scene for fierce competition
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 2015 Sportsman of the Year award is set for a stiff battle between five contestants who have been nominated for one of the feature awards in the Cook Islands National Sports Awards which will be held this Sunday.
Special win for 'General George'
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The wet weather which threatened to wash out the golf over the weekend failed to dampen the spirits of the 98 players competing in the Hugh Henry Memorial tournament.
Women in exciting contest
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
An exciting showdown is expected for the 2015 Sportswoman of the Year at the Cook Islands National Sports Awards, to be held this Sunday at The Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Weightlifting names Oceania team
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Three female weightlifters will represent the Cook Islands at the 2016 Oceania Weightlifting Championships to be held in Suva, Fiji, in May.
