Other Sports
Takitumu, Puaikura win basketball gold
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Other Sports
A mixture of Cook Islands youth and experience was showcased at the National Sports Arena last week as teams squared off in the 2015 Cook Islands Games basketball tournament.
She's best in Pacific at world meet
Monday 10 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands’ top female swimmer Tracy Keith-Matchitt was the best in the region in her final event at the 16th FINA World Championships in Russia.
Cook Islands swimmers impress
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands’ swimmers Temaruatu Strickland and Tracy Keith-Matchitt are turning heads in the World Championships in Russia.
Takitumu wins CI Games 7s
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Hot favourites Takitumu proved too strong for Atiu in the Cook Islands Games 7s tournament after beating the side 22-7 in the showdown to win the gold medal at the BCI Stadium on Thursday night.
Women in sports hold workshop
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Women in Sports Commission Cook Islands held a two-day workshop this week to review its constitution.
Triathlete Neururer reigns supreme
Friday 7 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Top local triathlete Roland Neururer reigned supreme in the Cook Islands Games triathlon competition on Saturday last week.
Golf marks anniversary with a party
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga Golf Club held a special tournament last Saturday to mark the Cook Islands’ 50th anniversary of self-government.
Talent galore at athletics meet
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The talent galore at the Cook Islands Games athletics competition at the BCI Stadium on Monday has impressed Athletics Cook Islands (ACI).
Rippa sessions attract smaller turnout
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
About 40 children took part in the under-13 mixed Rippa Rugby competition at Tupapa Field on Monday.
Gold for Takitumu
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Vaka Takitumu sailor Teakoa Framhein picked up the district’s first gold medal in the Cook Islands Games sailing regatta which started on Saturday.
Double gold for Te Au O Tonga
Monday 3 August 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Vaka Te Au O Tonga (TOT) took out the Cook Islands Games gold medals for Touch Rugby on Saturday after scooping the men’s and women’s divisions.
Karati wins golf tourney
Friday 31 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
In an exciting final round of the Palm Grove Golf Tournament on Saturday last week, Sonny Karati had to battle tooth and nail to win the event at the Rarotonga Golf Club.
Talent scouts on the lookout
Wednesday 29 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic (CISNOC) will be eyeing some potential athletes at the Cook Islands Games (CI Games) to represent the country in the future international events.
Squash build-up
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 2015 Cook Islands Games squash competition was a perfect build-up for the local players preparing for the Sue Masters International Open starting this Saturday.
Beddoes eyes Olympics berth
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Middle distance runner Alex Beddoes is one of the leading Cook Islands athletes gunning to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on merit.
Hectic weekend for Sopoaga family
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It is a busy weekend for the sports fanatic Sopoaga family in New Zealand.
Athletes thanked with special dinner
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands members were treated to a thanksgiving dinner by the Cook Islands Government at the Rarotonga Bowling Club last night.
Puaikura takes early lead in CI Games
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Puaikura has taken an early lead in the Cook Islands Games 2015 following a dominant performance in the badminton competition.
It's festival fun time!
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Celebrate the Cook Islands’ 50 years anniversary at the hugely popular Just Play Village Festival with exciting fun activities at Victoria Park in Tupapa on Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Cook Islands' best Games ever!
Monday 20 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands celebrated winning seven final medals on the last day of the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea with singing and dancing.
