Other Sports
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.
Bronze medal relief for poor-performing sport
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The bronze medal achievement at the Pacific Games will provide some relief to football in the Cook Islands which has been named one of the 10 worst footballing nations in the world.
Last chance medals for golfers
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
After three days of 18-hole golf at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Course – CookIslands star player William Howard was leading the individual men’s division on a total of 220.
Our most successful Games ever
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is confident of more medals in the final days of the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Home with the gold
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Double gold medallist Helema Williams was part of the first batch of athletes who returned home on Tuesday night from the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Gold and two bronze medals for our brilliant bowlers
Thursday 16 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands lawn bowlers epitomised humility as they graciously accepted one gold and two bronze medals at the Pacific Games.
Gold record within reach
Thursday 16 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is just one gold medal away from breaking its last gold medal record haul as the teams medal tally continues to tick over at the PNG Pacific Games.
Badminton contest starts games in style
Thursday 16 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Games 2015 is off to a perfect start with the badminton competition which ended last night at the Princess Anne Hall in Tereora.
Rousing welcome for athletes
Thursday 16 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Families and friends braved chilly conditions on Tuesday night to welcome home the first batch of Team Cook Islands athletes from the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Bowlers bag more gold
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM Cook Islands bagged more medals including a gold yesterday at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Bowlers roll up for medal glory
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook islands lawn bowlers were on the hunt for medals yesterday in both the men’s and women’s division – and as you eat your breakfast this morning the nation could well be in celebration mode.
Golfers tee off with medals in mind
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Encouraging warm up games on the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club greens bodes well for the Cook Islands team at the Pacific Games.
Brothers battle for volleyball honours
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Blustery winds and a blazing low sun are just some of the challenges beach volleyball brothers Brendan and Daniel Heath are facing at the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Tereapii 'happy' with shotput silver
Tuesday 14 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Field athlete Tereapii Tapoki has added another silver medal to Team Cook Islands Pacific Games medal haul on the first day of track and field competition in Port Moresby.
