Other Sports
Debutant determined to excel
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
It’s back to the drawing board for Cook Islands’ Pacific Games debutant lifter Philippa Woonton who is more determined than ever to excel in weightlifting.
Blind lifter an inspiration
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Legally blind Australian athlete Malek Chamoun has struck gold in the men’s up-to-85kg weightlifting event at the 2015 Pacific Games.
Adulation for swimming star
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Ryan Pini is given a movie star welcome every time he makes an entry at the Pacific Games swimming arena.
Luisa makes hers a triple!
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands’ weightlifter Luisa Peters has won three bronze medals at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Tennis programme is right on the ball
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE growing numbers of youngsters who take part in the weekly ANZ Bank Play and Stay tennis coaching programme is encouraging for the national coach Malcolm Kajer.
Avarua takes out rugby contest
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
AVARUA Primary School won four of the five grades in the Rarotonga Primary Schools Rippa Rugby competition at Raemaru Park, Arorangi, yesterday.
PNG take gold
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Papua New Guinea won two touch football gold medals on Tuesday (Monday CI Time) after beating opponents from Samoa in both the men’s and women’s finals at the Port Moresby 2015 Pacific Games.
Dope cheats warned
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
PORT MORESBY – Forty seven anti-doping control officers are in place and ready to catch any drug cheats at the Port Moresby 2015 Pacific Games.
Surfers ride choppy wave to success
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE Surfing Cook Islands Incorporated is having a bumpy ride, with plenty of obstacles to clear to ensure the group achieve their dream of promoting the sport in the Cook Islands.
Silver and bronze, still looking for gold
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands are on the medal tally with high hopes of more medals to be bagged.
Young players compete for top title
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
RAEMARU Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today as school students take to the field to determine the champions of their annual rugby and netball competition.
Cook Islands weightlifters confident
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
National weightlifter Philippa Woonton made her Pacific Games debut yesterday afternoon in the women’s 75kg division.
Titikaveka wins badminton crown
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
TITIKAVEKA College was crowned the overall senior division champions in the inaugural Inter College Badminton Tournament at Tereora College’s Princess Anne Hall.
Let the fun and games begin
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Team adds to rich Pacific tapestry at ceremony
Cooks fan squad honours Lima
Monday 6 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE Highlanders 21-14 win in the Super Rugby final against Hurricanes on Friday night at the Westpac Stadium had a Cook Islands flavour both on and off the field.
On the wave of a great future
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Surfing Cook Islands Incorporated will elect the founding office bearers of the newly-formed association tomorrow.
Games organisers up with the play
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
TEAM Cook Islands will not need to worry about a thing at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Tennis for children
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Children between the ages of five to seven years are invited to attend the ANZ Play and Stay tennis programme which is being held on Saturdays, starting at 9am.
Delighted to be in PNG!
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Wearing happy smiles are some of the members of Team Cook Islands, the first overseas team to arrive in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for the Pacific Games.
Games village opened
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill officially opened the Pacific Games athlete’s village yesterday and was reportedly impressed with the facility to house more than 4000 games athletes and officials. O’Neill is pictured giving the thumbs up to the bright Team Cook Islands village.
