Pacific Games

Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games, Sports

Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

Editorials


Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.

Pacific Games


Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

League


CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.

Pacific Games


‘We play with heart’: Team Cook Islands flagbearers lead special parade

Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands flagbearers Julieanne Westrupp and Stephen Willis led the Rarotonga-based athletes and officials in a special parade through Avarua town on Saturday.

Pacific Games


Team Cook Islands unveils Pacific Games uniform

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands’ uniform for the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, was launched last night by Prime Minister Mark Brown. The Games will be held from November 19 to December 2.

Pacific Games


Pacific Games opening ceremony tickets ‘expected to run out soon’

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Tickets for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Pacific Games are selling fast, with the Games Organising Committee expecting a sell-out crowd on 19 November.

Pacific Games


2023 Pacific Games: Go for Gold, Cook Islands!

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands News is proud to launch its special “Go for Gold, Cook Islands!” campaign to support our teams and athletes competing at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2.

Pacific Games


Team Cook Islands to unveil 2023 Pacific Games uniform and take part in special parade

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands to the 2023 Pacific Games will hold its uniform blessing and flagbearer announcement on Friday, as it counts down to the regional event in the Solomon Islands, starting later this month.

Pacific Games


Netball shifts focus to Pacific Games

Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands netball team returned home with a bronze medal from the Mirxes Nations Cup competition in Singapore, and their eyes are now set on retaining their gold medal at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.

Netball


Mother and daughter head to Pacific Games

Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Not many parents get to compete alongside their children at an international tournament, but for Julieanne Westrupp, it is a privilege to have her 15- year- old daughter Tashi Kopu joining her to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Games


Men’s Touch team puts faith in youth for Pacific Game

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

The Cook Islands open men’s touch team is gearing up for next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with a squad dominated by youth.

Features


Budding netballer steps up to the international arena

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.

Features


Call for ‘more transparency’ in funding for Pacific Games

Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Concerns have been raised over the distribution of a government grant, reportedly worth $500,000, to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Games


A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.

Features


Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.

Athletics


Tolosa calls for community support

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.

Athletics


Cook Islander boxer eyes Olympic qualification at Pacific Games

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Pacific Games, Sports

The Australian super heavyweight boxing champion, Cook Islander Teremoana Samson Teremoana Junior, is all set to square off in the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands from November 1 to 14.

Boxing


High hopes for Pacific Games

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands team to the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara, Solomon Islands this year is looking to increase their medal tally.

Athletics


Netball CI names co-captains for Nations Cup and Pacific Games

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Marjorie “Mati” Toru and Romehael “Romey” Rauraa have been named as the co-captains for the Cook Islands national netball team set to compete at the Nations Cup in Singapore and the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands later this year.

Netball


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