Sports
Football comp enters round two
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football moves into round two this week with Titikaveka taking on Tupapa Maraerenga, Avatiu facing off with Puaikura, and Nikao Sokattak going head-to-head with Matavera-Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands couple secure podium finish in US paddle race
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Both fairly new to outrigger paddling, husband and wife team Damien Heather and Ana File-Heather competed at the Gorge Downwind Champs in the United States earlier this month (July 8-13), securing a podium finish.
Cook Islands U16 suffers heartbreaking loss vs Fiji
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Fiji scored deep into stoppage time to break Cook Islands hearts and open their campaign with a win at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024.
Defending champs off to winning start in Rarotonga Football Season
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Matavera-Ngatangiia clashed in the feature match of the 2024 Rarotonga football season on Saturday at Victoria Park, marking the exciting season opener.
Cook Islander Teremoana has chance to rewrite boxing history
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
Inspired by the memory of his late grandfather and spurred on by family in the crowd, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has become the first Australian to win a Super Heavyweight fight in Olympic history.
Panthers end Eels’ unbeaten run
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The week four Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Titikaveka provided rugby fans with thrilling action and unexpected results.
Cook Islands swimmer Connolly makes memorable Olympic debut
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made a memorable Olympic Games debut in Paris, France, on Saturday night.
Unbeatens Eels face defending champs
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second round of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition promises to be a cracker as the undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels take on defending champions Tupapa Panthers at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Fierce rivalries ignite opening round
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last year’s Premier Men’s champions, Tupapa Maraerenga, will play host to Matavera-Ngatangiia in their first-round match of the 2024 Premier Men’s Championship at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Youngsters ace-ing their holidays
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National, Sports, Tennis
While most children are relaxing during their school holidays, a dedicated group of primary school students from Apii Te Uki Ou are taking to the tennis courts to sharpen their skills and revive their passion for the sport.
Beddoes and Connolly carry Cook Islands flag on Seine
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports, Swimming
The Olympic opening ceremony presents the host country with the opportunity to wow the world with a uniquely spectacular show.
Defending champions Avatiu to battle Nikao Sokattak in season opener
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Defending champions of the Rarotonga Football Senior Women’s Competition, Avatiu will face Nikao Sokattak at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex today, as they are eager to start the season with a win.
Roberts misses out on Paris Olympics as universality appeal rejected
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.
Lady Panthers win season opener
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Women’s Rugby Union season kicked off with a thrilling match between the Arorangi Lady Bears and the Tupapa Lady Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.
Young talent takes centre stage as Rarotonga Football Season begins
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets officially underway today, marking the start of an exciting new chapter as teams across the island gear up for intense competition.
Cook Islands swimmer Roberts in last-minute bid for Olympics spot
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.
Bears stun defending champions
Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The week three Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition saw thrilling matches and impressive displays of talent.
Aitutaki swimmers set to make history
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Six young, sensational swimmers from Aitutaki will be making history as the first to represent their small island paradise overseas on the international stage.
Eels survive scare, Bears face Panthers
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Avatiu Nikao Eels had a close shave in week three of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s competition last night.
Cook Islands Aquatics secures funding to expand life-saving swim programme
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatics Federation has secured timely sponsorship from ANZ Cook Islands.
