Sports
Tereora and Araura colleges reign supreme in badminton tournament
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Badminton, Sports
The annual college badminton tournament concluded with thrilling results as two schools dominated the competition over the two-day event at the National Auditorium.
Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka in mid-week clash
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season heats up this week as the CIFA Complex hosts a thrilling round of midweek fixtures, headlined by the Matavera-Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka encounters.
Cook Islander Meti wins another World Long Drive tourney
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
For the fifth time in her illustrious career, Cook Islander and New Zealand golfer Phillis Meti has captured the 2024 World Long Drive championship in the United States.
Araura College takes 2024 Schools Badminton tournament by storm
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
Araura College from Aitutaki proved that great things can come from unexpected places after making a strong debut in the Schools Badminton Tournament being held at the National Auditorium in Tupapa this week.
Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.
Cook Islands eyes T20 World Cup
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised its men’s national squad for the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament to be held from August 16 to 24 in Apia, Samoa.
Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.
Panthers claw back to victory
Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers remain in the hunt for top place finish in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Grover Harmon elected CIFA head
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football rep Grover Harmon has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next two years up to the next elective year for Council Members in 2026.
Eels smash Bulldogs, Panthers face Bears
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels have cemented their top spot in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a comprehensive win over Titikaveka Bulldogs yesterday afternoon.
Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.
Performance fuels young captain’s desire
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.
Neururer, Skurosz victorious in gruelling Adventure Race
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS & Uncle Toms Adventure Race which was held Saturday afternoon.
Tough conditions test paddlers at National Singles Championships
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Hot flat sea conditions made it a tough grind for paddlers in the National Singles Championships on Saturday.
Battle for supremacy
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Grassroots and U18 teams take the field in Rarotonga football round three opener
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The third round of Rarotonga football competition 2024 kicks off today at 4.15 pm, featuring our young grassroots stars, the U6s, U8s, and U10s mixed teams, on CIFA Field 1.
Beddoes withdraws from Paris Olympics 2024 ‘due to injury’
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes withdrew from the Paris Olympics due to injury, but his absence won’t affect Cook Islands’ universality placing in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.
Beddoes pulls out of Paris Olympics ‘due to injury’
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion runner Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Olympic Games “due to an injury sustained during a final training session” in Paris, France, this week.
Olympic dream comes true for Dean
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association competition manager Pauline Dean worked as a match coordinator at the Paris Olympics, assisting with football matches.
