Sports
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Electrifying netball semi-finals set stage for showdown
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The past week witnessed a series of electrifying netball semi-finals that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades this afternoon at Arorangi courts.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
Athletics team sets sights on personal bests, medals at Oceania Championship
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athletics team, led by top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes and including record-holder Daniel Tolosa, heads to the Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji aiming for personal bests and medals.
CISNOC head Graham to step down after accounts finalised
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham will step down from his role once the sporting organisation’s membership approves the 2023 financial accounts.
CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Oceans 11, Tiger Sharks to battle for final spot
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Super Slam competition heads into round two playoff today at the Turangi Oval, starting at 11am.
Paradise serves up Badminton Masters
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament begins today with 60 international and 30 local players participating in the new “golden game” format at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Rising Stars back for 9th year
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.
Lady luck: New division hooks biggest catch in months at CIGFC Weighmaster
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
In a first for the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC), the Weighmaster Fishing Competition introduced a women’s angler division. The women impressed, bringing in a total haul of 1011.5 kilograms – the best catch recorded in the club competitions for several months.
Touch trio ready for World Cup
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Three players from Rarotonga are part of a wider national team including players from New Zealand and Australia that will be representing the Cook Islands at the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, United Kingdom in July.
Young weightlifter Puni sets new benchmarks at Auckland comp
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Fifteen-year-old rising star from the Cook Islands, Etoa Puni, emerged at the top of his division in the 2024 Auckland Secondary Schools Weightlifting Championships held over the weekend in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cook Islands serves up first international tennis tournament
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands kicks off its first international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment this afternoon. The tournament will culminate in the finals on Saturday.
Aquatics Cook Islands makes a splash at annual Sports Awards
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Aquatics Cook Islands won the major awards at the annual Cook Islands Sports Awards on Sunday night.
Education first, football later: Vaka creates NFL pathway for Pacific Island players
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Standing at 6’4, Cook Islander Jason Vaka is doing what he loves best, scouting for the untapped talent of young lads in the Pacific to sign up for the unique path of the USA College Scholarships and National Football League (NFL).
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night.
From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, National, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend
In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.
