Sports
Do-or-die in football knockout comp
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Published in Football
The opening eliminations round in the knockout competition will kick off this afternoon at the CIFA Complex, and the Takitumu School grounds with the under-8 and 11 mixed and the U17 men’s division matches.
Cook Islands women win Polynesian Cup
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands romped its way to a Gold medal in the Polynesian Cup with a perfect 4-0 record, punctuated by a dominating 91-58 win over Tahiti in the final.
Nikao Sokattak outplay Tupapa in football
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak premier men’s team scored two second half goals to beat Tupapa Maraerenga 3-1 on Saturday at the CIFA Complex.
Local teams dominate iron races
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
Saturday morning saw competition begin in earnest with the 12km iron races for V6 canoes in the 2018 Vaka Eiva.
Vaka Eiva starts after a warm opening
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
The official opening of the week long Vaka Eiva festival on Saturday provided a great welcome to all paddlers and friends.
Cook Islander on way to NFL dreams
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Michael Cornell Cannon Jr, may not be a name we are all familiar with, but this young Cook Islander has just begun his dream of playing at the top level of American football by gaining a scholarship to play American Football at a High School in Utah.
CI Muay Thai dominates NZ
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
HARD-HITTING and high-kicking fight-skills were on display at the annual Muay Thai Fight Night at Hula bar on Saturday night in front of a well-supported crowd of spectators, friends and family.
Calm approach helps fight win
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
HOURS before her first Muay Thai boxing fight, a main card event in front of her friends and family no less, Melissa Becejski said her nerves were buzzing.
Athletes in Tahiti for big contest
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The next generation of Cook Islands athletes are in their final preparations for this week’s Oceania Athletics Championship.
Basketballers make it to Samoa
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
IN an epic last-minute ditch-effort, Cook Islands Men’s Basketball coach George Williams rallied around his team to get them on a flight yesterday afternoon to Samoa to compete in the Polynesian cup 5x5 basketball champs; along-with the women’s side.
Men's team struggles in first game of tournament
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
American Samoa relied on a strong start to take an impressive 72-67 victory over the Cook Islands to open their 2018 Polynesian Cup campaign with a victory.
Stellar start for basketball women
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands' veteran-savvy overwhelmed a young Samoa side in the Women's Division of the 2018 Polynesian Cup to take a commanding 80-47 victory in their opening match on Sunday.
Close results in women's cricket games
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cricket
The Avana 1 and 2 womens cricket teams battled each other in a closely contested match at Nukupure Park on Saturday.
Nikao blast past Avatiu for 7-0 victory
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak Premier Mens’ team scored a team-high seven goals, downing Avatiu 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at the CIFA Complex.
Community backs athletics team
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
A team of eight junior athletes travelling to Dunedin this week to strap on their running shoes and sprint or throw against the best competitors in New Zealand was given a massive boost to the spring in their step thanks to the local Rarotonga community on Saturday.
Battling the best in basketball
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Women's Basketball Team are jetting off to Apia on Saturday to compete in the Polynesian Cup against American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga and hosts Samoa. The top two will qualify for the South Pacific games in 2019.
Gymnastics to boost community profile
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Gymnastics Federation (CIGF) is expanding its programmes to reach a wider age range and cater to community needs.
Bodybuilders take on the world
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Other Sports
Two Cook Islands body building champions are set to take on the world’s muscle elite in the 10th World Body Building and Physique Sports Federation from 11 – 17 December in Chiang Mai City, Thailand.
Round Cup contest sees 'awesome' performances
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Football
The ongoing 2018 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition is living up to expectations as the U-8 and U-11 mixed and the U-17 Men’s division teams produce awesome performances at the CIFA Complex and the Takitumu School Grounds.
Women's soccer team off to Oceania Cup
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands national women’s squad will depart for New Caledonia today to compete in the Oceania Federation Women’s Nations Cup.
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