Sports
Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.
U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.
Handball history made on Aitutaki
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports
The Cook Islands have been making great strides in their ongoing development of handball across the 15-island nation.
AKTT returns to Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) returns to the Cook Islands Beach Games volleyball tournament after missing out last year.
Tupapa FC eyes OFC Champions League spot
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the OFC Men’s Champions League qualifying round draws near, excitement amidst the men of Tupapa Maraerenga FC is building. The draw for the Men’s Champions League Qualifying tournament which took place in Auckland, has set the stage for an intense competition among four aspirant teams, including Tupapa Maraerenga FC.
Football youngsters resume training
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the festive season wraps up, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has reignited the passion for football among its youth by resuming the CIFA Under 16 Boys Academy training sessions.
Mitiaro claims Air Badminton title
Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Mitiaro emerged victorious at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games air badminton finals, claiming the gold medal.
One run heartbreak, nine wicket breeze: Cook Islands kick off Pacific Cup in style
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands made a solid start to their 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup campaign with a one-run loss and a nine-wicket win on the opening day of the tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.
Cook Islands aim high in Pacific Cup despite missing top bowler
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The national women’s team will be missing its top bowler in their opening 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup matches today, due to an injury.
Cook Islands' beach football talent on display
Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.
Pacific Cup squad announced
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised the team competing in next week’s 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup - International Women’s Tournament in Auckland - starting on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Sand-sational! Beach football takes centre stage at Beach Games
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Excitement continued yesterday as beach football took centre stage at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2024.
Tiaore joins Singapore netball league
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball star Nicol Tiaore is set to take to the court in the Singapore Netball Super League 2024, becoming one of the latest national players to grace the international stage.
Team Outlaws reign supreme in Cook Islands Beach Touch competition
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Team Outlaws were crowned the champions at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Touch Rugby competition held at the Nikao Beach Courts.
CISNOC seeks solutions after Beach Games, League 9s clash
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games’ opening, overshadowed by the League Nines in Paradise on Saturday, sparked concerns about scheduling conflicts, prompting organisers to acknowledge the challenge and seek solutions. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Cook Islands Cricket scores early win in Auckland tour
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with the men’s team securing an early victory against Auckland University Cricket Club (AUCC) in their trial matches in New Zealand.
Cooks calling on cross country runners
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.
FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.
Poor tackling techniques connected to injuries in women’s rugby
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Poor tackling technique from local-based female players across the clubs, led to injuries in the women’s games at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament last weekend, says a world rugby union educator Andrew Iroa.
