Sports

Swimmer Roberts makes a splash with gold medal win

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Team Cook Islands’ golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has once again made his mark, securing the country’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Sunday night.

Pacific Games


Football enters knockout rounds

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season concluded its thrilling Round Cup competition over the weekend, resulting in a spectacular display of athletic prowess and sportsmanship from all the participating teams.

Football


‘We and us’: Pacific Games battle begins as opening ceremony lights up Honiara

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

The Pacific turned up on Sunday night (local time) at the newly built National Stadium in Honiara as the 2023 Pacific Games was officially opened in a ceremony befitting the region's premier sports event.

Pacific Games


Team Cook Islands impresses at Pacific Games opening ceremony

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands delivered a captivating performance at the official opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on Saturday night (Cook Islands time).

Pacific Games


Nail-biting clashes loom in final round

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The final round matches of the Rarotonga Football Season are set to take place today. Matches for Round 15 began last week ahead of the departure of the national players who will represent the Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.

Football


Beddoes embraces pressure, targets Pacific Games glory

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands’ middle-distance champion and country’s top Pacific Games medal prospect Alex Beddoes thrives on pressure.

Athletics


Pacific Games: From 1963 to 2023 - a brief history

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

What are the Pacific Games? Which team has won most medals in the Pacific Games? How have Australia and New Zealand performed at the Pacific Games? These questions and more answered in this brief history of the Pacific Games.

Pacific Games


The heat is on! Team Cook Islands acclimatises to Honiara conditions

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

‘We are here to make our people proud’, is the message from Team Cook Islands flagbearer and touch rugby veteran Julieanne Westrupp. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Games


Cook Islands men’s 7s team sets sights on medal at Pacific Games

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands men’s 7s team is aiming to return home with a medal from the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Games


League Nines teams arrive in Honiara

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

“We are finally here in the Solomons. We’re super excited,” said Cook Islands Rugby League Nines team manager Wallace Aroita.

League


League launches fundraising appeal

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams have launched a fundraising appeal after their travel plans to the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands were disrupted by a series of flight cancellations, forcing them to rebook multiple times and significantly draining their finances, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

League


Kickboxers ready to rumble

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes will be showcasing their skills at the inaugural Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night this evening at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium).

Other Sports


Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games, Sports

Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

Editorials


Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.

Pacific Games


Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games.

Football


Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.

Sailing


Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women's Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had to be brought forward due to the national women’s team leaving for Solomon Islands to participate in the Pacific Games.

Football


MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.

Other Sports


Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

League


Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories.

Football


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