Sports
Mauke’s Tura lifts his way to gold
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A 32-year-old national weightlifter made an impressive finish at the Cook Islands Games weightlifting competition dominating the Men’s 96-kilogram division with a total lift of 275 kilograms, the highest total lift among all categories on Wednesday.
Record-breaking handball participants at 2024 Cook Islands Games
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Handball, Sports
Handball Cook Islands has witnessed an incredible surge in participation in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for the sports across the islands.
Rarotonga and Atiu claim gold medals in rugby league 9s comp
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Rarotonga and Atiu claimed the men’s and women’s gold medals in the Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s competition, which concluded last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Rakahanga dominates aquatics, Mitiaro faces tennis pressure
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Sports, Swimming
Only two days into the tennis and aquatics events at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, Rakahanga is close to achieving a clean sweep at the aquatics, while the pressure is on Mitiaro at the tennis courts after leading on the scoreboard on Monday.
League 9s set for thrilling finish
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s continued to deliver thrilling action on day two yesterday at the National Stadium, with impressive performances from both men’s and women’s teams.
BMX Nationals rev up young riders
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Cycling, Sports
While the island focused on the biennial Cook Islands Games featuring hundreds of athletes competing in various sporting codes, 14 youngsters took part in the Cook Islands BMX Pump Track Nationals held on Monday at The Rock Bike Park’ in Ngatangiia.
Islands clash in fiery League 9s battle
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Games Rugby League 9s competition got off to a fantastic start on Saturday, with island teams bringing their best to the field in a day filled with intense action and spirited performances.
Cook Islands Games off to exciting start
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
The determined and mighty Mitiaro women’s Ko Akari (coconut husking) team of Ngatamaine Tekaria, Tashi Tutai and Myland Lane dominated the exciting event, winning a gold medal each on day one of the Cook Islands Games on Saturday.
League 9s promises exciting competition
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games will have an exciting start with the much-anticipated League 9s competition kicking off today at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islands Football assists Tereora College with student assessment
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.
Cook Islanders return home for family, culture and sport
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Other Sports, Sports, Weekend
The appeal of reconnecting with family, learning more about genealogy and the culture while enjoying sport with island pride certainly does entice Cook Islanders overseas to return home to participate in the Cook Islands Games.
Taste of the Cook Islands at biennial Games
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Hundreds gathered at the National Stadium for the official opening of the 2024 Cook Islands Games last night.
Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Regional, Sports, Swimming
A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]
Cook Islands celebrates unity and sportsmanship at Games opening
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the 2024 Cook Islands Games – “the event that truly unites our islands and our people” – at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.
Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.
Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.
Thousands to gather for Cook Islands Games opening
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Thousands are expected to attend the vibrant opening ceremony for the third Cook Islands Games tonight, where over 3000 athletes will showcase their island pride in the biggest national sporting event in the country.
Cook Islands wins bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed as the host of the Pacific Mini Games in 2029, becoming the first country to host the event three times.
Puni and Crighton-Teau achieve personal bests at NZ competition
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters Etoa Puni and Briseis Crighton-Teau achieved personal bests and placed in the top of their divisions at the 2024 New Zealand National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships.
Team Rarotonga ready for 2024 Cook Islands Games
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Team Rarotonga, with its massive 580 registered athletes, is set and ready to compete in the much-anticipated 2024 Cook Islands Games, which officially begin this Friday.
