Sports
Avarua Squash Courts back in the groove
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Squash
After a lapse of 10 years, the Avarua Squash Centre located at the St Joseph’s Catholic Hall have come alive again with reopening of the sports facility in late January.
‘Attempting the world’s slowest half marathon’
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon
First time Cook Islands visitor, Kiwi broadcaster and travel writer Tim Roxborogh took on the ‘Pursuit in Paradise’ marathon on Aitutaki and recounts his steps.
Three years in a row
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The always popular Cook Islands Triathlon Association BSP Women’s Triathlon took place on Saturday afternoon with a much smaller field that usual.
Local pilot soars to new heights
Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports
Local pilot Andrew Logan is used to flying high but this week he set himself a new personal achievement soaring to new heights winning his first ever BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.
Triathlon gears up women’s race
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site at 2pm.
Golf opener delivers new course record
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Golf, Sports
Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao celebrated the opening of winter season with a new course record over a week ago.
Economic issues dominate ONOC meeting
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports
Economic issues dominated the agenda at the latest Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) secretary generals workshop meeting, as discussions floated towards target setting and problem solving in the build-up to Paris 2024.
Sporting federations hopeful
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Local sporting federations remain confident of returning to the field as early as next month despite increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the community.
Covid cases have teams on edge
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
There are concerns the withdrawal of some teams from the Oceania FIFA World Cup Qualifying tournament will give some teams an easier path into the knockout rounds.
Covid ravaged Cook Islands forfeit match against Tahiti
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football men’s side has abandoned its match against Tahiti after a number of national players tested positive for Covid-19 in Doha, Qatar.
National football side lose opener
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football side lost their opening Oceania World Cup Qualifiers match against Solomon Islands early yesterday morning in Doha, Qatar.
A football family affair
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Football, Sports
There have been many instances of a pair of brothers turning out for the Cook Islands national football team over the years.
Cook Islands footballers confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football team has had a strong start to their tour of Qatar ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying match against the Solomon Islands.
Nicholas kick starts Olympics campaign in ‘not so traditional style’
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas has started her Paris Olympics campaign in a not so traditional style.
THE DEBATE: The curious case of Ajaz Patel
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
On the 4th of December 2021, New Zealand cricketer Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler in the history of international cricket to get all 10 wickets in an innings. Since then he has been dropped for the test series against Bangladesh and South Africa at home.
Friendly clash to gauge fitness
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football side arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday last week (Cook Islands time) and are getting acclimatised to the conditions before the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers kicks off this Wednesday.
Prolonged suspension worry
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Additional extensions to suspension of contact sports will force local sporting federations to make some drastic changes to their competitions, including cutting their 2022 season short.
Weightlifting body congratulates Lynch
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation congratulated Manine Lynch for qualifying for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
CISNOC attending Secretary Generals Workshop in Guam
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is one of the seven Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) attending this week’s Secretary General Quadrennial Workshop in person.
Cook Islands Commonwealth Games athletes announced
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has announced the majority of those to represent the nation at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July.
