Sports
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
Nikao complete clean sweep
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.
Battle of the giants
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.
Junior grades ready for finals
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.
Football festival spreads Christmas cheer
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Football, Sports
A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.
CIFA prepares for Qatar meet
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.
Boxing Day Touch Tournament
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association will carry on their festive tradition with the Boxing Day Touch Tournament, and for the first time will be holding it at the Ngatangiia Field for a day full of family fun and friendly competition.
Grassroots KO Cup final decider today
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.
Naea named Serve-ing Pacific’s first winner
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands’ Tinomana Naea has been crowned the first winner of Serve-ing Pacific – Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme.
Ranking system ‘flawed’: Carlson
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The latest international rugby league ranking places the national teams behind some tier three nations.
Purple reign once again
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Sokattak into final after big semis win
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak will take on Tupapa Maraerenga in the Knockout Cup premier men’s final this weekend after a huge win in the semi-finals over the weekend.
Tries, tackles and top action from Raro 7s
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The two-day Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament kicked off yesterday afternoon at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Panthers off to a flying start
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are off to a great start in the 2021 Raro 7s Community Tournament at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Cook Islands Rugby Referee Association receive new uniforms
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers will face a tough battle in the pool play of the Raro Rugby Sevens starting today at 3pm at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Boxing federation punching above its weight
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
Nine bouts in junior, intermediate and senior categories were held in Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.
Raro Sevens ‘a great community event’
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 32nd Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament has officially been declared open by the Minister for Youth and Sports Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa and Cook Islands Rugby Union vice-president Simiona Teiotu.
Young boxers showcase talent at amateur fight night
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
A number of people turned out for Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event, which was held at the auditorium and showcased a number of young and talented fighters.
Women’s teams ready for Raro Sevens
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
There is one more sleep until the much anticipated Raro Rugby 7s Community Tournament kicks off at the Avatiu Club Sports field.
