Sports
‘No changes’ to contact sports
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
There will be no further restrictions imposed on local sporting events, including contact games, a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health spokesperson said last night.
Eels thump Panthers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers were humbled by arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.
Bracing for tough start
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.
Lady Eels take on 'high-flying' Panthers
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Lady Eels are set to make their debut in the domestic rugby league 13s competition against Lady Panthers at Aretere Park this afternoon.
Triathlon ready for adventure race
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Double derby
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The first round of the weekly competition starting tomorrow will see two interesting duels in the premier men’s division.
Touch battle intensifies as teams find footing
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Round two of the Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s division matches were held on Monday at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Aitutaki prepares for Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Aitutaki is already on the go in preparing for the anticipated Cook Islands Games that will run for two weeks this coming October.
New season, new rules
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New rules will be applied to the 2022 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition which kicks off this Friday.
Touch comp enters round two
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The opening round of the Cook Islands Touch Association open and mixed divisions weekly competition saw some interesting matches last week.
Tupou committed to women’s football development
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A key part of the ALL IN: OFC Women’s Football Strategy 2027 launched last year was to establish a Women’s Development Officer in every OFC Member Association.
World Cup apparel launched
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League yesterday unveiled their Rugby League World Cup apparel in a bid to raise much needed funds to help with the national men’s and women’s teams’ preparation for the tournament to be held in England later in the year.
BSP Aitutaki Marathon on ‘rebuild tourism course’
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports
Visitors to the Cook Islands are back enjoying paradise and with border reopening running smoothly so far – BSP Aitutaki Marathon event managers are cautiously optimistic of the return of Kiwi runners for the annual running event set for Tuesday, March 22. Despite last year’s border closures preventing overseas runners coming to the Cook Islands, […]
Harmon wins second appeal against OFC
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Appeals Committee upheld the appeal by former Cook Islands Football president Lee Harmon, ruling he is eligible to be an executive committee member of the OFC.
Exciting opener grade for 2022 touch season
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The numbers were looking good as the Cook Islands Touch Association kicked off their 2022 season on Monday.
Beach games memorable despite challenges
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beach games were memorable despite the challenges, says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary Owen Lewis.
Sharks pull out of competition
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 2022 domestic season faces multiple setbacks with the opening round less than a fortnight away.
Bring it on wins first ever Air Badminton gold medal
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports
Bring it on (pictured) won the first ever Air Badminton gold medal during the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games at The Edgewater Resort and Spa courts on Saturday.
Touch season all set to start
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association will kick off their 2022 season this afternoon at The Swamp in Avatiu.
R.A.D! sets new triathlon record
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Sports, Triathlon
A new team triathlon record was set at the 2022 Team Triathlon Challenge on Saturday by team R.A.D! representing Little Oneroa Villas who crossed the finish line after one hour and 14 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the previous team record by over three minutes.
