Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made a memorable Olympic Games debut in Paris, France, on Saturday night.
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports, Swimming
The Olympic opening ceremony presents the host country with the opportunity to wow the world with a uniquely spectacular show.
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Six young, sensational swimmers from Aitutaki will be making history as the first to represent their small island paradise overseas on the international stage.
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatics Federation has secured timely sponsorship from ANZ Cook Islands.
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands, with only two athletes, will be supported in Paris by officials, coaches and various dignitaries whose expenses are covered by the International Olympic Committee and government grants.
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Aquatics Cook Islands won the major awards at the annual Cook Islands Sports Awards on Sunday night.
Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Swimmers Wesley Roberts and Lanihei Connolly are leading the charge in the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s 2024 Sports Awards.
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Apii Nikao Primary School triumphed at the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) Kau Swimming Competition, taking home the overall trophy.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau School Swimming Competition is underway in Nikao, with around 250 students from seven schools participating in the two-day event.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmers have done extremely well at the 2024 World Aquatics Championship, in Doha, Qatar, Saudi Arabia having achieved five new Cook Islands records out of seven events, and personal bests.
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
The Cook Islands swim team is making waves at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
The Cook Islands swim team’s journey at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, has been nothing short of remarkable. The two swimmers and the management team will return home this week with seven medals and two games records, a testament to their hard work and determination.
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Swimmer Lanihei Connolly has now set her sights on representing the Cook Islands at the next Olympic Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has shattered the Pacific Games 100-metre freestyle record for men, which was set in 2015.