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Sports
Young stars emerge at Kids Triathlon
The hot and sunny Saturday afternoon proved ideal conditions for the Cook Islands Triathlon’s annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri.
Twenty-four teams vie for eights pots in OFC Professional League
The work to decide the best eight teams to compete in the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League begins soon, with 24 registered applications received when the deadline for expressions of interest closed on 28 January.
Youngsters set to lead
The pioneers of women’s rugby league in the Cook Islands have stepped aside to allow upcoming players to lead the charge in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise tournament.
Stage set for Beach Games
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Beach Games has been moved to tomorrow at 9am.
Black Caps with a historic opportunity
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)
Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars
More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.
Youngster participates in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour
Tennis Cook Islands junior national squad player, Raetea Rongo, is participating in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour.
Raro clubs set for 2023 Nines battle
Twelve teams will compete across three categories – open men’s, open women’s and under-18 men’s – in the 2023 League Nines in Paradise this weekend.
Netballers ready to ‘dive into the sand’
The annual Beach Games to be held from January 6-21 will feature Beach Netball for the first time in the Cook Islands.
Henry’s heroics help NZ on day 2
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 2 New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149) vs Pakistan 1st innings - 154 for 3 in 47 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 74*, Henry 1/35)
Naseem swings day 1 to maintain balance
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 1 New Zealand 1st innings – 309 for 6 in 90 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Naseem 2/44, Salman 3/55)
Cooks ready for regional battle
Cook Islands will face Vanuatu and Tahiti in their Group C fixture at the upcoming OFC Under-17 Championship in Fiji from January 11-28, 2023.
Pak-NZ test ends in draw
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 5 – Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72). New Zealand 1st innings 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185). Pakistan 2nd innings 311 for 8 declared in 103.5 overs (Imam 96, Sarfaraz 53, Shakeel 55*, Sodhi 6/86) drew v/s New Zealand 2nd innings 61 for 1 in 7.3 overs (Latham 35*, Abrar 1/23)
CIFA pays tribute to football legend
Cook Islands Football Association have joined in the outpouring of tributes to Brazil football legend Pelé, who has been widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
Classy Kane controls Karachi
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 4: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185) Pakistan 2nd innings 77 for 2 in 31 overs (Imam 45*, Sodhi 1/17)
Junior Rugby League Skills Clinic
Aspiring rugby league players will get a chance to learn the tricks of the trade from Cook Islands international and CK Athletic co-founder Kiana Takairangi.
Kane is able: NZ-Pakistan Test hangs in the balance
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 3: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 440 for 6 in 136 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 105*, Abrar 3/143, Nauman 2/137)
Tries galore at touch tourney
The beautiful weather didn't stop anyone from wanting to play touch – in fact it was being welcomed with tries being scored left, right and centre at Saturday’s Ronnie Siulepa Touch ournament.
Black Caps control day two
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 2 Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 165 for no loss in 47 overs (Latham 78*, Conway 82*)
Pakistan takes Day 1 honours vs New Zealand
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st test. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan 1st innings 317 for 5 in 90 overs (Babar Azam 161*, Sarfaraz 86, Patel 2/91, Bracewell 2/61)
Cook Islands amongst best improvers in International Rugby League rankings
Cook Islands teams are among the best improvers in the latest International Rugby League World Rankings but the head of the national body says he still doesn’t agree with the ranking system.
Cook Islands Badminton concludes 2022 season with awards
A special awards night held earlier this month by the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) acknowledged the effort and support from players and supporters in 2022.
