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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.
National athletics team bags bronze
Team Cook Islands bagged their first medal at the Oceania Area Championships held in Mackay, Australia.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Paddling
Cook Islands News profiles two athletes who will be representing the country in paddling for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Titikaveka takes the lead in netball competition
Titikaveka premier side has kept its unbeaten run intact, finishing on top after the first round of matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Nikao Sokattak FC nominated for finals in New Zealand
Ongoing travel restrictions and logistical challenges have forced the cancellation of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League 2022 qualifying stage.
Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon
The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.
Eels off to flying start
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a superb start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
Rugby set for blockbuster start
The Rarotonga Club 15s domestic competition is set to get a blockbuster start when arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers meet in round one this weekend.
Cook Islands sends eight-member team to Oceania Area Championships
Athletics Cook Islands is pleased to have a strong team of athletes heading off to Mackay Australia for the Oceania Area Championships starting next week on June 7.
Nine athletes to Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has finalised Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas this month.
Kia Orana Values embedded into badminton experience
Starting with the player packs which were handed to the players during the opening ceremony by a representative from the Bank of Cook Islands (a tournament sponsor), with the contents representing the hard work of the Badminton Cook Islands organising committee.
NZ teams claim top prizes
The visiting New Zealand teams claimed the top prizes in the inaugural Oceania Masters in Paradise Badminton 2022 tournament which concluded with the finals on Tuesday.
OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.
Cook Islands to compete in T20 World Cup qualifiers in Vanuatu
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.
Titikaveka’s unbeaten run continues
The unbeaten Titikaveka premier side has extended its lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after another hard-fought win on Saturday.
RedBullz claim Conan’s Cup
The Countryside RedBullz put on a strong performance to claim the inaugural Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League Conan’s Cup title on Friday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Touch finals prove ‘age is just a number’
Cook Islands Touch Association concluded their 2022 weekly club competition with exciting matches in the mixed division finals last week.
Titans win IPL title in debut season
In the most attended (104,859 fans) cricket match in the history of the sport, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Rajasthan Royals to be crowned IPL 2022 champions in their debut season.
Town stun Country in preseason clash
Cook Islands Rugby Union kicked off their 2022 season with a Town versus Country match at The Swamp in Avatiu over the weekend.
'Age is no barrier'
Husband and wife pair Matheus Batlajeri, pictured, and Lea Rachel Fatbinan are among some international players taking part in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022.
Rajasthan Royals beat Bangalore to enter IPL finals after 13 years
Dedicating this season to their first ever captain Shane Warne, the Rajasthan Royals entered their second IPL final since winning the inaugural tournament in 2008.
