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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.
Tupapa to battle Titikaveka for top spot
Titikaveka premier side will be hoping to continue their winning run in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition against Tupapa this afternoon.
Town vs Country
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a Town versus Country match today in lead up to their 2022 season which gets underway next month.
Stage set for regional tournament
Former badminton (senior) world champion Loke Poh Wong, who was recently elected the president of Badminton Oceania, will participate in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 team tournament which starts this morning at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Fired up for Cup decider
It will be all guns blazing in the inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series decider when the Townside Titans battle the Countryside Redbulls this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Brilliant Bangalore end Lucknow’s campaign
Thanks to a swashbuckling maiden hundred from Rajat Patidar, a brilliant Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side knocked the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) out of IPL 2022.
Cook Islands to host Polynesian Cup
Cook Islands Basketball Federation will be hosting the Polynesian Cup 5x5 tournament in New Zealand later in the year.
‘Killer’ Miller takes IPL debutants Gujarat Titans to finals
IPL 2022 league table toppers Gujarat Titans chased down a massive total set by the Rajasthan Royals to book their place in the final.
Piri looks to jump long and high
Piritau Nga has had a whirlwind week after entering the Te Mire Ora Dance Competition with hopes to raise funds for his trip to compete in the Oceania Area Championships next month.
Touch competition heats up
With the recent wet weather conditions, the Touch Association had to take their opens touch finals to Ngatangiia field, and the weather held up.
Local players earmarked for women’s World Cup
The inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series is down to the wire with the Townside Titans and Countryside Redbulls set to battle for the title this week.
Rising Stars off to an exciting start
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby got off to an exciting start with almost 650 players from 57 primary and secondary schools’ teams across Rarotonga competing.
Titikaveka survive netball battle
Defending champions Titikaveka survived a tit-for-tat battle in the feature premier division match against Avatiu over the weekend.
Comeback Queens: Titans keep series alive
The Townside Titans made an impressive comeback in the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series to keep their title hopes alive.
Netball rivalry
Netball fans will get a chance to witness an exciting battle this weekend when arch rivals Avatiu hosts Titikaveka in game three of the domestic club competition.
Stage set for Rising Stars Championship
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby will be launched today at Raemaru Park, with a total of 57 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga and almost 650 players competing for the top spot and sponsored prizes.
Countryside Red Bulls confident
The Countryside Red Bulls will be going all out to claim the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series title against the Townside Titans this afternoon.
‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.
Fun run for a good cause
A 10-kilometre fun run is being held by charity group, Works With Faith to raise funds for an elderly persons’ new home in Rarotonga.
Bank of high energy anticipated at BSP squash tournament
With eight teams already signed up for the BSP Business House Squash tournament starting this week, high energy action at the Nikao multi sports complex glass backed squash courts is guaranteed.
New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week
Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.
