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Sports
8th Primary School Badminton Comp
Eight schools will be part of the 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament which will begin tomorrow from 9am-2.30pm.
Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ
Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.
Badminton boosts internal culture
Badminton has soared in popularity over the last two years in the Cook Islands. The sport has capitalised on the Covid-19 lockdowns and guidelines that restricted the country’s contact sports (rugby and soccer) in early 2020.
Young basketballers stay on game
A list of promising young basketball players are continuing to show their growing potential as the Avaiki Basketball Tournament which has been running for four weeks now progresses.
Squash tournament proves rewarding and challenging
After more than 12 weeks on court and Covid-19 delays – squash freshmans shredded their newbie tags in the Freshman Squash Tournament finals.
All eyes on Round the Rock Relay
As the Round Rarotonga Road Race quickly approaches later this month, the first event to start the week of running is the Round the Rock Relay.
Baudinet confirms Davis Cup return
Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet will be joining the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team this week for the Asia Oceania Group Three tournament in Amman, Jordan.
Arch-rivals meet in round three
Football rivals Puaikura and Tupapa premier men sides will meet today in round three of the Rarotonga Football Club competition at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Rugby finals postponed
Originally expected to take place this weekend, the Arorangi Bears will battle Tupapa Panthers in the highly anticipated Senior A grade final next weekend at Victoria Park.
Baudinet in doubt for Davis Cup
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup tennis team is still waiting to confirm its final squad less than two weeks out from competing in Asia Oceania Group Three.
Bowls to outline 2023 mission statement
Cook Islands Bowls will outline its mission for the coming three years at a special meeting on Monday next week.
Titikaveka hosts Nikao
Titikaveka will take on Nikao Sokattak in key football matches Thursday and Friday this week.
Hundreds of youth athletes expected at championships
The National Youth Athletics Championships organised by Athletics Cook Islands is fast approaching. Alana Musselle reports.
Basketball gains momentum
The third week of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw players continuing to find their tune in terms of skills, with some definite improvement from the first two weeks being shown on the court.
Panthers to face Bears in final
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will host Arorangi Bears in the Senior A final this Saturday at Victoria Park.
Avatiu wins women's 7s title
The Avatiu women’s side defeated Arorangi Bears 12-5 in an exciting Cook Islands Rugby Union 7s final at The Swamp last night. Avatiu led 7-0 at the break. Avatiu’s tries were scored by Mahana Sijp and Nichole Tiaore with Sijp kicking a conversion. Rima Browne scored the Bears’ lone try in the second spell.
Spectators allowed at rugby semis
Cook Islands Rugby Union has received exemption from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to allow fans to their weekly competition today but with some Covid-19 restrictions.
Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two
After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Golf event cancelled
Due to the current Alert level 2 Covid-19 restrictions, the Aitutaki Golf Ambrose that was scheduled to take place today at the Rarotonga Golf Club, has been cancelled.
Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win
Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.
Rugby union to resume play with no spectators
Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.
Inaugural Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga University Games postponed
The inaugural edition of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Ta'okotai'anga University Games set to take place in Kaitaia in northern New Zealand between August 28 to September 2 has been postponed.
