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Olympic ambitions ‘not relevant’ in row over swim ban
Friday July 12, 2019The Pacific Games Council has dismissed Cook Islands complaints about the ban on four swimmers.
Styling it in gold
Thursday July 11, 2019Swimmer Wesley Roberts (pictured) has claimed the nation's first gold medal at the Pacific Games, currently being held in Samoa.
Ban on Cooks swimmers: Rules are rules
Thursday July 11, 2019Dear editor,
It’s sad to hear of our swimmers being banned due to the eligibility criteria. However rules are rules.
Our Palmy Army
Thursday July 11, 2019He’s a world champion whom nobody has heard of.
Swimmers ban row worsens
Thursday July 11, 2019The Cook Islands’ sports boss has accused slammed Pacific Games organisers for being “unfair” in banning four medal contenders.
Golf team over par, under the weather
Wednesday July 10, 2019COOK ISLANDS golfers teed off yesterday at the Pacific Games in Samoa, with eight athletes competing in the men’s and women’s competitions.
Silver for lawn bowls brings medal tally to three
Wednesday July 10, 2019The men’s triples had to battle extremes of rain and scorching sun for their medal.
Footballers continue historic run
Wednesday July 10, 2019THE Cook Islands women’s football team has continued its winning way at the Pacific Games, beating a determined Vanuatu side 2-1.
Buffed and bronzed
Wednesday July 10, 2019TEAM Cook Islands added another Pacific Games bronze medal to its tally – this time in the water paddling the va’a.