Athletics
Two athletes, many supporters: Government, sports leaders travel alongside Cook Islands athletes to Paris Olympics
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands, with only two athletes, will be supported in Paris by officials, coaches and various dignitaries whose expenses are covered by the International Olympic Committee and government grants.
Logan breaks half marathon record
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Local pilot Andrew Logan has set a new Cook Islands record at the 2024 Oceania Half Marathon event in the Gold Coast, Australia this week.
Beddoes heads to Olympics
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games after making the cut through universality quota.
Beddoes elected to Oceania Athletics Commission
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Experienced athlete and Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been elected to the 2024 Oceania Athletics Association Athletes’ Commission (OAA).
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Athletics team sets sights on personal bests, medals at Oceania Championship
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athletics team, led by top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes and including record-holder Daniel Tolosa, heads to the Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji aiming for personal bests and medals.
70 kids kick off school holidays with fun at inaugural Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 70 children took part in the Kids Athletics Carnival that was held yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islands athletes battle through World Cross Country Championship
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athletes Adrianna Skurosz and Rupeni Mataitoga have completed their course at the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.
Athletics re-elects president, focuses on building infrastructure for future growth
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Simone Fe’ao was re-elected for a second term as president of Athletics Cook Islands at the Annual General Meeting held a week ago.
Cook Islands athletes depart for World Cross Country Championships
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will have two athletes participating in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe this weekend.
Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.
Tolosa prepares for Glasgow
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is ready for another busy year and looks forward to more achievements.
Cooks calling on cross country runners
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.
Beddoes crowned top athlete
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been named Athletics Cook Islands’ Open Male Athlete for the Year 2023 and Supreme Athlete of the Year.
Inaugural Walk a Mile race a success
Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Gabriella Tolosa and Cole Tavioni Bamber won the youth award at the inaugural Walk a Mile Race on Tuesday after only intending to complete the first lap.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Athletics to hold first Village Mile event
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islanders and visitors can look forward to a fun-filled event a day after New Year’s, as Athletics Cook Islands hosts its first Village Mile event on January 2.
Cook Islands teens ready to fly the flag at NZ Secondary Schools Champs
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Sixteen-year-old athletes Emma Louisa Papalii and Nuku Koroa will be representing Cook Islands at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field and Road Race Championships in Christchurch this weekend.
