Athletics
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.
Beddoes: Mixed emotions after medal and illness setback
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes had mixed emotions following his medal-winning performance at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Athletics team clocks new personal bests, Beddoes claims bronze
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands Middle Distance champion Alex Beddoes has a new personal best and has set a new Cook Islands record of 3:56.88 in the 1500 metres event at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Team Cook Islands’ medal hopes dashed as top runner pulls out due to illness
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Team Cook Islands’ chances of winning their first medals in athletics were dashed after the country’s top middle-distance runner pulled out of the 800-metre race due to illness on Sunday at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara.
1000 expected for Te Kara Run
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
In support of Autism Cook Islands’ biggest fundraising event, 1000 participants are expected to join the 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run, kicking off this afternoon.
Beddoes embraces pressure, targets Pacific Games glory
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands’ middle-distance champion and country’s top Pacific Games medal prospect Alex Beddoes thrives on pressure.
Athletics coach takes on pentathlon in effort to promote sport in the Cook Is
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands News columnist Ruth Mave is keen to bring modern pentathlon to the nation and has set about competing in the sport to get a first-hand taste of what it’s like.
Athletics Cook Islands set to hold Nationals Competition
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
A full range of track and field events will be held at the Athletics Nationals Competition on Saturday, October 21 at the Nikao Stadium.
Street and Raymond triumph in Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports, Triathlon
The weather on Saturday was just perfect for the Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which was being held for the third consecutive year.
