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Badminton U17 team wins silver

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands U17 team won silver at the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships U17 Invitational Team Challenge in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

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Cooks badminton team count down for Oceania Champs

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

Three teams of 16 players are getting ready for the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

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Badminton Cook Islands gears up for busy 2024 season

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands has a busy year ahead, starting with the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

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Mitiaro claims Air Badminton title

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Mitiaro emerged victorious at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games air badminton finals, claiming the gold medal.

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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.

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Cook Islands’ debut ‘a success story’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

The BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023 marks a landmark for Cook Islands as they make their debut at a BWF event. Their participation is a Shuttle Time success story, for all six members of the team have come up through BWF’s flagship schools programme.

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Badminton doubles win medals at Zespri AIMS

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands is proud of their young players’ performance at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand.

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Team Cook Islands excels in badminton at Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands team for the Zespri Games in New Zealand are doing well.

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Tennis youngsters represent Cook Islands at 2023 AIMS Games, NZ

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports, Tennis

Three young Cook Islanders will represent Cook Islands in the tennis competition at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand next month.

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Apii Nikao win gold at Aotearoa sports camp

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Apii Nikao has been sweeping up gold medals in the five-day Camp Adair student’s badminton competition held this week in Auckland East, Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Cook Players recognised part of badminton development

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Seven Cook Islands badminton players have been part of the Badminton Oceania and Manukau Badminton Pasifika programme.

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Badminton teens return with medals

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

The Badminton Cook Islands team that represented Counties Manukau Badminton at the New Zealand 2023 Junior Team Championship have all returned home with their medals.

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Badminton Raro reps in NZ comp

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Rarotonga based players Lana Aperau-Toa, Edon Teraitua, Te Pa Tupa and Tereapii Akavi will be competing in the New Zealand Junior Teams Championships in Palmerston North.

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Close to 200 players turn up for Badminton Challenge

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

The first night of the five-week Social Elite Challenge saw more than 170 players take to the courts representing their workplaces, government departments and family.

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Hundreds of students compete in Badminton College tournaments

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands will be hosting its 8th Annual College Tournament at the Vodafone Sports Arena on Thursday and 170 students will be part of the event.

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15 badminton youngsters prepare for AIMS Games

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Fifteen youngsters from the ages of 11 to 13 will be representing the Cook Islands in badminton at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand this September.

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Cook Islands to make international AirBadminton debut

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Local, National, Sports

A six-member team of three men and three women will be representing Cook Islands when the country makes its debut in AirBadminton at the second ANOC World Beach Games in August.

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Cook Islands beat Tonga to seal fourth place at Oceania Champs

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands have beaten Tonga to take fourth place at the Oceania Badminton Championships in Auckland.

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Cook Islands taste victory in Auckland

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

A team from the Cook Islands has entered the VICTOR Oceania Open Mixed Team Championships for the very first time. The three-day event held in Auckland started on Thursday (Cook Islands time).

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Haircutting ceremony symbolic of transition from Junior to Open Badminton

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Culture, National, Sports

Oceania boasts a wide range of vibrant cultures with unique traditions and values. Recently, this was highlighted by Emanuela Mataio (a badminton player from the Cook Islands) who underwent a haircutting ceremony – a rite of passage for young boys which takes place in front of friends and family.

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