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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.