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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 claims silver in basketball

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports

Cook Islands women’s 5x5 basketball team settled for silver medal yesterday after going down to Tahiti 46-53 in the final at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

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Cook Islands basketball star gives it her best shot

Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

At a young age, Sharne Pupuke-Robati began her training for basketball. She did not know that one day she would wake up to being part of the 3X3 New Zealand Tall Ferns team. Now, at the age of 22, Pupuke-Robati looks back to when she started training for the sport.

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Gold again for Cook Islands basketball

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands and Samoa have qualified for the Pacific Games 2023 following the FIBA Polynesian Cup 2022 in New Zealand last week.

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Cook Islands to host Polynesian Cup

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands Basketball Federation will be hosting the Polynesian Cup 5x5 tournament in New Zealand later in the year.

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Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth

Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.

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Basketball programme brings community together

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The people behind Rarotonga Community Development Basketball are ramping up efforts to achieve their goal of bringing more of the community together through the game. By Alana Musselle.

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Basketball season ends on a high

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

After eight weeks of growth and development in basketball with what started as a small committee of passionate basketball players - has resulted in a tightly knit group who are dedicated to continuing their slow and steady progress in developing the sport.

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Basketballers step closer to final leap

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw a slamming night of semi-final games take place on Wednesday last week at the Papa’aroa Hall. Every team fought aggressively, desperate not to be eliminated and to make it into the top eight teams who will play at tonight’s finale of the basketball season.

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Basketballers step up for the big bounce

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

Week six of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament took place on Wednesday last week with more heat seen on the courts as the semi-final and final games are approaching quickly - set to take place this week and next.

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Basketballers keep a bounce in their step

Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

More talent has been seen during week five of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament. It was jam packed on Wednesday last week with many exciting games played on the court.

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Young basketballers stay on game

Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

A list of promising young basketball players are continuing to show their growing potential as the Avaiki Basketball Tournament which has been running for four weeks now progresses.

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Basketball gains momentum

Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The third week of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw players continuing to find their tune in terms of skills, with some definite improvement from the first two weeks being shown on the court.

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B’ball receives exemption to hold games

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The Avaiki Basketball Tournament held eight matches on Wednesday after the organising committee was granted permission from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.

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Basketball players find their rhythm

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Week one of the Avaiki Development Basketball Tournament took place on Wednesday last week at the Papaaroa Hall with a slamming start to the season. The tournament is set to run over seven weeks.

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Basketball tournament gets underway

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The second annual basketball tournament set up to encourage and expand the sport in Rarotonga will take place today at the Papaaroa Hall. Alana Musselle reports.

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Basketball federation to focus on local youth

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

A bright future awaits the Cook Islands following a successful Cook Islands Youth Games that showed a glimpse of the country’s next basketball standouts.

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Game time for 3x3 basketball at beach games

Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 got off to a flying start on Tuesday at the Nikao courts.

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Cook Islander flies high in NZ

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Rising from their humble beginnings in the Pacific, Cook Islands' Terai Ma Teata Elia (formerly Terai Sadler), Fiji’s Letava Whippy, Dalen Pilitati, and Te Araroa Sapoaga rose to the occasion and made strides in the prestigious Sal’s 18in18 New Zealand Women's National Basketball League.

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U16 Northern Stars make a clean sweep

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

Northern Stars have won both the U16 Boys and Girls 5X5 Avaiki Basketball Competition.

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