Other Sports
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.
Cook Islands delegation makes strong showing at Traditional Games
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Team Cook Islands put on an impressive display of skill and athleticism at the recent Heiva Tū'aro Mā'ohi Traditional Games held in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Cook Islands sets sights on bringing Traditional Polynesian Games home
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands’ participation at the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional games in Tahiti has sparked interest in bringing similar events to the country and potentially boosting tourism.
Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti
The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).
Cook Islands thrilled to participate in traditional sports in Tahiti
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti
Cook Islands representatives participating in the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional sports in Tahiti later this week are “thrilled” to be part of the unique event.
Rising Stars set for thrilling finish
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby league, Sports
Primary and secondary school teams will vie for top honours in the annual Rising Stars Championship netball, Rippa rugby and rugby 7s finals today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
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.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Rising Stars back for 9th year
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.
Young weightlifter Puni sets new benchmarks at Auckland comp
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Fifteen-year-old rising star from the Cook Islands, Etoa Puni, emerged at the top of his division in the 2024 Auckland Secondary Schools Weightlifting Championships held over the weekend in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aquatics Cook Islands makes a splash at annual Sports Awards
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Aquatics Cook Islands won the major awards at the annual Cook Islands Sports Awards on Sunday night.
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night.
Govt agencies deny involvement in CISNOC secretary general selection
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Two government agencies have denied involvement in Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s (CISNOC) selection process for its new secretary general.
Lewis takes helm at CISNOC
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The daughter of the outgoing secretary general has been named the new head of Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) following a ‘comprehensive selection process’.
Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Other Sports, Weekend
Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
Marsters, Lindsay among names mentioned for CISNOC top job
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received a number of expressions of interest and applications for the Secretary General’s role, says organisation president Hugh Graham.
Buckley Jr reels in back-to-back wins at Gordon Murray Memorial
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Other Sports, Sports
Seasoned fisherman Buckley Buckley Jr, the champion of last year’s Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition, has done it again, taking out this year’s trophy as well.
Development programme aims to prepare young women for contact sports
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports, Touch Rugby
A 10-week under-16 and U18 girl’s rugby development programme has been organised to help boost and prepare young women for contact sports.
