Other Sports

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.

Other Sports


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.

Fishing


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.

League


National sports facility feedback ends on February 15

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.

Other Sports


Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A national sporting federation has voiced concerns about the concurrent roles of Owen Lewis, the Secretary for Education, who continues to serve as secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

Other Sports


Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.

Other Sports


Sweat session for super triathlete

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cardio Combat (CC) crew will be presenting an energising sweat session this Saturday, January 27, at 6.30am at the Tupapa Centre to support Cook Islands 68-year-old super triathlete Kevin Henderson, who is gearing up for his 19th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next month.

Other Sports


Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports

New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.

Education


Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.

Other Sports


CISNOC seeks solutions after Beach Games, League 9s clash

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach Games’ opening, overshadowed by the League Nines in Paradise on Saturday, sparked concerns about scheduling conflicts, prompting organisers to acknowledge the challenge and seek solutions. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Other Sports


Napa finishes fifth in Pacific Games debut

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Pacific Games 2023, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifter Tehei Napa finished in fifth place in the 55-kilogram division at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Other Sports


Kickboxers ready to rumble

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes will be showcasing their skills at the inaugural Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night this evening at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium).

Other Sports


MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.

Other Sports


Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.

Other Sports


Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The much-anticipated Cook Islands Autism’s biggest fundraising event, Te Kara Run, is making a “colourful” return this year on Friday, November 24 , after a lapse of two years.

Other Sports


Kicking off a love of sport: Tuakau Terrabulls Club donates sports balls to Apii Nikao

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The visiting Tuakau Terrabulls Golden Oldies Rugby Union Club from Aotearoa New Zealand has donated sports balls to Apii Nikao to help foster an interest for sports amongst the students.

Other Sports


Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge: ‘Not for the faint hearted’

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.

Other Sports


High hopes for Pacific Games

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Pacific Games 2023, Sports

Cook Islands team to the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara, Solomon Islands this year is looking to increase their medal tally.

Athletics


Aitutaki Liftoff: Connecting people and communities through fitness and health

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

More than 80 fitness and health enthusiasts participated in the third annual Aitutaki Liftoff sporting event on the beautiful island of Aitutaki last week.

Other Sports


More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports

More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Athletics


1  2  3  4  5    128  Next »