Other Sports
Notchya, RBDC top bets in Touch at Beach Games
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Defending champions Notchya is one of the top bets in the Cook Islands Beach Games Touch competition.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
Revived passion for tennis
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
Williamson goes all ‘Gunz’ blazing to set golf record
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Kris “Gunz” Williamson shot a sub-60 round – one of the most elusive and difficult things to achieve in golf – during a tournament at Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
IOC boss applauds Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has once again been praised for organising the Cook Islands Games in October this year.
Participation wins on the water
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite the pandemic, oe vaka was one of the first codes to be able to continue to train on the water and has seen greater local participation than ever before. And Cook Islands is one of the very few countries that has been able to continue V6 paddling/racing during these Covid times.
‘Walk for Life’ for local schools
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Hugh Graham led the Leaders Walk for Life campaign at Tuesday morning from the Avarua Catholic Church.
Oe Vaka Nationals start today
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There will be fierce competition on the water between the clubs of Ngakau Toa, Te Tupu O Te Manava and Live Free oe vaka paddling teams for the island’s Nationals competition that starts Thursday.
Mare reels in winner with 165.6 kg marlin
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tearoa (Boof) Mare hooked the winning fish out from the seawall on boat Ikurangi using an island lure to claim the top prize at the CITC Woodstock Fishing Tournament.
Tennis players having fun is the winner on the day
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beauty of seeing former tennis legends on the courts during the Cook Islands Games stuck in the mind of Tiki Daniel, so much so that he decided to create another tournament.
Sports leaders ‘Walk the talk’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The national sporting body hopes to build a healthier and more robust community through a new programme.
Golfing Howards steal the show
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Howard family dominated the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Open Golf Tournament, claiming three major titles.
Athletics confirm new ‘hand held’ Cook Islands record
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A mighty success is how Athletics Cook Islands saw the recent Cook Islands Games and National Championships.
Games stadium back on track
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project in Solomon Islands is a step closer with the signing of an implementation agreement.
Mauke plans major celebration
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
More than 300 people are expected to attend Team Mauke’s Cook Islands Games victory celebration this weekend.
Badminton tournament to identify U15 stars
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Search is on for young, up and coming badminton stars.
Teeing off in Aitutaki
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Former Prime Minister and avid golfer Henry Puna was given a hero’s welcome in Aitutaki on Monday morning as he arrived to play in the Air Rarotonga and Aitutaki Open Golf Tournament.
New stars emerge from the Games
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Sporting federations are being urged to continue providing competitive platform to their athletes.
