Other Sports
Stage set for traditional games
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The revival of traditional games like rore (stilt) races and peipei tiporo (juggling with limes) were among the highlights of the 2020 Cook Islands Games. The Emo’anga Peu Tupuna or the Traditional Sports events are set to return in the 2022 Games which will get underway this Friday.
Raising the bar
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
An overwhelming number of 94 weightlifters have registered to participate in the upcoming Cook Islands Games which starts in two weeks.
Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.
Stage set for Olympic Day Fun Run
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The National Stadium in Nikao was a hive of activity yesterday with excited preschool children taking part in the Mini Olympics event.
Ability Olympics kicks off week of sporting events
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) kicks off its annual Ability Olympics today at the National Stadium.
Game on! Pacific Mini Games officially kicks off
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Pacific Mini Games officially kicked off last night with the official opening ceremony in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
Team Cook Islands arrives in Northern Marianas in good spirits
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first lot of athletes representing Cook Islands at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games have arrived in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Golf
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Tennis
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles two more athletes who will be representing the country in tennis for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Paddling
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles two athletes who will be representing the country in paddling for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Nine athletes to Pacific Mini Games
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has finalised Team Cook Islands to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas this month.
Stage set for Rising Stars Championship
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby will be launched today at Raemaru Park, with a total of 57 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga and almost 650 players competing for the top spot and sponsored prizes.
‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.
Olympic president to meet PM on whistlestop visit to Rarotonga
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be visiting Rarotonga today as part of a whistlestop meet and greet tour of the Cook Islands.
Cooks weightlifters lift their game with technical official accreditation status
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation members are upskilling in a combined effort to attract more competition.
New point system to make Cook Islands Games more competitive
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A new point system will be introduced at this year’s Cook Islands Games in a bid to make the event more competitive.
RAT tests under review
Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Government will be reviewing the ‘expensive’ Covid-19 RAT test requirement for players after lifting suspension on contact sport yesterday.
Nicholas kick starts Olympics campaign in ‘not so traditional style’
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas has started her Paris Olympics campaign in a not so traditional style.
Weightlifting body congratulates Lynch
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation congratulated Manine Lynch for qualifying for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches Raro
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Queen’s Baton Relay has reached the Cook Islands and will be formally welcomed at special ceremony at the Queen’s Residence in Titikaveka this afternoon.
