Other Sports
Cook Islands Olympian digs in for next challenge
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas debated the big question in front of her following her outing at the Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifters return with medals
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters who competed at the New Zealand International Weightlifting Competition last week returned home on Sunday with medals.
Farewell to legends
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
As we got ready for another weekend of Super Rugby last week, sad news filtered through of the passing of another Pasifika legend, writes Jamie Wall of RNZ.
Commonwealth hopefuls carry Cooks flag to NZ
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters are taking on the tough competition overseas for the first time in nearly four years.
Weightlifters to compete in NZ International event
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation (CIWF) is pleased to be supporting two of our national lifters competing in the upcoming 2022 New Zealand International event.
Aitutaki prepares for Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Aitutaki is already on the go in preparing for the anticipated Cook Islands Games that will run for two weeks this coming October.
Beach games memorable despite challenges
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beach games were memorable despite the challenges, says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary Owen Lewis.
Beach Games postponed
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Beach Games 2022 beach volleyball and air badminton has been postponed to next Thursday following yesterday’s adverse weather conditions.
Wet weather fails to dampen Games spirit
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 3x3 basketball competition at the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games resumed yesterday after some matches were postponed due to weather conditions and player safety concerns on Tuesday.
Beach Touch battle intensifies
Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games entered second week of competition on Monday with beach touch and 3x3 basketball being held at the Nikao beach courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa tennis courts, respectively.
Black Wolves retain title at beach football competition
Tuesday 18 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) says they are pleased with the level of competition witnessed at the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games beach football tournament last week.
Sun, sand and plenty of fun
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games has reached the halfway mark with some interesting and intense matches in beach handball and football events at Nikao courts.
Black Wolves, Spice Queenz emerge victors
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Black Wolves from Tupapa retained the Cook Islands Beach Games beach football title on Saturday.
Handball impressed with beach comp
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Beach Games got off to a perfect start with an impressive three-day beach handball competition that concluded on Wednesday followed by the beach football competition yesterday.
Tea-keys claim Beach Games’ first gold medal
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Tea-keys finished the beach handball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2022 unbeaten, claiming the annual event’s first gold medal.
Tea-keys seal top spot after day two of Beach Games competition
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Day two of the Beach Games 2022 handball competition saw another round of entertaining matches.
What do fans want to see this Christmas?
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
RNZ’s Hamish Bidwell unpacks a few ways the sporting world can give back to New Zealand sports fans this Christmas.
CISNOC ready for challenges and fun in 2022
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) have had a big year of bringing the community together through numerous sporting events.
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
Beach Games to return in 2022
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee this week announced that the Cook Islands Beach Games will be returning to Rarotonga next year after proving to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2020 during border closures.
