Other Sports
Kayakers eye Olympic debut
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Wesley Roberts breaks national record, heads to Olympics
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands swimmer Wesley Roberts has broken a national record and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
Katoa elected to global swimming body
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islander Romani Katoa was elected to the bureau of the International Swimming Federation executive board, also known as FINA, over the weekend.
Amuri-Ureia Mamas reel in winning tuna
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
In a first, the mamas led the way in the inaugural Queen’s Birthday Mamas fishing tournament, with the winners netting a hefty yellowfin during the tournament which was held in Aitutaki earlier this week.
Arorangi reclaim the ‘log of wood’
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A determined Arorangi battled hard to reclaim the Kumete Cup after a brilliant performance in the annual competition at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Dancing to the finish line
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Bim Kiriau of Avatiu celebrates as he nears the finish line in the 4x100 metre father and son relay at the annual village competition (Kumete Games) on Monday.
Aitutaki on top after intense weekend races
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Two days of picture-perfect weather allowed sailors to battle it out during the Aitutaki vs Rarotonga Electron Challenge, which was held over the weekend.
Kumete sports on Queen’s Birthday holiday
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The annual village competition for the Kumete is to be held once again at the National Stadium, and as always on the Queen’s Birthday annual holiday, in nine days’ time.
Making a racquet: A quest to help Pacific tennis thrive
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-one years on from his Davis Cup debut, tennis veteran Brett Baudinet says being able to represent the Cook Islands and the Pacific on the world stage remains a huge honour.
Cracking squash at business house tourney
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports
With just one more round remaining in the BSP Business House Squash tournament, games at the Nikao courts are now more fiercely fought as teams battle for a top four placing heading into the knockouts.
Eleventh year in a row for Neururer
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.
Islands battle in Electron Sailing Regatta
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first Rarotonga versus Aitutaki Electron Sailing Regatta is in final preparations for a two-day sailing competition on Aitutaki Lagoon from May 28 to 31, 2021.
Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.
Tolosa shines with three gold medals
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Daniel Tolosa won three gold medals in the athletics event at the Cook Islands Youth Games on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Action continues at athletics games
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Nia Remuera emerges out of the sandpit after completing his long jump attempt on day three of the 2021 Cook Islands Youth Games yesterday.
Top local athlete wants to inspire upcoming stars
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Being the best role model for the next generation of Cook Islanders is Conrad Piri’s main goal.
Top two U26 bowlers qualify for NZ Singles
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural TRAR 26 & Under National Singles Championship saw an intense battle for top place between two emerging bowling stars.
Sand-sational start to Youth Games
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games got off to a grand start with the beach volleyball competition at Nikao beach courts on Monday.
Excitement builds for Youth Games
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There’s plenty of excitement among participants in the inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games to be held next week.
High school bowling programme to commence in June
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls will run a development programme for high school students on Rarotonga, commencing in term two of this year.
