Pacific Games 2023
Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.
Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.
Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.
CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.
‘We play with heart’: Team Cook Islands flagbearers lead special parade
Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Team Cook Islands flagbearers Julieanne Westrupp and Stephen Willis led the Rarotonga-based athletes and officials in a special parade through Avarua town on Saturday.
Team Cook Islands unveils Pacific Games uniform
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Team Cook Islands’ uniform for the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, was launched last night by Prime Minister Mark Brown. The Games will be held from November 19 to December 2.
Pacific Games opening ceremony tickets ‘expected to run out soon’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Tickets for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Pacific Games are selling fast, with the Games Organising Committee expecting a sell-out crowd on 19 November.
2023 Pacific Games: Go for Gold, Cook Islands!
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands News is proud to launch its special “Go for Gold, Cook Islands!” campaign to support our teams and athletes competing at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2.
Team Cook Islands to unveil 2023 Pacific Games uniform and take part in special parade
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Team Cook Islands to the 2023 Pacific Games will hold its uniform blessing and flagbearer announcement on Friday, as it counts down to the regional event in the Solomon Islands, starting later this month.
Netball shifts focus to Pacific Games
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team returned home with a bronze medal from the Mirxes Nations Cup competition in Singapore, and their eyes are now set on retaining their gold medal at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.
Mother and daughter head to Pacific Games
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Not many parents get to compete alongside their children at an international tournament, but for Julieanne Westrupp, it is a privilege to have her 15- year- old daughter Tashi Kopu joining her to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Men’s Touch team puts faith in youth for Pacific Game
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
The Cook Islands open men’s touch team is gearing up for next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with a squad dominated by youth.
Budding netballer steps up to the international arena
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.
Call for ‘more transparency’ in funding for Pacific Games
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Concerns have been raised over the distribution of a government grant, reportedly worth $500,000, to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
Tolosa calls for community support
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.
Cook Islander boxer eyes Olympic qualification at Pacific Games
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Australian super heavyweight boxing champion, Cook Islander Teremoana Samson Teremoana Junior, is all set to square off in the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands from November 1 to 14.
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.
Netball CI names co-captains for Nations Cup and Pacific Games
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Marjorie “Mati” Toru and Romehael “Romey” Rauraa have been named as the co-captains for the Cook Islands national netball team set to compete at the Nations Cup in Singapore and the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands later this year.
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