Sports
‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.
Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!
CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.
Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.
Exciting knockout matches await
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling knockout matches in the first round eliminations taking place at the CIFA Complex, Matavera, and the Takitumu School Grounds, Matavera, today.
Makoha blazes through Round Raro Relay
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports
The 2023 Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the exhilarating Round Raro Relay, a 36-kilometre race where paddlers navigated challenging sea conditions to reach the finish line.
Netball calls for unity and community support to elevate the sport
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands netball team finished fifth at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
‘Our people should be proud of our athletes’: Team Cook Islands falls short of 25-medal target at Pacific Games
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Unique displays of Cook Islands cultural practices were showcased at the 2023 Pacific Games, which concluded with the closing ceremony in Honiara, Solomon Islands, last night.
Athletics expresses gratitude to hosts with stationery donation
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands expressed their gratitude to their hosts at the 2023 Pacific Games, the St Nicholas College, by donating stationery supplies to the school in Honiara this week.
League teams’ success rooted in faith and determination
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League men’s and women’s teams’ experience at the Pacific Games will be cherished for years to come.
Beddoes: Mixed emotions after medal and illness setback
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes had mixed emotions following his medal-winning performance at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Athletics team clocks new personal bests, Beddoes claims bronze
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands Middle Distance champion Alex Beddoes has a new personal best and has set a new Cook Islands record of 3:56.88 in the 1500 metres event at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Oe Vaka juniors brave the waves
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
In very testing conditions, local and Aotearoa New Zealand junior paddlers hit the water on Wednesday afternoon in the Vaka Eiva Junior 6km course which saw eight canoes head out from Avarua Harbour to the Club Raro buoy turnaround back towards the Avatiu Harbour, and back to the start.
Age no barrier for 65-year-old Vaka Eiva competitor
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Paddling, Sports, Weekend
A 65-year-old Hawaii-based woman who has returned to Rarotonga to compete in the Vaka Eiva for the first time in 13 years says she will be paddling “until I’m dead”.
Netballers seek fifth place finish after bowing out of Pacific Games medal race
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Cook Islands netball team is out of contention for a medal at the Pacific Games after finishing third in their pool following losses to Tonga and Papua New Guinea in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Love conquers the waves : Couples team paddles to victory in Vaka Eiva Mixed Race
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Due to challenging swell and wind conditions, the highly anticipated Vaka Eiva Mixed Round Rarotonga change-over course was modified to a 30-kilometre race from Avarua Harbour to the Matavera point turnaround, extending out to Arorangi and back.
Ministry of Health clarifies screening procedures for returning athletes
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Team Cook Islands has expressed satisfaction with the overall health of their athletes, with only a few reported illnesses during their stay in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Veteran shooter’s 50th cap marks a milestone for Cook Islands Netball
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Despite facing formidable opponents, Netball Cook Islands, the defending Pacific Games gold medallists, have demonstrated resilience in their pool matches this week in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Pacific Games Council ‘not intending’ to take action against Cook Islands football
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Pacific Games Council will not take any action against the Cook Islands Football Association for forfeiting its final matches at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Young paddlers showcase their skills
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Eager junior paddlers were thrilled to finally hit the water at Nikao Beach for the Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints yesterday, having missed their Saturday race due to unfavourable sea conditions.
