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Sports
Lewis takes helm at CISNOC
The daughter of the outgoing secretary general has been named the new head of Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) following a ‘comprehensive selection process’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Battle for supremacy: Netball knockout round starts tonight
Local netball fans can expect an evening filled with exciting netball action as the Netball Cook Islands Competition presents a series of knockout matches in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades.
CICA to host Vaka Iti junior regatta
The 12th annual BSP Vaka Iti Regatta Race Day, sponsored by the Bank of the South Pacific, will be held tomorrow.
Big night for sports awards
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received an overwhelming number of nominations for the 2019 National Sports Awards that will be held on April 28 at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Kitelicious take out corporate vaka comp
A spectacular day at Saturday’s 2019 Corporate Oe Vaka Day held at Nikao Beach saw 15 crews battle it out through a fun but competitive afternoon of sprints races and the ever popular tug of war.
CIRU releases Sevens squad for Pac Games
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has named a 20 member national Sevens squad for the upcoming Pacific Games and the Oceania (Olympic) Qualifiers.
Stage set for Tinman Triathlon
Roland Neururer will be the one to beat in the 36th Tinman Triathlon which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site in Titikaveka.
Gearing up for corporate race
Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) will be holding its first Oe Vaka Corporate Race Day for 2019 tomorrow at Nikao Beach – Vaiana’s.
Senior sailing season gets underway
Senior sailing takes place at Muri Lagoon in outrigger canoes (6m Tangaroa Class) and 4m sunbursts from early May to late November, every Saturday afternoon.
Top NZ kayaker in CI team
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given approval for New Zealand kayaker Jane Nicholas to compete for Cook Islands Olympic quota.
Sea Eagles survive Eels attack
Nippy Ben Wemin’s field goal in the dying stages of the feature rugby league clash over the weekend saw the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles maintain their unbeaten run intact in the weekly competition.
Taea hangs up her spikes
Today marks the end of an era for our top female Cook Islands sprinter, 25-year-old Patricia Taea who has confirmed her retirement from the sport.
Sport for development celebrated
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is an annual celebration around the world of the power of sport to drive social change, community development and to foster peace and understanding.
CIFA set to host second youth festival
The second Kia Orana Youth Football Festival is due to commence on Saturday, April 20.
CIFA appoints technical director
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Kevin McGreskin as the new technical director.
Sevens ready for HK show
The Cook Islands Sevens team had a scrimmaging session with Samoa on Tuesday ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament that kicks off today.
Oldies rugby set for May
Are you over 40-years old and want to do more than just talk about your “during my day” rugby stories? Then the Cook Islands Oldies Rugby Mini Festival gives you and your mates the opportunity to lace your boots up and have a run with plenty of fun thrown in.
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Mixed results recorded in weekly Touch comp
The Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition kicked off the afternoon of mixed touch with two top sides ICI Transformers versus KAPS battling to secure a competitive position on the points table last week.
Triathletes defy the heat
The 14th BSP Women’s Triathlon was held at the Tikioki Tri site last Saturday. Harriet Browning claimed the Cook Islands Triathlon Association event after completing the 400 metre swim, 16 kilometre cycle and 4km run course in a time of 55:08 minutes. She faced tough competition from Sherid Carter and Lucy McDonald, who finished second and third respectively.
Sevens straight into training in Auckland
The Cook Islands Sevens side wasted no time after arriving in Auckland on Wednesday, getting into training before flying out to Hong Kong today. The national side was joined by the four overseas-based players as coach Vase Samania went through some drills to gel the players ahead of the three-day tournament which kicks off on April 5. Samania said getting the combination with the overseas players in such a short time would be a challenge. However he is optimistic of finding the right combination and building a strong bond between the players ahead of the tournament. “The campaign has been great so far. The aim now is to use the two days we have in Auckland to gel the players and work on our games before we leave for Hong Kong,” Samania said before departing Rarotonga on Wednesday. “We have some quality players in the side and hopefully we can get the combination right and iron out the weak links before our opening match.” Cook Islands is grouped with Chile, Germany and Uganda in Pool G. The team will be competing in the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier alongside 11 other nations. In the other qualifiers pools, host Hong Kong is the top seed leading Pool E which has Tonga, Zimbabwe and Philippines while Pool F comprise Ireland, Russia, Uruguay and Jamaica. The main draw (Pools A to D) will feature the teams that are part of the World Rugby Sevens Series. Samania earlier said he was wary of the teams in Cook Islands’ pool but hoped the side would put on a better performance than their last year’s outing at the tournament. He said the aim was to advance through to the quarter-finals and better their rankings. For that, the side will need to finish in the top two in the pool competition. Cook Islands Sevens – Stephen Willis (Captain), Robert Heather Jr (VC), Josua Koroitukana, Teina Savage, Vaehoolu “Leki” Leka, Matamanea Matapakia, Colati “Tua” Ravula, Tokerau Raru (Australia), Christian Vainerere (Australia), Walter Koteka (Australia), Owen Karati (New Zealand), Gene Te Amo (New Zealand); Non travelling squad members – James Kora, Tanire Mokoroa, Jason Potoru, Junior Napara, Stormmel Ruatoe. Management: Head Coach – Vase Samania, Manager – Ashleigh Willis and Physio Jana Whitta.
