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Sports
Defending champions Avatiu to battle Nikao Sokattak in season opener
Defending champions of the Rarotonga Football Senior Women’s Competition, Avatiu will face Nikao Sokattak at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex today, as they are eager to start the season with a win.
Roberts misses out on Paris Olympics as universality appeal rejected
Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.
Nikao Sokattak in tough pool
The eight teams who will battle for continental glory, and with it the chance to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™, have learned their group stage opposition following the draw for the OFC Champions League 2022.
Village pride at stake as Kumete games prepare to kick off
Village bragging rights are on offer at the annual Kumete Games to be held tomorrow at the National Stadium in Nikao.
‘Need to be competitive at top level’, says Cook Islands league president
The president of Cook Islands Rugby League calls for fans to be realistic as the side regroups after their heavy loss to Samoa.
Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup
Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.
‘Great experience’ at Pacific Mini Games
The majority of the Cook Islands athletes have returned home from the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas.
Netball Results
Following are the netball results for Game 3 in Round 2 from the Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 July matches.
'War not over yet'—Cook Islands Rugby League president
The Cook Islands Rugby League president is hailing the team’s performance against Samoa as “excellent”, but admits that more attention needs to be paid to selection policies.
Tournament helps educate youth
Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks
Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.
Panthers win vital match against Eels
Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.
Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test
Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.
Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.
Arere elected CIFA President
Tiraa Arere is the newly elected President of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next four-year term from 2022-2026.
Panthers looking to edge out Eels
Tupapa Panthers are looking to turn around their form in today’s match against Avatiu Nikao Eels at home in the Senior A Rugby championship.
Polynesian rivals face off
Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.
Stage set for Olympic Day Fun Run
The National Stadium in Nikao was a hive of activity yesterday with excited preschool children taking part in the Mini Olympics event.
Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.
Titikaveka maintains netball lead
Defending champs Titikaveka Pearls remain unbeaten in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Kukis rallying support for Pacific test clash
Drummers are expected to be out in full force to boost the Cook Islands Kukis against Samoa in the Pacific Test clash this week at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.
Ability Olympics kicks off week of sporting events
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) kicks off its annual Ability Olympics today at the National Stadium.
