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Sports
Playoffs set for thrilling battles
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Touchdown! Defending champs crush rivals in season kickoff
Cook Islands Touch Association’s 2024 season kicked off with the women’s Nukz Power team defeating FBI in the opening match on Monday.
Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities
Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.
Annual Team Tri Competition promises laughs and thrills
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP & KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 3.
Cook Islands Football teams up with NZ Football for coaching development
Amidst the pristine beauty of the Cook Islands, a new chapter in football coaching is unfolding. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), in a groundbreaking collaboration with New Zealand Football (NZ Football), is championing the advancement of local football coaches by facilitating their attainment of the much-coveted C Licence in football coaching.
Cricket Association looks at more team development
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is developing a New Zealand based training programme for their players, to work in conjunction with their local programme.
Landmark tour for Cook Islands Cricket
The Cook Islands Cricket national teams have recently completed a historic New Zealand tour with a series of programmes, says association president Grant Walker.
Touch teams ready for battle
Fourteen teams will be competing in the Annual Touch Rugby Season that kicks off on Monday, January 29.
Sweat session for super triathlete
The Cardio Combat (CC) crew will be presenting an energising sweat session this Saturday, January 27, at 6.30am at the Tupapa Centre to support Cook Islands 68-year-old super triathlete Kevin Henderson, who is gearing up for his 19th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next month.
Badminton Cook Islands gears up for busy 2024 season
Badminton Cook Islands has a busy year ahead, starting with the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
Intense preparation for Nations Cup Qualifiers
The Cook Islands national men’s football team has embarked on a crucial journey toward international glory, guided by the newly appointed head coach, Jess Ibrom.
Cooks women take fifth place at Pacific Cup
Cook Islands National Women’s Cricket team has taken fifth place after defeating Fiji at the 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup International Women’s Tournament in Auckland.
Mix Pac and Bounty Spikers crowned Beach Volleyball champions
Mix Pac were crowned the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball competition men’s champions on Saturday at the Nikao Beach Courts.
Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay
Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.
U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.
Handball history made on Aitutaki
The Cook Islands have been making great strides in their ongoing development of handball across the 15-island nation.
AKTT returns to Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) returns to the Cook Islands Beach Games volleyball tournament after missing out last year.
Tupapa FC eyes OFC Champions League spot
As the OFC Men’s Champions League qualifying round draws near, excitement amidst the men of Tupapa Maraerenga FC is building. The draw for the Men’s Champions League Qualifying tournament which took place in Auckland, has set the stage for an intense competition among four aspirant teams, including Tupapa Maraerenga FC.
Football youngsters resume training
As the festive season wraps up, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has reignited the passion for football among its youth by resuming the CIFA Under 16 Boys Academy training sessions.
Mitiaro claims Air Badminton title
Mitiaro emerged victorious at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games air badminton finals, claiming the gold medal.
