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Sports
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night.
From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience
In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.
Triathlon association hosting season opener
Triathletes are gearing up for the first event of the year this weekend.
‘We are a sporting nation that loves the camaraderie and fun’
The Cook Islands Beach Games held over the past couple of weeks were the biggest ever, in spite of only local participants participating in the sports due to Covid-19.
CIFA launches 2021 Beach Football Championship
After the success it gained at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021, Cook Islands Football Association has decided to launch a Beach Football Competition for 2021.
Darts Competition declared overwhelming success
The darts Competition which started in late December 2020, took place on Saturday and has been deemed a resounding success.
Sport and leisure focus of Pursuit in Paradise
If you’re looking to add a fitness challenge to your Pa Enua travel plans – then the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon set for Saturday March 27 is for you.
Bonsu-Maro hunting goals
New Zealand-based Tupapa Maraerenga FC star Maro Bonsu-Maro is eyeing Cook Islands debut. Maro Bonsu-Maro can’t wait to get that goal-scoring feeling back.
Beach Games enter final stages
The final event in the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 started yesterday at Nikao beach courts.
Aiming for the bullseye
Darts players who have made it through to the final rounds of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Darts Open Championship will be putting their best moves forward at this Saturday’s Championships.
Blacked out! Tupapa teams claim beach football titles
The 2021 Cook Islands Beach Games football competition held last week saw an intense three-day battle in the men’s and women’s divisions.
‘Fun and fast’ Beach Games
The Cook Islands Beach games continue to draw more crowds each day to the lively atmosphere at the Nikao courts.
Leading the development of weightlifting
Weightlifting has gained momentum on the island of Aitutaki with a number of rookies excited to learn the sport.
Purple reign
RBDC Purple won the Cook Islands Beach Games open mixed Touch competition gold medal at Nikao Beach Courts on Wednesday.
Beating the heat at the Beach Games
Afternoon rainfall was a welcomed relief for players from soaring temperatures on day two of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021.
Game time for 3x3 basketball at beach games
The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 got off to a flying start on Tuesday at the Nikao courts.
Notchya, RBDC top bets in Touch at Beach Games
Defending champions Notchya is one of the top bets in the Cook Islands Beach Games Touch competition.
Taking it up a notch
Cook Islands Rugby League is aiming to include women 13s into their national competition for 2021 in a bid to develop the sport in the country.
Bone crunching weekend at nines tournament
Tupapa Panthers I and Rarotonga claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament on Saturday.
Favourites make impressive start in Rugby Nines
Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels remain undefeated after tough battle on day one at the Nines in Paradise tournament.
Top bet wary of women's Nines challenge
Rarotonga will head into this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise as the hot favourites for the women’s title.
Aitutaki Sharks sharpen their teeth
Veterans Teokotai “Billy Bush” Tuaivi and Bruce Goldsworthy are coming out of “retirement” to guide Aitutaki Sharks in the League Nines in Paradise tournament this weekend.
