Other Sports
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month.
Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Rising Stars back for 9th year
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.
Young weightlifter Puni sets new benchmarks at Auckland comp
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Fifteen-year-old rising star from the Cook Islands, Etoa Puni, emerged at the top of his division in the 2024 Auckland Secondary Schools Weightlifting Championships held over the weekend in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aquatics Cook Islands makes a splash at annual Sports Awards
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Aquatics Cook Islands won the major awards at the annual Cook Islands Sports Awards on Sunday night.
Stage set for annual Sports Awards
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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.
Govt agencies deny involvement in CISNOC secretary general selection
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Two government agencies have denied involvement in Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s (CISNOC) selection process for its new secretary general.
Lewis takes helm at CISNOC
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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’.
Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Other Sports, Weekend
Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
Marsters, Lindsay among names mentioned for CISNOC top job
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received a number of expressions of interest and applications for the Secretary General’s role, says organisation president Hugh Graham.
Buckley Jr reels in back-to-back wins at Gordon Murray Memorial
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Other Sports, Sports
Seasoned fisherman Buckley Buckley Jr, the champion of last year’s Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition, has done it again, taking out this year’s trophy as well.
Development programme aims to prepare young women for contact sports
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports, Touch Rugby
A 10-week under-16 and U18 girl’s rugby development programme has been organised to help boost and prepare young women for contact sports.
National sports facility feedback ends on February 15
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.
Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A national sporting federation has voiced concerns about the concurrent roles of Owen Lewis, the Secretary for Education, who continues to serve as secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.
Sweat session for super triathlete
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
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.
Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
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.
