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Sports
Nicholas takes charge of Cook Islands 7s
Former Cook Islands rugby star player and Avatiu Nikao Eels coach, Clive Nicholas, has been appointed as the new head coach of the national rugby 7s team.
Young athletes break national records at Cook Islands Games
New athletics records were set in the field events at the Cook Islands Games 2024 last week.
Team Aitutaki maintains lead as Cook Islands Games heat up
Aitutaki has emerged as the leader in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, topping the points table with a total of 158 points, as of yesterday.
Cloud nine: Teenage sensation Akava shines at Cook Islands Games
At just 16, delightful Emii Akava has emerged as outstanding talent at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, displaying her exceptional skills across multiple sports.
Panthers fall short in Papeete 7s final, gain valuable experience
The Tupapa Panthers showcased a strong performance at the Papeete 7s in French Polynesia, displaying skill and determination throughout the tournament.
Cook Islands set to host Oceania football tournaments
Cook Islands is excited to announce its return as a host for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) tournaments, marking the first time since 2016.
Exciting action continues in second week of Cook Islands Games
The second and final week of the 2024 Cook Islands Games got off to a great start with the beach volleyball competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.
Island pride soars in ocean races
Oe vaka wrapped up its Cook Islands Games events on Saturday with hordes of paddlers racing their hearts out in the ocean races (V6 marathon) for island pride.
Willison, Teague among emerging NRL talent in Cook Islands squad
Powerful Broncos forward Xavier Willison and promising Dolphins utility Mason Teague are among the emerging NRL talent in the Cook Islands squad in the Pacific Championships.
Eight teams vie for football medals
The vibrant atmosphere of Rarotonga is alive with excitement as the 2024 Cook Islands Games bring together athletes from across the islands to compete in various sports. Among the many events, football is set to take center stage, with matches starting on Monday (today).
Thrilling finish looms as Cook Islands Games enter final week
As the first week of the thrilling Cook Islands Games sports competition between the 11 islands draws to a close, excitement is at an all-time high.
New talents emerge in athletics
Thirteen-year-old Metuamaru Arere won the gold medal in the women’s 100-metre sprint on the first day of athletics at the 2024 Cook Islands Games yesterday.
International referees share expertise at Cook Islands Games handball comp
The beach handball competition will conclude today with the open men’s and women’s finals. Alongside the country’s top players, the event also features International Handball Federation (IHF) Beach Handball referees Daniela Andreea Enache and Corina Floriana Constantin from Romania, as well as Australian referees Claire Dennerley and Sally Potocki, who is also an Australian Handball […]
Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s
Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.
Pukapuka/Nassau and Rarotonga win tennis masters doubles gold
The Cook Islands Games tennis masters men’s and women’s doubles events were completed on Tuesday with some superb play from both divisions.
Rarotonga dominates 3x3 basketball competition
Rarotonga’s 3x3 basketball teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, placing in the top three across various divisions and securing multiple medals.
Veterans claim oe vaka gold
Rarotonga and Atiu dominated the Cook Islands Games medals in Monday’s oe vaka V1 marathon, with top paddlers Reuben Dearlove (Rarotonga) and Serena Hunter (Atiu) taking out the open men’s and women’s divisions.
Prime Minister joins beach handball frenzy
Prime Minister Mark Brown is among the record number of players participating in the 2024 Cook Islands Games beach handball competition, which began yesterday at the beach courts in Nikao.
Mauke’s Tura lifts his way to gold
A 32-year-old national weightlifter made an impressive finish at the Cook Islands Games weightlifting competition dominating the Men’s 96-kilogram division with a total lift of 275 kilograms, the highest total lift among all categories on Wednesday.
Record-breaking handball participants at 2024 Cook Islands Games
Handball Cook Islands has witnessed an incredible surge in participation in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for the sports across the islands.
Rarotonga and Atiu claim gold medals in rugby league 9s comp
Rarotonga and Atiu claimed the men’s and women’s gold medals in the Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s competition, which concluded last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Rakahanga dominates aquatics, Mitiaro faces tennis pressure
Only two days into the tennis and aquatics events at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, Rakahanga is close to achieving a clean sweep at the aquatics, while the pressure is on Mitiaro at the tennis courts after leading on the scoreboard on Monday.
