Solomone Taukei – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:34:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Netball in Paradise tourney ends with grand celebration https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/netball-in-paradise-tourney-ends-with-grand-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netball-in-paradise-tourney-ends-with-grand-celebration Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:34:19 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275256 The Netball in Paradise tournament concluded with a memorable awards night at the Islander Hotel and Restaurant on Friday last week, marking a grand celebration of netball in Rarotonga.

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]]> Spectacular Netball in Paradise finals https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/spectacular-netball-in-paradise-finals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spectacular-netball-in-paradise-finals Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:50:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275116 Netball fans were treated to spectacular displays of skill, determination, and team spirit during the Rarotonga Netball in Paradise finals yesterday. With 33 teams competing across various categories, the tournament culminated in a nail-biting finish that showcased the best of local and international netball talent.

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]]> Rarotonga’s Team Orange impresses at Netball in Paradise https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/rarotongas-team-orange-impresses-at-netball-in-paradise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rarotongas-team-orange-impresses-at-netball-in-paradise Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:41:26 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274983 Team Orange continues to turn heads at the Netball in Paradise tournament as the only mixed division team comprised entirely of locally based players from Rarotonga.

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]]> Apii Avarua dominates Primary School Badminton Tournament https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/apii-avarua-dominates-primary-school-badminton-tournament/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apii-avarua-dominates-primary-school-badminton-tournament Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:31:57 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274933 The 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament held over a week ago brought vibrant energy to the courts, showcasing the talents of young athletes from schools across Rarotonga.

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]]> Exciting matches and great sportsmanship at Netball in Paradise https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/exciting-matches-and-great-sportsmanship-at-netball-in-paradise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exciting-matches-and-great-sportsmanship-at-netball-in-paradise Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:30:10 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274930 The second day of the Netball in Paradise 2024 tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao brought plenty of thrills and tight matchups as teams from Rarotonga and New Zealand battled it out on the court yesterday.

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]]> Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/cooks-u21-netball-set-to-face-world-champs-nz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooks-u21-netball-set-to-face-world-champs-nz Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:02:29 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274489 Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.

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]]> U15 badminton team ready for Pacific Comp https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/badminton/u15-badminton-team-ready-for-pacific-comp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u15-badminton-team-ready-for-pacific-comp Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:54:54 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274392 Cook Islands U15 badminton team is set to compete in the 2025 Pacific Invitational, hosted by Badminton Oceania.

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]]> Cooks U15 brave the Oceania Basketball Cup https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/basketball/cooks-u15-brave-the-oceania-basketball-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooks-u15-brave-the-oceania-basketball-cup https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/basketball/cooks-u15-brave-the-oceania-basketball-cup/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:38:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274349 Cook Islands U15 basketball teams delivered spirited performances at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup 2024, where the men secured an impressive victory over New Caledonia, and the women faced a tough 50-32 loss to Fiji in their final placements in Canberra.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/basketball/cooks-u15-brave-the-oceania-basketball-cup/feed/ 1 Apii Nikao wins Volleyball Rising Stars https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/volleyball/apii-nikao-wins-volleyball-rising-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apii-nikao-wins-volleyball-rising-stars Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:37:23 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274211 Apii Nikao has dominated the Cook Islands Primary Schools Volleyball rising Stars Competition.

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]]> Defying the Odds: 2 women excel in male domain https://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/features/rugby-union/weekend/memory-lane/defying-the-odds-2-women-excel-in-male-domain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defying-the-odds-2-women-excel-in-male-domain Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274044 For years, women have been side-lined in sports administration, especially in rugby—a domain long dominated by men. However, local trailblazers like Francis Toa and Harriet Tuara are breaking barriers, proving that women can excel in leadership roles and transform the rugby landscape. Their stories serve as powerful examples of resilience, passion, and dedication in the face of challenges. Sports reporter Solomone Taukei profiles the pair.

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