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International Day of Families: The Akavi’s use badminton to instil core values

Pictured: Members of the Akavi family storm to the top of the podium at the Cook Islands Games 2020 The International Day of Families is a movement observed by the United Nations to raise awareness around the importance of communities and families and their significant impacts on one another. Jean and Daniel Akavi, from theContinue reading “International Day of Families: The Akavi’s use badminton to instil core values”

Badminton boosting internal culture with Air New Zealand

Badminton has soared in popularity in the Cook Islands over the last two years. Particularly as the non-contact sport identified opportunities to capitalise on the COVID-19 lockdowns and guidelines that restricted the country’s prevalent contact sports (rugby and soccer) in early 2020. Shuttle Time (a grassroots badminton initiative) and player development remain at the core of Badminton CookContinue reading “Badminton boosting internal culture with Air New Zealand”

Students showcase their talent at the sixth Annual College Tournament

Secondary schools students from around Rarotonga came together to battle it out in the sixth Annual College Badminton Tournament on Friday 10 June at the National Sports Arena. The excellent initiative developed by Badminton Cook Islands enjoyed its sixth year in 2021, making a prominent revival following last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading “Students showcase their talent at the sixth Annual College Tournament”