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”
Category Archives: Shuttle Time
Humans of Shuttle Time: Thomas Mereana-Ngauru – Cook Islands
Pictured: Thomas Mereana-Ngauru (left) distributing Shuttle Time equipment across the Cook Islands The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Thomas Mereana-Ngauru, President and Shuttle Time National Coordinator for Badminton Cook Islands, first found badminton in New Zealand at his school during the 70s. DespiteContinue reading “Humans of Shuttle Time: Thomas Mereana-Ngauru – Cook Islands”
Shuttle Time Bounces Back After COVID19 Takes Over
The Pacific Islands are a unique group of countries and islands. They are tucked away in the western- and eastern-most parts of the world, with some countries crossing the international date line. The Cook Islands is one of the last countries in the world to see out the day but they are also one ofContinue reading “Shuttle Time Bounces Back After COVID19 Takes Over”
BWF Shuttle Time Project of the Month July 2020: Cook Islands bounces back after COVID19 takes over
The Pacific Islands are a unique group of countries and islands. They are tucked away in the westernmost and easternmost parts of the world, with some countries crossing the international date line. Among the remoteness, the Cook Islands are one of the last countries in the world to see out the day. They are also one ofContinue reading “BWF Shuttle Time Project of the Month July 2020: Cook Islands bounces back after COVID19 takes over”
BWF Shuttle Time helps schools to extend sports curriculum in Aitutaki, Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are one of the many countries in the Pacific that are formed of multiple islands – another challenge faced by our Member Associations when promoting BWF Shuttle Time among their communities. Cook Islands Badminton recently extended their reach to Aitutaki, known locally as ‘a little paradise’, which is home to approximately 1800 people. TheContinue reading “BWF Shuttle Time helps schools to extend sports curriculum in Aitutaki, Cook Islands”
