Cook Islands Bowls

Tonight they begin their journey to The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland ✈️

- Wishing Lawn Bowls and the rest of the athletes all the BEST 🔥

GOODLUCK Team Cook Islands 🇨🇰

World Bowls recently donated mats and jacks to bowlers in the Cook Islands, with International Technical Officer John Roberts also sharing his knowledge and experience during a training session with the Cook Islands squad.

Read more on the World Bowls website: https://www.worldbowls.com/world-bowls-supports-bowls-development-in-the-cook-islands/

What an absolute masterclass of bowls! The 2026 National 4s Championship has officially wrapped up, and what a spectacular week of competition it was at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.

Huge congratulations to our newly crowned Men’s National 4s Champions! 🏆PUKAPUKA🥇 You dug deep when it mattered most, played some sensational shots under pressure, and thoroughly earned your spot on the top.

A special history-making shoutout goes to the Rakahanga women’s team, who have just claimed the title for an incredible five years in a row! 🏆 To dominate the national stage for five straight years is an unbelievable achievement. Talk about a dynasty! 🔥

To our runners-up mens & womens, thank you for putting on an epic fight—unlucky today, but what an absolute show you put on! You went toe-to-toe with the best, pushed the champions right to the wire, and played some unbelievable, clutch bowls when the pressure was dialed up to the max. You made the finals an absolute spectacle, and you should hold your heads incredibly high! 🥈🔥💪

A huge round of applause must also go to our 3rd and 4th placing teams! 🥉 Make no mistake, reaching the final four in a national tournament is a massive achievement on its own. You played your hearts out, pushed the finalists to the absolute limit, and should be incredibly proud of the top-tier bowls you delivered . 👏👏

A huge thank you to everyone who made it a success:

Our Umpires & Tournament Directors: Thank you for your sharp eyes, long hours, and for keeping the games fair, smooth, and running right on time.

The Players: Thank you for traveling from near and far, bringing your A-game, and putting on an absolute masterclass of bowls.💯

The Supporters: You brought the energy, packed the banks, and made the atmosphere absolutely electric! 🔊🎉

Rarotonga Bowling Club: A massive thank you to RBC for the hire of your facility and our green keepers 🔥

Time to celebrate a fantastic tournament. See you all at the club for the next one! 🥂

Who is taking home the Men’s & Womens National 4s Championship 2026 🥇

After some absolutely massive semi-final matches, our men’s and women’s finalists are locked in. The standard of bowls today has been unreal, and the finals will be even more exciting 🔥

Come on down to the Rarotonga bowling club at 5pm tomorrow, support your team , and enjoy the action. You won't regret making the trip! 🔊👏

Let's Go Team Cook Islands 🇨🇰

Commonwealth Games 2026

Today, we are proud to officially announce the Full Team list of athletes selected to represent the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.

These athletes have earned the honour of wearing our colours through their commitment, sacrifice, perseverance and performances on the international stage. For some, this will be their first Commonwealth Games experience. For others, it is another opportunity to proudly represent our nation and inspire the next generation of Cook Islands athletes.

Representing the Cook Islands in Glasgow are:

Weightlifting
• Matanoko McDonald*

Athletics
• Piritau Nga*
• Estelle Short*
• Max Teuruaa*
• Samasoni Hewitt*

Aquatics
• Lanihei Connolly
• Mia Laban*
• Carter Makira*
• Jacob Story*

Lawn Bowls
• Emily Jim
• Teokotai Jim
• Vasie Poila*
• Royden Aperau
• Jason Lindsay
• Epii Poila*

(* First Commonwealth Games)

Behind every athlete is a team of coaches, families, supporters, volunteers and national federations who have helped make this journey possible. We acknowledge and thank each of you for your contribution.

As we continue our preparations towards Glasgow, we invite all Cook Islanders, both at home and abroad, to get behind Team Cook Islands and follow their journey.

Ko matou teia, te pupu Kuki Airani.

We are Team Cook Islands.