Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committee
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The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) (IOC code: COK) is the governing body for sports in Cook Islands and its National Olympic Committee.[1]
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| Country |  Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Code | COK |
| Recognized | 1986 |
| Continental Association | ONOC |
| President | Hugh Richard Graham |
| Secretary General | Owen Lewis |
| Website | www |
Originally founded in 1943 as the Rarotonga Sports Association, the organisation became the Cook Islands Sports Association in 1960.[2] In 1986 it was recognised by the International Olympic Committee and changed its name to the Cook Islands Sports & Olympic Association (CISOA). In 2002 it changed its name to the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee.[2] In 1992 when Lotto was introduced to the Cook Islands, it was used to fund CISOA, with 35% of sales going to the organisation.[3]
Past presidents of the organisation include:[4]
- Kura Strickland (—1979)
- Hugh Henry (1979—1993)
- Terry Hagen (1993—1997)
- John Tierney (1997—2000)
- Tekaotiki Matapo (2000—2009)
- Geoffrey Henry (2009—2012)
- Hugh R. Graham (2012—)
