Coat of arms of the Cook Islands orators during traditional discourses, respectively symbolizing Christianity and the richness of Cook Islands' tradition, placed in saltire behind the shield. The coat of arms was designed by Papa Motu Kora, a mataiapo, a traditional chiefly title from the village of Matavera in Rarotonga. Coat of arms of the Cook Islands The coat of arms of the Cook Islands has a shield as its focal point. The shield is blue with fifteen white stars arranged in a circle, as found on the national flag, and is supported by a flying fish ("maroro") and a white tern ("kakaia"). The helmet is an
Cook Islands at the 2012 Summer Olympics at an Olympic event. Slalom and sprint canoeing was the nation's only sport to debut at these Olympic games. Laser Radial sailor Helema Williams was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Cook Islands, however, has yet to win an Olympic medal. The Cook Islands have qualified boats for the following events. Cook Islands has qualified 1 boat for each of the following events The Cook Islands has gained two "Universality places" from the FINA. Cook Islands at the 2012 Summer Olympics Cook Islands, represented by eight athletes, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July