The women’s 100 meters semifinals are currently underway at the Tereora National Stadium in the Cook Islands.

Makelesi Bulikiobo is tipped to qualify for this afternoon's final and is also the favourite for the Gold.

Her challenge could come from her own team mates of Salote Niulevu.

The men’s 100 meters final will start straight after the women’s semis.

Niko Verekauta who clocked the fastest time of 10.73 seconds in the heats yesterday should progress to the final with the likes of Banuve Tabakaucoro and Mataiasi Savou.

Tabakaucoro said semifinal races are always tough but he can do his best to reach the finals.