Irene Tupuna

Irene Tupuna, also known as Matangaro Tupuna, is an international lawn bowler from the Cook Islands. She was born on 18 September 1959 at Kimiangatau on the island of Mauke. Her best recorded result is a bronze medal in the triples at the 2007 Asia Pacific Bowls Championships, held in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has also been selected to represent the Cook Islands at two Commonwealth Games, competing in the singles at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and in the triples and fours at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Her profile shows a long career for a small Pacific nation, with results coming mostly from the Asia Pacific championships and the Games.