SALY, Senegal – Elengoi Gibbons made history for Palau at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, becoming the country’s first athlete to compete in triathlon on the Olympic stage. The 17-year-old was the only female athlete representing Palau at the Games. She completed the women’s individual triathlon in 1 hour, 21 minutes and 6 seconds, […]
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𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑂𝑙𝑦𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 | 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 4, 2026 Team Palau continues to make the most of its journey at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with personal bests, valuable learning experiences, new friendships, and preparations for upcoming competitions. SWIMMING | ANOTHER PERSONAL BEST FOR KAZUUMI! Kazuumi Nestor delivered another strong performance in his second event, the […]
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Ngiwal, Melekeok Claim UN Day Youth Softball Championships
By: L.N. Reklai AIRAI, Palau (Oct. 31, 2026) — Strong community support and improving skills were on display at the UN Day youth softball tournament, where Ngiwal and Melekeok captured championship titles in their respective age divisions. Ngiwal Kidz claimed the championship in the 14-and-under division, with Airai finishing second and Ngaraard taking third place. […]
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Palauan runners take second, third as Palau hosts first API Championships
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “I’m proud of being able to make it to top 3, but I know I’m more capable compared to the performance I had,” Palauan runner Kraven Ngirchomlei said after finishing second in the boys’ 5-kilometer race at the Asia Pacific Invitational (API) Cross Country Championships, marking the first time […]
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Typhoon Champi forces early schedule for Guam Micro Cup outrigger canoe race
Palauan paddlers compete in modified knockout format as organizers prioritize safety By: Summer Kennard AGANA, Guam – “ I was happy to hear that the races had been moved earlier because it meant we would still have the opportunity to compete,” said Kedals Reklai of Palau’s AMF outrigger canoe club, after organizers moved Guam’s Micro […]
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Ngiwal youth softball team rebounds with doubleheader sweep at UN Day Games
By: Laurel Marewibuel AIRAI, Palau (October 25, 2026) — Ngiwal’s 14-and-under youth softball team overcame a Saturday loss to close the United Nations Day Games, sponsored by Ngermid Empowered, with two decisive victories, keeping its championship hopes alive at Yelch Baseball Field. The Ngiwal Kidz opened the weekend tournament Friday with a victory over Ngaraard. […]