WASHINGTON, 14 JUNE 2021 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—The United States has formally announced that it is going to bid for the Rugby World Cup, which could potentially help expand the footprint of the sport into a lucrative new market.According to USA Rugby, they have been accepted as a candidate to officially bid for the men’s event […]
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Palau backs Japan’s effort to stage Tokyo Olympics
Palau is supporting Japan’s plan to proceed with hosting the Tokyo Olympics next month, despite calls to cancel the games. President Surangel Whipps Jr. told the local reporters last week that the athletes competing in Tokyo Olympics together with their coaches “can participate safely.” Whipps also said the team going to the Olympics are all vaccinated. […]
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Quite The Catch: PSFA President’s Day Derby
Koror, Palau, June 6, 2021 – The Palau Sports Fishing Association (PSFA) celebrated our nation’s leaders in the 2021 President’s Day fishing derby on Sunday. The long awaited derby began with an early morning start at Drop Off Bar & Grill. 24 teams launched from the NECO Marine for a day of trolling, aiming to […]
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Seven for Simone; Biles claims another US Gymnastics title
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Simone Biles toned it down. A little anyway. And soared even higher.The 24-year-old gymnastics superstar claimed her record seventh U.S. title Sunday night, delivering another stunning — and stunningly easy — performance that served little doubt the pressure surrounding her bid to become the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic […]
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Yuka Saso wins US Women’s Open on 3rd playoff hole
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yuka Saso modeled her golf game after Rory McIlroy, spending hours watching videos of his swing before going to bed each night in order to perfect her own.All that work paid off and now Saso is a U.S. Open champion just like her idol thanks to a clutch playoff putt after […]
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Belau Games Preparation finalized, and 1st event starts Today, June 3rd
The 13th Belau National Games preparation is getting finalized this week, with opening ceremony set for Thursday June 10th at 5pm at the Palau National Track and Field Stadium and closing ceremony on June 20th. With many sporting events happening and new sports programs, such as 3×3 Basketball events, some sports will start early. The […]