By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — Palau’s national basketball teams are set to compete in the 2026 FIBA Micronesian Cups this week as teams from across the region gather in Guam for three days of competition. The men’s and women’s Micronesian Cups are scheduled for Aug. 14-16 in Guam, with Palau joining host Guam and […]
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Airai Hosts 2026 Lmall ra Belias Fishing Derby
AIRAI, Palau — Rough seas tested anglers at the 2026 Lmall ra Belias Fishing Derby on Aug. 8, but Team SO powered through the conditions to claim the Barracuda Category title with a 33-pound catch. Team Misaker – 2nd Place Winner The Palau Sport Fishing Association partnered with Airai State to host the derby at […]
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Palau Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams Earn Four Wins at 2026 Oceania Championships in Guam
By: L.N. Reklai GUAM — Palau’s men’s and women’s national volleyball teams are off to a strong start at the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships, with the women’s team winning both of its opening matches and the men’s team securing its first victory Wednesday. Team Palau Women Volleyball off to great start at the 2026 Oceania […]
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Team OEK wins 2026 Department Softball League
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Team OEK clinched the 2026 Department Softball League championship Friday, capping a season that began April 14 with a ceremonial opening that featured the Honorable Speaker, senators and delegates. The tournament opened when legislative leaders took the field to start play. On July 24, Team OEK finished the schedule […]
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Wallace Worswick’s Basketball Journey Built on Passion, Purpose and a Championship Legacy
By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — For Wallace Worswick, basketball has never been just a game. It has been a lifelong journey fueled by inspiration, discipline, friendship and a desire to give back. Worswick, center, with his Ngatpang team, winning the 3×3 Open Men’s Basketball during 2026 Belau Games. Photo credit: Palau Basketball Federation The […]
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Sonsorol Holds Top Spot as Belau Games Medal Race Heats Up
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 20, 2026)— Sonsorol State continues to set the pace at the 2026 Belau Games, holding onto the overall lead with a commanding medal haul of 64 gold, 36 silver and 25 bronze medals as the competition enters its final stretch. Sonsorol won gold and Silver in the Men’s 400 […]