NEW YORK, 06 APRIL 2026 (UN NEWS CENTER) — The 2026 World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a few miles away from UN Headquarters where, on Wednesday, elite athletes and sports administrators spoke about the power of football and other international sports to change the world for the […]
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Masters Twilight Competition Invites Adults 40+ to Return to the Track
Koror, Palau — The Palau Athletics community is proud to invite adults aged 40 and above to participate in the Masters Twilight Competition, a fun and inclusive track and field event designed to promote fitness, connection, and community spirit. Open to teams from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, the competition encourages participants of […]
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Lakers lose Luka Dončić to hamstring injury as NBA play-offs approach
In short: (ABC-Australia) Luka Dončić injured his left hamstring during the Lakers’ 139-96 loss to the Thunder on Friday AEDT. Dončić will miss at least the remainder of the Lakers’ regular season. The Slovenian was named the NBA’s Western Conference player of the month for March. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/nba-los-angeles-lakers-lose-luka-doncic-to-injury/106531272 Luka Dončić will miss the rest of the […]
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Palau wrestling team wins 22 medals at Oceania Championships and Open in Samoa
Back-to-back tournaments showcase dominance across freestyle, Greco-Roman and beach wrestling APIA, Samoa (March 30, 2026) — “Competing in back-to-back tournaments was one of the toughest challenges our athletes have faced,” Head Coach John Tarkong Jr. said, as Palau’s wrestling team capped a historic two-week campaign with 22 medals at the 2026 Oceania Wrestling Championships and […]
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New Partnership Announcement – Basketball For Good in Palau
Palau Basketball Federation, FIBA Oceania, Basketball Australia and the Australian Embassy are pleased to announce a new three-year partnership to expand opportunities for young people across Palau through the Basketball for Good program. Building on Palau’s successful hosting of the first Oceania edition of the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League during the 2025 Pacific Mini […]
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Palau Sailing Club Receives Major Equipment Boost, Expanding Pathway for Young Athletes
Japan-backed donation strengthens training and Olympic ambitions for local sailors By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (March 19, 2026) — The Palau Sailing Club has received a significant boost to its youth development program following a major equipment donation from the Japan Palau Youth Sailing Club, signaling increased investment in the country’s growing sailing community. The […]