July 22 2024 – Hundreds of Olympic athletes representing the athletes of the territories of the 206 NOC’s and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team made a powerful call for peace. They gathered in a solemn moment wearing scarfs with the message “Give peace a chance” emphasizing the powerful role that sport can play to foster […]
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IBA president demands Thomas Bach resignation
LAUSANNE (INSIDE THE GAMES) —In an open letter, IBA President Umar Kremlev demanded the immediate resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach and his team. Kremlev has accused Bach of transforming the IOC into a wealthy entity that neglects athletes and sports communities, failing to serve their needs. “Dear IOC members, on behalf of the global […]
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Parisian mayor swims in Seine River to prove its cleanliness days ahead of 2024 Olympics
(ABC-Australia) Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River after months of anticipation to show the river is clean enough to host open-swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics. Daily water quality tests in early June indicated unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria, before recent improvements. What’s next? The Olympics opening ceremony on […]
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Belau Youth Games Closing Ceremony with awards and recognition of STUDENTS ATHLETES
The Belau Youth Games and Festival, featuring over 400 student athletes participating in 11 sporting events, held its closing ceremony on Saturday July 13 at the Palau National Gymnasium. The sports events were held at various sports venues in Koror and Airai, and the Youth Games offered numerous activities and opportunities for learning different sports […]
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PSFA Celebrates Akitaya atTekoi ‘L Beluu Fishing Derby
Drop Off, Koror, Palau – In honor of a beloved fisher, congressman, athlete, youth advocate,and active member of the Palauan community, the Palau Sports Fishing Association held the Tekoi ‘L Beluu Fishing Derby to celebrate the life of the late Senator Regis Akitaya. Eachstate was asked to sponsor a team for this first-of-its-kind Tekoi ‘L […]
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Belau Youth Games Wrap-Up Nears
KOROR, Palau — The Belau Youth Games and Festival concludes Friday, July 12th, and culminates with a closing ceremony on Saturday, July 13th, at 1:30 PM at the Palau National Gymnasium. More than 400 student-athletes participated in 11 sports during the week-long event held at various venues in Koror and Airai. The program offered students […]