WELLINGTON, 28 MAY 2026 (PMN) — Tonga’s young athletes are being given a new pathway to the United States through an American football programme training players at a local high school. The initiative is aiming to turn raw talent in the kingdom into education and sporting opportunities overseas. Around 15 players are currently involved, with […]
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PALAU ARCHERY ASSOCIATION TO HOST SECOND CLINIC WEEKEND AHEAD OF BELAU GAMES
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Palau Archery Association will hold the second week of its Learn to Shoot a Bow & Arrow clinic happening at the ending of may, at Aimeliik Nekken Field as archers prepare for the Belau Games this summer. Sessions run 9 a.m. to noon both days. The association encourages […]
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Two presidents, one room, no questions off limits: athletes put governance to the test at the Oceania Athletes Forum
HONIARA, 25 MAY 2026 (ONOC MEDIA)—Following the formal opening of the 2026 Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland, the room quickly shifted from ceremony into conversation. Baklai Temengil-Chilton, President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees IOC President Kirsty Coventry and ONOC President Baklai Temengil-Chilton took their seats alongside emcee Sarah Walker for a session that was […]
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Australian star Travis Bazzana nails monster home run as Cleveland Guardians beat Philadelphia Phillies
In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia’s Travis Bazzana has nailed a monster 125 metre home run during the Cleveland Guardians’s victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bazzana, the top pick in the 2024 draft, had three hits alongside his solo home run in the 3-1 win. The home run helped Cleveland record its eight game in nine attempts, […]
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Team Palau Closes Oceania Championships With Personal Bests, Bronze Medal in Darwin
DARWIN, Australia (May 21, 2026) Team Palau wrapped up competition at the Oceania Championships in Darwin, Australia, with athletes delivering personal bests, strong finishes and a podium appearance against regional competition. Julian, one of the Palau athletes on the track at the Oceania Championships in Darwin, Australia. Photo credit: Palau Athletics Closing out the championships […]
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Olympic Solidarity session puts athletes first as Oceania NOCs streamline funding for the road to LA28 and Brisbane 2032
AUCKLAND, 21 MAY 2026 (ONOC MEDIA)—The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) placed Olympic Solidarity funding at the centre of regional Games preparation today, hosting a dedicated session during the ONOC Workshop on day four of the 2026 ONOC XLVI Annual General Assembly Week at the Hilton Auckland. The session set out a faster, more flexible […]