By: L.N. Reklai
June 15, 2017 (Koror, Palau) Koror State leads in the medals tally after the Athletics events concluded with total of 24 medal, 11 gold, 8 silvers and 5 bronze. Koror dominated 4×400 men and women relay, men and women 10,000 meters, and women’s discus throw.
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Ngarchelong followed with 5 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze, getting gold in Boys 15 and under 100 meter dash, Women 800 meters, Men 35-45 100 meters, and Girls 15 and under 800 meters.
Ngaraard is 3rd with total of 6 medals, 1 gold and 5 bronze. Angaur has 4 medals, 2 silver and 2 bronze. Peleliu gained 2 gold by dominating Women and Men 100 meter dash and 1 bronze in Women 100 meters.
Total of 9 States participated in the Athletics event of the 2017 Belau Games. Other events will begin on June 23, 2017.
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