As of June 20, Palau is tied with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) for 3rd place in the medal counts at the 2024 MicroGames, with each nation securing 59 medals.
Palau’s medal tally includes 6 gold, 35 silver, and 18 bronze medals.
The Palau Table Tennis team demonstrated remarkable dedication, playing until 2 AM to earn their gold medal.
Palau’s Spearfishing team won the silver medal with a total catch weight of 157 lbs.
In indoor volleyball, both Palau’s men’s and women’s teams showcased their skills on the first day of the competition. The women’s team triumphed over Nauru in 4 sets, while the men’s team also secured victory in 4 sets against Kosrae.
The current leader in the medal standings is CNMI with 65 medals, followed by Nauru with 62 medals. Despite being in second place, Nauru has the highest number of gold medals, totaling 45. (By: L.N. Reklai)