SPORTS TOURISM. Although Konqer 2018 was largely participated by residents of Palau, it was one of the initiatives undertaken by the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) to diversify tourist experience in Palau through sports tourism, among others. In the photo were participants of Konqer 2018, helping each other complete an obstacle. (Rhealyn C. Pojas/File Photo)

(Koror, PW) – Palau Visitors Authority received first sponsorship from Palau Shipping Company, Inc. for this year’s KONQER obstacle course challenge.

KONQER, the largest obstacle course race event in the region, is coming back to Palau for the third time. The theme for this year’s course is Zombie Apocalypse. The obstacle course challenge will continue to promote wellness through play, with fun, inventive signature obstacles as well as real-life physical and mental challenges that you might face during a zombie apocalypse! The event will end in Palau with Chapter 3, “Attack”, on November 30th to December 1st 2019.

Palau Shipping Company, Inc. is one of the country’s shipping agents based in Malakal, Koror that specializes in the shipping of goods and merchandise to and from the country. Mr. Wilbert Kamerang, Assistant Manager at Palau Shipping Company Inc., presented their donation to Kadoi Ruluked, Operations & Programs Directorat Palau Visitor Authoritythis morning at their Malakal office. Their sponsorship and donation will go towards 2019 KONQER Palau planning efforts.

If you are looking to sponsor by way of monetary, in-kind or barter donation, please contact Ms. Alessa T. Aguon, Marketing & Programs Manager, at 488-1930/2793 / 775-4121 or by email alessa@pristineparadisepalau.com at any time. (PR)