By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 17, 2026) — A petition calling for women to be allowed to compete in the Belau Games 2026 spearfishing competition has gained more than 600 signatures, but organizers have rejected the request, saying the decision came after competition plans, athlete registration and safety requirements had already been finalized. The […]
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Nestor leads women’s 400-meter field in close finish
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — Maki Nestor of Sonsorol won the women’s 400-meter final Thursday evening at the 2026 Belau Games, clocking 1:10.32 in one of the tightest races of the masters athletics program. Aimeliik’s Kiralynn Ngirchomlei took silver in 1:10.59, finishing just 0.27 seconds off the pace. Ngaraard’s Teriana Chinn rounded out the […]
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Koshiba edges rivals in tightly contested women’s 60-meter final
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — Speed and precision defined the women’s 60-meter final Thursday evening as Koror’s Peoria Koshiba sprinted to victory in one of the closest races of Day 5 at the 2026 Belau Games athletics competition. Koshiba crossed the finish line in 9.62 seconds, narrowly defeating Ngaraard’s Taina Yano, who […]
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Belau Games Open With 1,200 Athletes, All 16 States Competing
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 13, 2026) — All 16 states of Palau are competing in this year’s Belau Games, with about 1,200 athletes taking part in the multi-day competition that officially opened Monday evening at the National Oval–Palau Track & Field. Athletes representing different states at the 2026 Belau Games. Featured here […]
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Belau Games Opening Ceremony Moved to July 13
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 9, 2026) — The opening ceremony for the 2026 Belau Games has been pushed back to Monday, July 13, the Palau National Olympic Committee announced, shifting the start date roughly a week later than originally planned. Spectators and players watching sports that commenced a week before the official […]
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Belau Games Set to Open July 9, Coinciding With Constitutional Day
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 6, 2026) — The Belau Games will run July 9-19, Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) President Frank Kyota announced on a radio talk show. PNOC President Kyota and Vice President Chilton update Palau on the upcoming Belau Games 2026. Photo credit: Palau Wave Radio Kyota said the opening […]