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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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‘Fruitful talks’ with PNOC: IOC President

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach told Island Times that he had “fruitful talks” with the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) about several cooperation for the development of the country’s sports industry during his visit here last week. Bach, who came to Palau on May 9-10, said that IOC is now supporting seven Palauan […]

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IOC president visits Palau

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach arrived in Palau yesterday, May 9, as part of his Pacific visit. Bach,who is here from Germany for a short two-day visit which will end today, April 10,was welcomed by the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC)President Frank Kyota and PNOC Secretary General and IOC member Baklai Temengil along […]

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