Palau was represented at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan from October 15-17, 2026, by swimmer Shawn Dingilius Wallace. This was Shawn’s fifth World Cup appearance. He competed in the 100m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, and 50m Butterfly during the three-day competition. Although this was his first meet of the season, Shawn […]
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Palau Wrestler Competes at U20 World Wrestling Championships
Bratislava, Slovakia — August 23, 2026 Palau’s young wrestling standout Raiden Soaladaob Hobson Decherong represented Palau with pride at the U20 World Wrestling Championships held in Bratislava, Slovakia. As part of his preparation for the World Championships, Decherong spent one week in Japan training and gaining valuable experience before traveling to Slovakia for the competition. […]
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Palau Men’s Volleyball Team Qualifies for Tahiti 2027 Pacific Games
Palau’s men’s national volleyball team has secured a place at the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti after competing in the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Championship in Guam. The qualification marks a significant achievement for the Palau Volleyball Federation and the athletes who spent nearly a year preparing for the regional competition while balancing work, school, family […]
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Olympic Solidarity session puts athletes first as Oceania NOCs streamline funding for the road to LA28 and Brisbane 2032
AUCKLAND, 21 MAY 2026 (ONOC MEDIA)—The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) placed Olympic Solidarity funding at the centre of regional Games preparation today, hosting a dedicated session during the ONOC Workshop on day four of the 2026 ONOC XLVI Annual General Assembly Week at the Hilton Auckland. The session set out a faster, more flexible […]