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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Team Palau Closes Oceania Championships With Personal Bests, Bronze Medal in Darwin
DARWIN, Australia (May 21, 2026) Team Palau wrapped up competition at the Oceania Championships in Darwin, Australia, with athletes delivering personal bests, strong finishes and a podium appearance against regional competition. Julian, one of the Palau athletes on the track at the Oceania Championships in Darwin, Australia. Photo credit: Palau Athletics Closing out the championships […]
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Palau’s Rising Team Spirit Shines Through at Oceania Championships 15th May 2026 Team Palau left the Oceania Swimming Championships in Fiji with more than personal bests and finals appearances. Across the week, the squad showcased determination, resilience and a close-knit team culture that shined bright in and out of the pool, with swimmers supporting one […]
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Record Five Nations Compete as Palau’s Mark Taksiau Races in UCI Oceania Championships
Triathlon champion represents Palau in elite regional cycling showdown Koror, Palau (April 9, 2026) — Palauan cyclist Mark Taksiau, fresh off his victory at the 2026 Palau Sprint Triathlon featuring a 20-kilometer bike leg, is now representing the country at the 2026 Oceania Road Championships in Brisbane, Australia, where he is competing in a UCI-sanctioned […]
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Palau Media Council Names Baklai Temengil-Chilton Most Impactful Person of the Year 2025
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (January 6, 2026) — The Palau Media Council has named Baklai Temengil-Chilton, president of the Oceania National Olympic Committees and secretary general of the Palau National Olympic Committee, as its Most Impactful Person of the Year 2025, citing her long-term influence on youth, sports development and leadership across Palau and […]