By Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 14, 2026) — Palau High School seniors Dechel Ngirblekuu and Kainan Mendiola opened the 2026 Belau Interscholastic Athletic Association (BIIAA) cross country season with first-place finishes in the girls and boys 5K at the Sept. 9 meet hosted by Emmaus-Bethania High School. Kainan Mendiola finished first overall, winning the […]
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Team OEK wins 2026 Department Softball League
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Team OEK clinched the 2026 Department Softball League championship Friday, capping a season that began April 14 with a ceremonial opening that featured the Honorable Speaker, senators and delegates. The tournament opened when legislative leaders took the field to start play. On July 24, Team OEK finished the schedule […]
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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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Airai ACES Rally for Extra-Inning Victory, Move Within One Win of Championship
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — The Airai ACES moved one step closer to the championship Wednesday night, outlasting Ngermid 10-9 in an 11-inning thriller in Game 3 of the best-of-five title series at Palau Nippon Stadium. The victory gives Airai a 2-1 series lead and puts the ACES one win away from securing the […]
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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 […]