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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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 […]
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Palau’s Pacific Mini Games Success Earns Regional Recognition at Oceania Olympic Assembly
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau’s successful hosting of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games received regional recognition during the annual assembly of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) in Auckland, New Zealand, highlighting the island nation’s growing role in sports development across Oceania. During the assembly, Pacific Games Council Chief Executive Officer Andrew Minogue […]
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Palau wrestling team wins 22 medals at Oceania Championships and Open in Samoa
Back-to-back tournaments showcase dominance across freestyle, Greco-Roman and beach wrestling APIA, Samoa (March 30, 2026) — “Competing in back-to-back tournaments was one of the toughest challenges our athletes have faced,” Head Coach John Tarkong Jr. said, as Palau’s wrestling team capped a historic two-week campaign with 22 medals at the 2026 Oceania Wrestling Championships and […]