By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Aug. 24, 2026) — For Jerry Ngiraremiang, being named to the Micro Cup All-Star Five was an unexpected honor — and one he says belongs as much to his teammates as it does to him. Ngiraremiang said he was surprised to be selected among the tournament’s top five players, given […]
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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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Palau returns to Micronesian Cup as regional basketball competition begins
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — Palau’s national basketball teams are set to compete in the 2026 FIBA Micronesian Cups this week as teams from across the region gather in Guam for three days of competition. The men’s and women’s Micronesian Cups are scheduled for Aug. 14-16 in Guam, with Palau joining host Guam and […]
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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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Belau Games Committee denies request to add women’s spearfishing event, cites timing and finalized rules
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 17, 2026) — A petition calling for women to be allowed to compete in the Belau Games 2026 spearfishing competition has gained more than 600 signatures, but organizers have rejected the request, saying the decision came after competition plans, athlete registration and safety requirements had already been finalized. The […]
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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 […]