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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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 Athletics raises standards as team prepares for regional competition
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 9, 2026) — Palau’s national track and field athletes were urged to meet higher performance expectations during a meeting with the Palau Athletics Board on Feb. 6, as officials outlined preparations for upcoming regional competitions. The board convened the full national team to recognize athletes’ efforts, introduce four new […]