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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Masters Twilight Competition Invites Adults 40+ to Return to the Track
Koror, Palau — The Palau Athletics community is proud to invite adults aged 40 and above to participate in the Masters Twilight Competition, a fun and inclusive track and field event designed to promote fitness, connection, and community spirit. Open to teams from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, the competition encourages participants of […]
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Palau Athletics Aims to Build Healthier Nation, One Lap at a Time
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “After all, many of us are strong and built for it, thanks to our ancestors!” Coach Maggie, a Palau Athletics board member, rallied supporters with this rallying cry for the island nation’s new Master’s Program. Palau Athletics Master’s Program is a track program designed to encourage middle aged and […]