With commitment confirmation and the support from National Sports Federations, Palau NOC, athletes, and key partners, seven respective sports have confirmed to participate in the Mini Pacific Games now set and confirmed for Saipan from June 17-25, 2022. The sports of Athletics, Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Triathlon, Va’a Canoe, and Weightlifting make up the Team 22 from Palau. With the theme for Saipan Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022 “Rising Up to the Challenge – The Games are On” , Palau Team is looking forward to the games.
The Teams have been training and final selections to take place in April. Team Palau Chef De Mission Alonz Moses is meeting regularly with Team coaches in finalizing preparation plans and budget, and fundraising activities in the next few weeks. For more information about Palau Team 22 Mini Games Saipan, please contact the Palau NOC Office at 488-6562 and talk to Stephanie Ngirchoimei. Mini games website https://northernmarianas2022.com/
In other sports news, the national sports federations and Palau NOC have confirmed to host Belau Youth Games and Festival in July this year targeting under 19years old in respective sports events. The confirmed date for the youth games is July 1-8, 2022.