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Baden bags bronze in 800M in Palau Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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With 14 runners squeezed onto Palau National Stadium’s six-lane oval, and three Fijians blocking her access to the front of the pack, Guam’s Jordan Baden performed beautifully and swiftly during the women’s 800-meter race on Saturday at the 12th...
NBS Samoa Weightlifting Team earn 28 of Samoa’s 59 Total Medals in Palau
Samoa Global News
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July 5, 2025
The NBS Samoa Weightlifting team have ended the Pacific Mini Games 2025 in Palau with another epic performance. Tha National Bank of Samoa Weightlifters earned 28 of Samoa’s 59 total medal tally at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau which is the best...
Tahiti unstoppable at Palau Mini Games as competition nears end - in pictures
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
The 2025 Pacific Mini Games closing ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games Tahiti has surged ahead at the multi-sport regional competition, with a medal haul of 53 gold, 32 silver and 18...
This week in Christian history: Luis Palau NYC event draws 60,000, Thomas More executed
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 6, 2025
Evangelist Luis Palau speaks on stage on the Great Lawn at Central Park on July 11, 2015, in New York City. | The Luis Palau AssociationThroughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred. Each...
SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 6, 2025
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional...
'We're still in disbelief': Tongan archers return home after record-breaking run in Palau
RNZ
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July 5, 2025
Hans Arne Jensen told RNZ Pacific the entire archery squad is still in "disbelief" over what they achieved at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Photo: Facebook / onga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's archery team headed...
Historic medals for Tonga at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga has claimed its first-ever Table Tennis medal and a Heptathlon bronze at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Luani Moeakiola made history by securing a silver medal in the Para Table Tennis division, Tonga’s first medal in the sport at any...
Rising Palau Star Hits Overtime Game Winner in Front of Home Fans
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Confidence is a powerful force, and for Akeelah Ngairakoranges of the Palau Women's U23 3x3 team, it showed on day two at the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania event when she delivered an unforgettable game-winning shot in an...
Indo-Palau Film And Cultural Forum Showcases Island Heritage Through Fashion At 9Th Global Fashion And Design Week
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Noida, India – The Indo-Palau Film and Cultural Forum, in association with the Office of the Consul General of Palau in India, proudly joined hands to celebrate cultural diplomacy through fashion at the 9th Global Fashion...
Palau rises to Sixth in Medal standings, Wrestling Team drives success at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s Wrestling Team powered the nation to sixth place in the overall medal standings at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, collecting 16 of Palau’s 23 medals as of the end of Day 3. Palau’s current tally includes five gold, seven...
Mum's prayers help 16yo Fijian weightlifter win 3 gold medals and smash 9 records in Palau
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Nehemiah Elder won 3 gold medals in the men’s 88kg category. and set nine records on Friday. 4 July 2025. Photo: Facebook / Team Fiji Sixteen-year-old Fijian weightlifter Nehemiah Elder created history in Palau when he set nine new records on his...
Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
Samoa continue to stay in second place with a total haul of 13 gold, four silver and 14 bronze. Photo: Facebook / TeamSamoa Tahiti's dominance in the pool on day four of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror was broken by some golden moments shared...
Mum's prayers helps 16yo Fijian weightlifter win 3 gold medals and smash 9 records in Palau
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Nehemiah Elder won 3 gold medals in the men’s 88kg category. and set nine records on Friday. 4 July 2025. Photo: Facebook / Team Fiji Sixteen-year-old Fijian weightlifter Nehemiah Elder created history in Palau when he set nine new records on his...
It is Still Raining Medals on the Samoa Swimming Team in Palau
Samoa Global News
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July 4, 2025
It’s still raining medals on Day 4 for the Samoa Swimming Team at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Golden girl of swimming, Paige Schendelaar-Kemp has added another GOLD Medal to her Palau collection of honors with a time of 26:59 for the Women’s...
Senator calls for Supplemental Audit of Palau stablecoin project, citing oversight gaps and legal concerns
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Senator Mark Rudimch is calling on the Office of the Public Auditor to conduct a supplemental audit of the Palau Stablecoin Pilot Project, citing serious concerns over legal compliance, use of government resources, and what he...
Team Palau athletes find support and focus at Meyuns Athlete Village
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau — Amid the cheers of competition and the pursuit of gold, Team Palau athletes are finding something just as valuable at the Pacific Mini Games 2025: camaraderie, support, and renewed focus inside their temporary...
Strengthening Taiwan-Palau Friendship
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is proud to present the Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, held from July 11 to 13, 2025, at the Surangel & Son’s Super...
Guam rebounds with 12–7 win over Palau after tough morning loss at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
July 3, 2025- (Koror, Palau) Guam bounced back in a big way Thursday afternoon, defeating Palau 12–7 in their second game of the day at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, held at Nippon Baseball Stadium. The win moves Guam to 2 wins – 1 loss in the...
WOMEN’S 3X3 BASKETBALL TEAM SECURE 1st TOURNAMENT WIN IN PALAU
PNG Haus Bung
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July 4, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team has claimed its first tournament win at Stop 3 of the FIBA Conference 1 series in Palau, delivering a landmark result for PNG and the Pacific sporting community. Since the competition began on 1st...
Wrestlers win two more gold medals in Palau
Talanei
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July 2, 2025
American Samoa’s national anthem was played twice on the 3rd day of competition after our wrestlers won two more gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Latana Sopa clinched gold in the Beach Wresting 90 kg and Amo Loe also captured gold...