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Ngermalk Park in Palau upgraded to host International Beach Volleyball competitions
KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2025) — The beach volleyball venue at Ngermalk Park in Koror has been officially recognized as a Centre of Excellence for volleyball in Oceania, following a landmark agreement signed Tuesday between Palauan and international...

Whipps Praises Australia as Key Partner in Palau’s Progress
Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau emphasized the value of long-standing partnerships with countries like Australia during a recent address, highlighting decades of collaboration in areas ranging from sports development to...
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'
President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...

Wrestlers win 19 medals in Palau, Team AS returns home tonight
The President of the American Samoa Wrestling Federation, and also secretary General of the American Samoa National Olympic Committee Vaiala Ethan Lake issued this report on American Samoa Wrestling Team at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau....

Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games sets a zero tolerance standard against abuse and harassment
In a milestone for sport in the region, safeguarding is being integrated into every aspect of a Pacific Games for the first time, from pre-Games training to on-ground support during the event. This year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau feature close...

Palau dominates Guam 8–1 to capture Baseball Gold at Pacific Mini Games
KOROR, Palau — Palau stormed past Guam with a commanding 8–1 win in the gold medal game of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games baseball tournament, capping off a dramatic final with a dominant seventh-inning performance and strong pitching in front of a...

‘True sportsmanship’: Chef de mission Short praises Team Cook Islands
Samasoni Mose Hewitt won gold in the Open Men High Jump at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. ACI/25070813 As the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau ended yesterday, Chef de Mission Mark Short says he was extremely proud of the athletes that...

Fiji men punch tickets to U23 World Cup and Commonwealth Games in stunning fashion
KOROR (Palau) - Fiji's men's 3x3 team have claimed direct qualification to the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, capping off a thrilling campaign with a dramatic title run at the Pacific Mini Games. The victory is a...

Tonga's archery team shines in Palau
Reporting from Team Tonga in Palau Tonga's archers shone at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, winning 10 medals, including two golds for Arne Jensen. The archers, who returned home Monday at the end of their competition, are leading...

Third gold for Tonga in women’s shot put at Palau Mini Games
Ata Maama Tu’utafaiva has made history by winning gold in the women’s shot put at the Pacific Mini Games 2025. Her massive throw secured the top spot on the podium, delivering a proud moment for the Kingdom. “Ata delivered a golden moment for Team...

Jazz greats are lighting up Valencia this summer as Palau Festival returns
SOME of the biggest names in international jazz have descended on Valencia this summer for the 28th edition of the city’s celebrated Palau de la Música Jazz Festival. Running from June 12 to July 27, the festival features a world-class lineup...

“This is my Sport”
Koror, Palau — July 7, 2025- As the Pacific Mini Games captivate audiences across the region with displays of athleticism and national pride, Dibuk Seid found herself reflecting on what sport truly meant to her. While others raced on tracks and...

Athletes enjoy Palauan hospitality on Rest Day during Pacific Mini Games
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— Sunday was a day of rest and celebration for athletes from the 23 Pacific Island nations and territories competing in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. As part of Palau’s cultural program, each of Palau’s...

Palau rises to Sixth in Medal standings, Wrestling Team drives success at Pacific Mini Games
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...
Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool
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...

Inside Le Bal d’Été at the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs, Art Directed by Sofia Coppola
Haute Couture Week in Paris got an enchanting early start on Sunday, July 6, with the inaugural Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs—a cinematic evening conceived by none other than Sofia Coppola. Held inside the nave of the museum, the...

BE OPEN Art: the winners of the Oceania regional competition revealed
LUGANO, Switzerland, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online non-profit gallery set up by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, announces the winners of the 2nd stage in this year's BE OPEN Regional Art, the competition for...

NBS Samoa Weightlifting Team earn 28 of Samoa’s 59 Total Medals in Palau
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
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...

SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
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...