Palau National Olympic Committee

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April 07, 2025;

In preparation for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games, PPUC has donated to Team Palau to help provide athletes with the essential uniforms and gears to use during the games. 🥳

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇

The U18 Beach Volleyball Championships is underway in Honiara, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 from April 6-9, 2025! This landmark event is a collaboration between the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Association (OZVA), FIVB, and Olympic Solidarity through the Youth Athlete Development Programme.

Young athletes from 13 nations will showcase their talents with 12 men's and 7 women's teams competing, including:

American Samoa 🇦🇸 | Australia 🇦🇺 | Cook Islands 🇨🇰 | Guam 🇬🇺 | Kiribati 🇰🇮 | Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 | Palau 🇵🇼 | Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 | Samoa 🇼🇸 | Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 | Tonga 🇹🇴 | Tuvalu 🇹🇻 | Vanuatu 🇻🇺

Beyond the competition, the Solomon Islands NOC will host technical courses for referees and conduct development surveys for coaches, ensuring a lasting legacy for volleyball in our region.

Join us in supporting Oceania's rising beach volleyball stars!


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𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬' 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

Palau Olympians and Athletes Commission (POAC) Vice President Anthony Rudimch and Executive Member Sydney Francisco, OLY are representing Palau at the 6th Continental Athletes' Forum, currently taking place in Fiji. They have joined athletes from across Oceania to discuss key issues impacting athletes' welfare, leadership, and safeguarding.

Hosted by the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) Athletes' Commission in partnership with Athlete365, the forum aims to empower athletes to play an active role in shaping the future of sport in the region. Through discussions, workshops, and collaborations, the forum will provide insights and resources for athletes to lead and advocate for their peers across Oceania.

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𝐔𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Oct 18th 2024 - The Palau National Olympic Committee with the Organizing Committee of the Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 proudly announces the appointment of Uchel Tmetuchl, President of Palau Athletics, as the Chairman for the Sports Committee overseeing the 12 Sports programs in the Pacific Mini Games 2025.

As Chairman, Mr. Tmetuchl will collaborate closely with the Sports Tournament Directors to ensure that all competitions meet the standards of sports respective international federations rules and regulations, and serve the best interests of the athletes participating in the Games. His role is crucial in guiding the National Sports Federations to prepare for a successful event, ensuring that the sport also aligns with the requirements set by the Pacific Games Council.

The Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 will feature 12 sports, including Athletics, Archery, Baseball and Softball, Basketball 3X3, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Indoor and Beach Volleyball, Va'a (Canoe), Weightlifting, and Wrestling. With his extensive background in athletics and sports leadership, Chairman Tmetuchl is well equipped to oversee the preparation and delivery of these competitions for the benefit of athletes and the broader sports community.

The Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 is set to showcase the best of the region's talent and provide a platform for athletes to shine across multiple sports disciplines. For more information about Team Palau and the Pacific Mini Games, please contact the Palau NOC Office at 488-6562.

The Call out for TEAM PALAU ATHLETES is still open and tryouts for sports is still open. Join Team Palau NOW and make a Difference.

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𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞

Oct 18, 2024 - The Palau National Olympic Committee (Palau NOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hila Asanuma, President of the Volleyball Federation of Palau and a Director of the Palau NOC Executive Board to the Pacific Games Council Technical & Human Resources Committee for the 2024-2028 term. This appointment reflects Ms. Asanuma's extensive experience and commitment to the development of sports in Palau and across the Pacific region.

As an executive member of the Palau NOC Board of Directors, Ms. Asanuma has been a key figure in promoting and supporting the growth of volleyball and other sports throughout the nation. Her role will involve collaborating closely with the Pacific Games Council to support and guide sports programs across the Pacific region, particularly in Palau as we prepare to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games next year. Ms. Asanuma brings a wealth of professional expertise in law, combined with her leadership in sports administration, will greatly benefit the Pacific Games Council by enhancing the role of governance, structure, and support of sports programs across the Pacific region.

Ms. Asanuma's appointment marks an important step in strengthening Palau's presence in regional sports organizations and Palau sports development.

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𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬

Koror, Palau – The Palau National Olympic Committee (NOC) with support of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, hosted the first Team Palau gathering on October 15th at the Palau National Gymnasium, marking the beginning of preparations for the Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025.

The event attracted over 150 athletes from various sports disciplines, all eager to represent Palau at the upcoming games. The sports in the programs for the games are Athletics, Archery, Judo, Basketball 3x3, Beach & Indoor Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Table Tennis, Swimming, Triathlon, Va'a (Canoe), Weightlifting and Wrestling.

The gathering of Athletes opened with a welcoming address by Frank Kyota, President of the Palau NOC, who expressed his enthusiasm and support for the athletes. He emphasized the importance of unity and commitment as Team Palau prepares to compete on home soil in the Pacific Mini Games 2025. A special message was delivered by Dr. Patrick Tellei, Chairman of the Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 Organizing Committee, who encouraged the athletes to embrace this opportunity to showcase their talent and bring pride to Palau. Dr. Tellei highlighted the significance of the games for the local community and the Pacific region.

Secretary General Baklai Temengil presented the sports programs for the Palau 2025 games, outlining the training schedules, goals, and expectations for Team Palau athletes. She emphasized the importance of dedication, hard work, and most importantly, commitment.

The Team Palau sign-up event marks a significant step forward in building a strong and competitive national team for the Pacific Mini Games 2025, set to take place from June 29th to July 9th, 2025. The Palau NOC with the 2025 Pacific Mini Games Organizing Committee, and Team Palau 2025, extends its gratitude to all participants and looks forward to seeing Team Palau excel on the regional stage.

For more information about Team Palau and the Pacific Mini Games, please contact the Palau NOC Office at 488-6562. The Call out for Athletes is still open and tryouts for sports is still open. Join Team Palau NOW and make a Difference.

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2025 Palau Mini Games Organizing Committee meeting with Pacific Games Council Executive Members

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘂

𝐾𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑟, 𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑢 - 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 3, 2024 — Members of the Pacific Games Council have visited various sports venues across Palau as part of the country’s preparations to host the Pacific Mini Games from June 29 to July 9, 2025. The delegates are in Palau for the Pacific Games General Assembly, taking place this week.

The General Assembly agenda includes updates on Palau’s hosting of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti, as well as discussions on bids and the selection of future games. An election for the Pacific Games Council’s executive board members is also part of this week’s proceedings.

Council members have been in Palau for a week, with many of them joining in the nation’s Independence Day celebrations. The meetings are scheduled to conclude by the end of the week, with most of the members departing on Friday and Saturday.

For further information on the Pacific Games Council meeting or the Pacific Mini Games 2025 in Palau, please contact the Palau National Olympic Committee at (680) 488-6562 or via email at [email protected].

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