Palau Swimming

We’re officially counting down to the Palau Pacific Resort Open Water Swim Championship on June 20!

Are you ready to take on PPR’s beautiful open water course?

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!

Let’s get those names in and make this third leg of the Grand Prix Series the biggest one yet!

🌊 Palau Pacific Resort Open Water Swim Championship – June 20, 2026 🌊

Join us at Palau Pacific Resort for the third leg of the Grand Prix Swim Series!

✅ Swim at PPR’s beautiful open water course
✅ Lunch included + fun raffle prizes sponsored by Palau Pacific Resort

Special room packages available for swimmers and spectators

Registration is open — you can register by QR code or pick up a paper form at the Meyuns National Pool office.
Combined times from all three legs will decide the Grand Prix winners.

For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Lionfish Open Water Championship – May 23 🏊‍♀️

Yesterday’s event went really well — we were blessed with good weather. The rain came the night before and returned heavily after, but during the competition the sun was shining, the sky was bright blue, and although the ocean was a little wavy, it didn’t stop our swimmers from finishing their routes.

We did have a power shortage that made the certificate ceremony a bit tricky, but it didn’t affect the swimmers’ mood. Certificates are ready and can be picked up anytime at the pool office or during our upcoming Leg 3 PPR event.

👏 Congratulations to all swimmers who achieved their personal swim times or completed the full route. Never giving up is already a big achievement, and we’re proud of each of you.

Results:
5K
Female: 1. Yeonsoo Choi, 2. Zoey Sumor, 3. Hanna Ruluked
Male: 1. Charlie Gibbons, 2. Erungel Williams, 3. Momota Oiterong
3K
Female: 1. Kanan Oya, 2. Rhema Maido
Male: 1. Shinryu Idip, 2. Saku Niro, 3. Xyrus Salii-Debold
1.5K
Female: 1. Ayami Nestor, 2. Elengoi Gibbons, 3. Mayumi Sone
Male: 1. Stephen Swords, 2. Peter Swords, 3. Warren Swords
500m
Female: 1. Mizuki Sadamori, 2. Misaki Moses, 3. Iblai Asanuma
Male: 1. Tori Oya, 2. Techong Etpison, 3. Gustav Morgan
250m
Female: 1. Annemarie Nixon, 2. Kasey Ngiraremiang, 3. Joy Guo
Male: 1. Franson Gibbons, 2. Judah Guo
500m Mask & Fins
Female: 1. Kokoro Kume, 2. Yan Cai
Male: 1. Toshi Tachibana, 2. Tsunenori Aoki
250m Mask & Fins
Female: 1. Harumi Furuhata, 2. Meg Mattson, 3. Dilubech Samil
Male: 1. Yuji Gokan

Big thanks to all our volunteers! Your help made everything run smoothly, and we couldn’t have done it without you.💙

✨ Registration is now open for the PPR Open Water Swim Event, hosted by Palau Pacific Resort. Don’t miss the beautiful venue, the fun swim route, and the great prizes sponsored by Palau Pacific Hotel.

Beach Water Polo Fridays – Join the Fun!

Last Friday was amazing — we had five new friends jump in, some with experience and some brand new to the game. Even those who just came to watch and learn were part of the fun!

We’re inviting YOU to join us at the Meyuns swimming pool for our Friday Beach Water Polo games 5pm-6:30pm.
✅ Free to join
✅ Basic swimming skills required
✅ Beginners and experienced players are welcome

Our national swimmers will be there to teach you the basics if it’s your first time. Don’t miss out — come play, learn, and enjoy the excitement of Beach Water Polo with us!

Lion Fish Championship – May 23, Skojio Meyuns 🏊‍♀️

We’re excited for Leg 2 of our Grand Prix Open Water Swim! This event is free and open to all swimmers.

Distances range from 250m to 5K.
👉 The 250m and 500m events have two categories: swim with mask & fins, or swim without.
👉 Longer distances (1.5K, 3K, 5K) are standard open water races.

We’re counting down — let’s dive in together and make this championship unforgettable! ✨

Opening the Oceania Championship in Suva, Fiji

Our Palau National Swim Team members have come together in Fiji. Seeing their smiling faces, it’s clear they are glad to be together again and preparing to take on the challenge of representing the country.

Palau Swim Team off to Oceania Championships in Fiji. Accompanied by Palau Aquatics Federation Technical Officials Kaoru Ruluked and Judy Otto.

Representing Palau at Oceania Championships- Hanna Ruluked, Charlie Gibbons, Kazuumi Nestor, and meeting the team in Fiji to join the team- Travis Sakurai, Jion Hosei, Shawn Wallace, Yuri Hosei, and Galyah Mikel. All the best to the out Palau Swimmers!