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2005 South Pacific Mini Games
The VII South Pacific Mini Games were held July 25-August 4, 2005 in Palau. Torch lighter was athlete Christopher Silas Adolf, Palau's first Olympian. Participating countries Tahiti and Tokelau did not send teams to the games, with Tahiti citing a need to conserve costs. Sports 12 sports were contested at the 2005 Pacific Mini Games: Note: Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of events in each sport. Final medal table New Caledonia dominated the medal tally, finishing ahead of Fiji. The small nation of Nauru finished in third place with 18 gold medals; all of them gold and won in the weightlifting competition. Host nation Palau also won 18 medals and finished in sixth position on the table. Notes : : : Basketball was included in the 2005 Mini Games in lieu of the FIBA Oceania Tournament. : : : : : : : : : : As per the Pacific Games Charter: :# Only when five or more competitors compete in an event, will the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal be awarded. :# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koror
Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Palau’s most populous state. History In the oral tradition of Palau, Koror is one of the children of Milad, and thus occupies an important position in traditional belief. In addition, Koror is the home of the clan of the Ibedul, the high chief of Palau. Several traditional villages in Koror span the volcanic and rock island portions. Many of the stone platforms , odesongel, serve as clan cemeteries, and other stone features serve as shrines. The lagoon is an important resource area, and was probably intensively exploited prehistorically. The first sighting of Koror, Babeldaob, and Peleliu recorded by Westerners was by the Spanish expedition of Ruy López de Villalobos at the end of January, 1543. They were then charted as ''Los Arrecifes'' (The Reefs in Spanish). In November and December 1710 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Remengesau
Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. (born 28 February 1956) is a Palauan people, Palauan politician; in 2013 he was elected the ninth president of Palau and was re-elected to that office in 2016. Previously he served as the seventh president of the island nation from 2001 to 2009. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations. In sum, Remengesau was elected Vice-President of Palau in 1992 and 1996, then president in 2000, 2004, 2012, 2016 and 2020. Intending to make Palau less dependent upon United States aid, Remengesau has promoted the expansion and growth of tourism in Palau with the slogan "Preserve the Best and Improve the Rest". The "best" refers to Palau's especially bountiful and diverse marine water resources surrounding the islands, and, as a venue of underwater attractions, its reputation among the very top in the world. In foreign affairs, Remengesau has actively advanced Palau's presence in the United Nations, elevating Palau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Adolf
Christopher Silas Adolf (born April 16, 1976) is a retired track and field sprint athlete who competed internationally for Palau. He was born on 16 April, 1976. Adolf was part of the first ever team from Palau to compete at the Olympics when he was picked for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and his result was #8h r1/4 in 100 metres. He competed in the 100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been conteste ..., where he finished 8th in his heat so didn't advance to the next round. References External links * # https://olympics.com/en/athletes/christopher-adolf 1976 births Living people Palauan male sprinters Olympic track and field athletes for Palau Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics {{2000-Olympic-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Stadium (Palau)
The Palau National Stadium (PCC Track & Field Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose sports stadium in Koror City, Palau. It is used primarily for track and field events as well as many Association football, football matches. The stadium can seat 4000 people. Football The stadium is used by the Palau Soccer Association as a venue for the competitive football matches that it oversees, as well as being the home stadium for the Palau national football team. The national stadium is used by the following teams and leagues: *Palau national football team (as Home stadium) *Palau Soccer League (for all games, due to lack of suitable venues in Palau). *Football in Palau#Belau Games, Belau Games - for all football matches. References External links * Soccerway: PCC Track & Field' * Stadionwelt''National Stadium''* World Stadiums''Palau National Stadium'' Football venues in Palau Athletics (track and field) venues in Palau National stadiums, Palau Multi-purpose stadium ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
