The Pacific Games is scheduled this year in August in Noumea. The teams in preparation to this regional event are Athletics, Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Canoe, Table Tennis, Swimming, and Weightlifting. The Chef de Mission for Team Palau Pacific Games 2011 is Mr. Frank Kyota and Deputy Chef de Mission Alonz Moses. The Teams are expected to make the final cut by May 23, 2011 and teams departures to Noumea are around August 23. The Pacific Games 2011 in Noumea starts on August 27th and end on September 10, 2011. For more information about the Pacific Games, contact the Palau NOC Office and ask for Baklai Temengil 488-4367.
The Belau Games coordinating committee has started working with States and Tournament Directors in preparation to the National Games this year. The Belau Games is schedule for July 14-23, 2011. The States are preparing teams and will have the final entries in May. Palau NOC in coordination with Palau sports leadership, including the Palau leaders and particularly the State leadership has confirmed and have sent an official invitation to Yap State of FSM to join the athletes of Palau during the National Games. This is the first time for an outside Team to join the Belau Games program. For moer information about Belau Games, please contact Topps Sungino or Lulu Rivera at PNOC Office at 488-6562 or 488-4367.