By Nazario Rodriguez Jr.
Horizon news staff

Governor Vicky Kanai has lauded the successful Airai Youth Day 2007 held at the Yelch Ballfiled with all the six hamlets competing for the one-day event on March 15.
The event was a joint effort by the Airai State Government and the Belias Sports Association.
Ngerusar Hamlet became the overall winner after compiling 41 points in different sporting events and entertainment activities.
Ngetkib Hamlet finished second with 39 points, Ngchesechang third (37), Ngeruluobel and Ordomel tied for fourth (30), and Oikull fifth (15). See complete results of sports games on page 16.
The top three were awarded trophies while the rest got certificates.
Aside from ballgames, there were also entertainment activities like music and dance, singing competition and other fun activities.
Kanai said that the big turnout was attributed to the support of the youth and parents and guests and sponsors.
The BSA and Airai State expressed appreciation to the following individuals, businesses and government agencies for their assistance in making the event successful: Palau National Olympic Committee, Bureau of Lands and Surveys, Quincy Kuniyoshi, Surangel and Sons, KB Shell, Rock Islands Beverage and Co., Save More Store, Arvin and Edna Raymond, Henrietta Merci, Sen. Santy Asanuma, Del. Kerai Ngirmekur, 7K Enterprise, Alii Restaurant, Taiwan Technical Mission Team, Philiup Polloi, Pastor Amador Ngirkelau, Marygold Yobech, Obak Clarence, Nirai Tmetuchl, BSA officers and members, Del. Noah Secharaimul, Airai hamlet Delegates and Airai Stat staffs.
Meanwhile, the BSA and Airai State is currently preparing for a similar sporting events and entertainment on April 5-6-7 in celebration of the 17th Anniversary of Airai Constitution.
Gov. Kanai is inviting the people and residents of Airai to join this upcoming celebration that promised to be field again with fun and games.