Local Sports

The meeting which was held from 31 March – 3 April gathered executive members from all the national Olympic committees in the Oceania region.  From Palau, President Frank Kyota; Vice President Bill Keldermans and Secretary General Baklai Temengil represented our country.  The main highlight of the …

As the Society of paddlers begin their quest for another exciting and award winning performances from series of competitions, the members and officials  are seeking hard working and spirited individuals who would like to join the preparations of the National Team for CAP. Practices and training wil…

Ngermid Rivals did not flex their muscle that much as they crush their opponent, Topside – Styxers on the second round of the playoffs with huge margin. The match was tight at the first three quarters but was blown away by the Rivals as they converted back to back points from series of turnovers co…

Escape from a near disappointment on a game played last Sunday against the feisty PRA Choppers, the Ilocandia Bulls will have to test their might once more with the RAMS – Ballers for the featured match for the 2009 FBL games. The Bulls will be spearheaded by their streak shooting bigman Joeger Sup…

The federation has lined up different events for various boys and girls categories ranging from all kinds of age group for the two days of celebration. Such events will compose of 150m, 100m, 400m, 4 X 50m, 200m, and 4 X 100m relays for the track while discus throw, long jump, and shotput event are…

Little League District Administrator James Ada announced last Saturday that the 2009 12th Annual District majors and juniors division tournament will be held on Saipan on June 5, 6 and 7. Rota, Tinian and defending champion, Saipan will be competing in this level to advance to the Regional tourname…

Joe Lizama Jr. tied the ball game with a single hit in the fifth inning. With bases loaded, Tristan Javier got hit by pitcher which allowed him to advance to the first base. Devyn Flores hit a single and scored the winning run during an extra inning. Pitching champion, Jeremy Lizama struck out 10 i…

Fielders’ starter Peter Tenorio beat Shirley Taitano to walk the first base, then, stole his way to the scoring position all the way to score the first run in the second inning. The Lion Kings sent to the mound Taitano and Doriana Emul — the first two female pitchers ever played in the seniors cham…

The All-Schools Track & Field Championships will start at 4:30 p.m. until all events have finished for this day.   On Saturday, May 16, the meet shall resume starting at 8:30 a.m., with its official opening ceremony. The awards presentation will be held at 2:00 p.m.   NMA Officials would like t…

Mangofna placed 35th in the 20th Tagaman Triathlon and competed in the 9th XTERRA both held on Saipan last month. He finished 4:27:23 in Tagaman and 4:40:54 in XTERRA. Mangofna made his triathlon debut in Tinian Turquoise Blue Triathlon where he finished 3:45:1.