Sports

JODY O’Sullivan and Tammy Ackerman capped off the year with victories, finishing first in their respective divisions of Run Saipan’s Run From ’25 Mile Race, held Wednesday morning at the Oleai Sports Complex oval track.

ON Jan. 10, NMI’s Tania Tan and Victor Nash Santos will test their skills on the global stage as they compete in the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which returns to the United States at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida.

FRIDAY’S championship match lived up to the hype as Jonny’s Marpac Bud Kingz captured the inter-government division Bud Light Cup of the 2025 SEDA Bud Light Dart League with a gritty 8–6 victory over XXX Got Ur 6ix, held at the Xclusive Bar.

AS 2025 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the most memorable sports achievements by NMI athletes, teams, and organizations in local and international competitions.

THE 2025 SEDA Bud Light League Fanihi B Division Bud Light Cup semifinals featured an intense match on Monday, as Black 8 Dank Shooters Dark stayed cool under pressure, fending off a spirited late-game rally from Tambayan Distorted to secure an 8-5 victory at the Black 8 Pool Bar.

6JMS Vicious were crowned the new champions Monday night after putting on a clinic against True North Lady Langilang, earning a decisive 8–3 victory in the ladies division finals of the Bud Light Cup tournament during the 2025 SEDA Bud Light Dart League at 6JMS Bar.