In
celebration of the 22nd Independence Day, the Belau Wrestling
Tournament at Long Island on Friday, September 30, 2016. The action of the day
included Gerome Petrus (Palau Community College) in the Men’s Senior Heavy
Weight Division. Petrus remained undefeated after defeating all 5 of his opponents
to win the gold medal.
In the Junior Division, Nick Ko
(Palau Mission Academy) defeated Joener Kinsang (Palau High School) in the
finals with a takedown to win with the score of 3-0. Uilau Ilebrang Tarkong became
the first female to win the boy/girls Cadets Division after beating Uili Cooper
in the finals. In the young boys and girls Division – (13 and under) Calin
Aguon (Airai Elementary School) defeated Ebelbal LutupeniTarkong (Harris
Elementary School). Ebelbal won the first match calin the second match. During
the finals, Calin was able to score.
Young Boys and Girls Division –
Calin Aguon (1st), Ebelbal Tarkong (Harris Elementary School)
BWF
would like to thank all the athletes for participating in this event. Also special
thanks goes out to volunteers, supporters and sponsors to include WCTC, our
main corporate sponsors for the year to include Palau Pacific Resort, Etpisong
Foundation, HANPA, Landmark Hotel, Payless Market and His Excellency Tommy E.
Remengesau Jr. and the Palau National Government, Palau National Olympic Committee
(PNOC) and United World Wrestling (UWW). Next year we plan to host this event again
so please come join wrestling.
Source: Islandtimes
