The 9th Micronesian Games were held in Colonia, Yap from 15-27, July 2018. The wrestling competition took place from July 17-20, 2018. We were able to send a total of 5 athletes, 2 coaches and 1 referee. In the mens freestyle event, Team Palau was able to sweep 4 gold and 1 bronze medal. In the Greco Roman Style, our team won 4 gold medals. In the Beach Wrestling competition, we won 3 gold and 1 bronze medal. Overall, our team did exceptionally well competing in all 3 events. We also brought 1 of our female athletes who competed in an exhibition match since she was only 13 years old and too young to compete in the Micronesian Games.
Cristian Nicolescu 3 Gold medals in the mens 6kg freestyle; GR 67kg Division & Beach Wrestling Light Weight Division.
Jarvis Blesam Tarkong - 2 Gold medals in the mens FS 70kg & mens GR 72kg Division; Beach Wrestling - Bronze Medal in Middle Weight Division
Guy Delumeau - 3 Gold medals in the FS 74; GR77KG Division & Beach Wrestling Middle Weight Division
Skarlee Renguul - Bronze medal in the FS 79FS & 5th place in 82kg GR Division
Florian Temengil 3 Gold medals in the 125kg FS; 130kg GR Division & Beach Wrestling Heavy Weight Division
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