Highlights
Palau were first represented by a team of five at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Valerie PEDRO was the first in action in women's weightlifting. She finished 14th in the light-heavyweight.
In Beijing 2008, spinter Peoria KOSHIBA became the first Palau athlete to take part in more than one Olympic Games. She competed in the 100m.
They have yet to win a medal.
Anthem: Title
Belau Er Kid
Anthem: Year of Induction
1980
Anthem: Composer
Composed by Ymesei O. EZEKIEL. Author unknown.
Official NOC name
Palau
IOC recognition date
1999
NOC President's name
Mr Frank KYOTA
NOC General Secretary's name
Ms Baklai TEMENGIL
Year of first appearance in an Olympic Games
2000
Number of appearances in Olympic Games
4, including London 2012
