In a history making decision, the Executive Board of the Palau National Olympic Commmittee has named a female to lead Team Palau at the 2009 Pacific Mini Games, Cook Islands. This is another first for the Palau NOC and another milestone for women in Palau.
Ms. Marcy Andrew has been involved in the development of sports since the early 90's, first as an officer of the Palau Track & Field Association. She was instrumental in the initial development programs of the association and actively involved in all areas of development. And later began work at the 1998 Micronesian Games Organizing Committee as a support staff. She continued to be an active member of the PTFA while at the 1998 MGOC Office. Ms. Andrew is also one of the original four staff of the Palau National Olympic Committee Office, established in 1999. And for the past 10 years, she has been in charge of team management for all local, regional as well as international competitions.
Last Modified on 30/12/2008 16:57