By Patrick Lujan
With athletes from Guam and around the region heading to Palau this week to kick off the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, officials from the Guam National Olympic Committee will be in attendance as well.
Leading the delegation of over 130 Guam athletes is Sandra Lowe as Team Guam’s Chef de Mission. She will be assisted by GNOC officials James Borja, Joey Miranda and Anita Blas. She also confirmed that GNOC President Rick Blas and General Secretary Bob Steffy will also attend.
Dr. Luis Cruz and Dr. Kaipo Sotelo are the official heads of the medical team.
The prestigious naming of the Opening Ceremony flag bearer has yet to be announced and is usually made within 24-48 hours of the event.
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QUICK HITS
Shanelle Loraine played in the 2026 Oneida WPA Women’s Eight Ball World Championship. Loraine is one of the top 64 women pro billiards players eyeing for the world title. “I’m honored to play for Guam USA 
alongside 64 of the world’s best with 20 countries represented.”
alongside 64 of the world’s best with 20 countries represented.”
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Our 8U Guam Cal Ripkin All-Stars finished in 3rd place of pool play (2-2) in Cal Ripken World Series Scottsdale, Arizona. During pool play, Guam lost to eventual champions Manoa, HI 13-9.
