By Journal on June 6, 2024
Allen Mwekto, Damien Jacklick, Hilary Hosia, International Conference Center, Jenrok Track and Field, Kenneth Kramer, Mack Capelle, Setoki Qalubau, Terry Sasser, Tony Muller, Tony Wase, Waylon Muller
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![Pictured with the real-time countdown device Tuesday at the International Conference Center, from left: Tony Wase, Minister Tony Muller, Setoki Qalubau, Mack Capelle, Damien Jacklick, Waylon Muller and Allen Mwekto. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Micro Games action hits fever pitch](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MG-countdown-6-7.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The International Conference Center at the heart of Majuro is expected to showcase the most advanced and cutting-edge technology ever used in the sports arena in the Marshall Islands. Technical team from the National Telecommunication Authority has been busy the past few days installing computers and wires in preparation for the Micronesian Games. One gadget […]
By Journal on April 11, 2024
Candice Guavis, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Fujian Association, ELEFA, Josh Lin, Ladie Jack, Mack Capelle, Micronesian games, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Steve Hsia, Tony Muller, Yu-Hao Wang
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![Majuro Mayor and strong supporter of Taiwan Ladie Jack joined Ambassador Steve Hsia and Minister and NOC President Tony Muller at the handover Wednesday. In addition, Taiwan Association President You-Has Wang, Head of Micro Games Media and Entertainment Mack Capelle and Taiwan Embassy staff Josh Lin joined in. Photo: Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce. Photo: Ministry of NRC. Taiwan funds RMI Games outfits](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/taiwan-MG-4-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA It’s official: uniforms for RMI participants in the Micronesian Games are being sponsored by the Taiwan Embassy and the Taiwanese Association. A check in the amount of $57,625 was received by Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce and President of the Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee Tony Muller from Taiwan Ambassador Steve Hsia […]
By Journal on July 11, 2019
Atjang Paul Memorial, Baron Bigler, Bwiji Aliven, Damien Milne, Iesha Abner Floor, John Lang, Mack Capelle, Marshalls Billfish Club, Miss Billfish, Odysseus Riklon, Ronnie Reimers
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![Captain Damien Milne, second from right, and his team fishing on Bakaro caught this 330 pound marlin on day one of the two-day Marshalls Billfish Club annual fishing tournament. The second day he caught the tournament-winning 415 pound marlin. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Billfish fever rocks the dock](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FL-big-bill-37th.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Dozens of anglers competing in last weekend’s two-day annual 37th Marshalls Billfish Club tournament caught eight qualifying billfish, with Damien Milne on Bakaro reeling in the two biggest ones at 415 and 330 lbs. Milne also won total qualifying pounds for his marlin catches. Ronnie Reimers on Kirtake hauled in a 323 lbs marlin to […]
By Journal on August 11, 2016
Collleen Furgeson, Giordan Harris, Janeth Arcain, Mack Capelle, Mariana Cress, Mattie Sasser, Olympics, Richson Simeon, Tony Muller, weightlifter
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![The RMI delegation at the Rio Olympics was welcomed to the Games Village last week with speeches and music. Mattie Sasser is third from left. Mattie: Ranked #11 globally](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/olympic-8-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands elite weightlifter Mattie Sasser just keeps getting better, with her latest impressive effort at the Olympic Games in Brazil putting the Marshall Islands on the global sports map. She placed second in her pool of eight lifters from around the world, one KG behind a German lifter and five ahead of a Swedish […]
By Journal on June 9, 2016
Jenly Tegu Wini, Kabuati Bob, Mack Capelle, Mathlynn Sasser, Mattie Sasser, MIWLF, Terry Sasser, Tia-Clair Toomey, Tony Muller, weightlifting
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![Marshall Islands weightlifter Matti Sasser set new records with her gold medal performance at the Fiji Oceania Championships. Photo: Adi Nocala, Grasskirt Photograph. Mattie’s record-smashing gold show](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mattie-6-10.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands weightlifters Mathlynn “Mattie” Sasser and Kabuati Bob joined over 200 athletes from 19 countries at the 2016 Oceania Weightlifting Championships and Olympic Games Qualification Tournament in Suva, Fiji last month. Mattie set numerous records on her way to winning gold and was honored at the tournament’s closing as the Best Junior Female Lifter […]