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- 1 2 3 4 5 Palau - List of Champions at RSSSF.com
- ↑ Palau 2014 at RSSSF.com
- 1 2 3 Palau 04 at RSSSF.com
- 1 2 3 4 Palau 2007 at RSSSF.com
- ↑ Palau 2010 [ dead link ] at RSSSF.com
- ↑ Palau 2006 at RSSSF.com