| Palau at the 2015 Pacific Games | |
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| IOC code | PLW |
| 4 July 2015 – 18 July 2015 | |
| Competitors | 14 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Stevick Patris |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Pacific Games appearances | |
Palau competed at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 4 to 18 July 2015. Palau listed 14 competitors as of 4 July 2015. [1]
Palau qualified five athletes in track and field:
Palau qualified five athletes in swimming: [2] [3]
Palau qualified three athletes in table tennis:
Palau qualified one athlete in weightlifting:
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