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The Aruba Amateur Weightlifting Association (AAWA) has announced that two female athletes, Rory van Ulft and Ettel Boyce, will represent Aruba at the upcoming Pan-American Pre-Youth Championship (Sub-15 and Sub-17) and South American Championship (Sub-15, Sub-17, and Sub-20) in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The competitions bring together young weightlifters from across the Americas, making them a significant stage for developing talent in the region. Rory van Ulft is a notable name in youth weightlifting, having previously earned international recognition for her remarkable strength at a young age. The championships provide Aruba's athletes with high-level competitive experience against some of the best young lifters on the continent. The AAWA's announcement highlights the island's continued investment in youth sports and its commitment to international athletic competition. Both athletes' participation marks another step in Aruba's growing presence on the regional weightlifting circuit.

The Pabao Little League team from Curaçao defeated Seoul, South Korea 1-0 in a tense, low-scoring matchup at the Little League World Series. A single run scored in the first inning proved to be all Curaçao needed to secure the historic victory. The shutout win highlights the defensive and pitching strength of the Pabao squad throughout the game. Curaçao's Little League program has a strong tradition of performing on the international stage, and this result adds another notable chapter to that history. The win advances Curaçao's prospects in the tournament and generates significant excitement across the Dutch Caribbean islands.

Curaçao secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Asia-Pacific in the Little League Baseball World Series held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The game went the full six innings and was defined by dominant pitching and a tight defensive performance from the Curaçao squad. The lone run proved to be enough as Curaçao's pitchers kept Asia-Pacific off the scoreboard throughout the contest. The win is a significant result for the small Caribbean island, which has a proud tradition of success in the Little League World Series. Curaçao's performance in Williamsport continues to draw international attention to baseball culture in the Dutch Caribbean region.