He competed in the 55kg class in Greco - Roman wrestling , losing his only match to Hamid Sourian of Iran .
Elwais was the official flag bearer for the Palau Olympic delegation at the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing on August 8 , 2008 .
Elwais competed in the 55kg class in Greco - Roman wrestling , losing Elwais ' only match to Hamid Sourian of Iran .
Elwais was the official flag bearer for the Palau Olympic delegation at the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing on August 8 , 2008 .