Elwais stands out from past Palauan Olympians by being the first sportsperson from his country to qualify for the Olympics based on his own merit .
Elwais participated in his first Olympic Games at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing , China .
Elwais stands out from past Palauan Olympians by being the first sportsperson from Elwais ' country to qualify for 2008 Summer Olympics Olympics based on his own merit .
Elwais participated in his first Olympic Games at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing , China .