Registration is now open for the 9th annual Nike 5K For Kids run to be held Sept. 21.

Go to www.nike5kforkids .com or Niketown Honolulu in Waikiki to register. The race is limited to 9,000 entrants.

Over the past eight years, $750,000 has been raised for O'ahu school physical education and athletic programs.

The run is a family-friendly event and features 5K and 1-mile options. The 1-mile is recommended for kids 12 and under and their parents. Both events are open to runners and walkers of all ability levels. Parents are encouraged to participate in the same event as their children. The 5K begins at 7 a.m.; the 1-mile begins at 8 a.m. Both will start at Niketown

The registration deadline is Sept. 9. Fees are $20 and all proceeds will be donated back to benefit O'ahu school physical education and athletic programs. Runners designate their entry fee to the school of their choice.

Free shuttle transportation will be provided from Kapi'olani Park on Monsarrat to Niketown from 5:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Parking will be available at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center for $3. Limited parking will be available at the Hale Koa Hotel until 9 a.m. for $3.

BOXING

WAI'ANAE'S TANGARO WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

In his last amateur fight before turning professional, Wai'anae Boxing Club's Ricky Tangaro won the Bert Colemia Romero world title July 19 at the Desert Showdown Boxing Tournament in Palm Springs, Calif.

Tangaro was one of 11 fighters who represented the Wai'anae Boxing Club at the event, and one of six to bring home championship belts.

Other Wai'anae boxers to win belts were: Autumn Pereira, 12; Shayson Soares, 13; Jonathon Dinong, open; Anthony Pereira, open; and Johannah Tangaro, open.

RESULTS

BOXER DIVISION WEIGHT RESULT

Ricky Tangaro Open 125 BCR title

Johanna Tangaro Open 119 Gold

Autumn Pereira 12 138 Gold

Shayson Soares 13 85 Gold

Jonathon Dinong Open 145 Gold

Anthony Pereira Open 152 Gold

Noa Suinoa Open Heavy Silver

Jada Pereira 13 90 Silver

Dido Rodrigues 14 106 Silver

Ranson Flores 16 138 Silver

Kekoa Agoo 13 90 Bronze

FISHING

O'AHU'S HEALEY WINS SPEARFISHING CROWN

Mark Healey, of O'ahu's North Shore, won the 3rd Annual La Paz World Cup Invitational Tournament in La Ventana Baja California Sur, Mexico.

The tournament, which ran from July 14 to 18, had 22 divers from Australia and the United States competing.

Healey had the only two Yellowtail of the tournament adding to his total of 11 fish, registering 280 points for his win and earning $3,200 for the victory.

CYCLING

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CENTURY RIDE

Registration is now open for the Honolulu Century Ride, scheduled for Sept. 28.

The event begins at Kapi'olani Park and offers rides of 20, 25, 40, 50, 75 and 100 miles.

For more information, registration and costs, visit www.hbl.org or e-mail bicycle@hbl.org

TENNIS

KAILUA'S PITNER BACK AFTER USTA CAMP

Taylor Pitner, a 12-year-old from Kailua who attends Kawananakoa Middle School in Nu'uanu, recently returned from a United States Tennis Association Leadership camp.

Pitner, who plays for Win-ward Jr. Tennis Club, was among youths ages 12 to 14 who participated in National Junior Tennis League programs nationwide. The selectees were chosen through an application process that considered their tennis talent, sportsmanship, leadership skills, and financial need.

OLYMPIC SKILLS

HAU'ULA'S ALULI WINS TRIP TO BEIJING GAMES

Kamaile Aluli, of Hau'ula, won the ages 8 to 9 girls soccer competition at the U.S. Junior Olympic Skills competition in Chicago last month and was one of five children selected to travel to Beijing for the Olympic Games.

In soccer, contestants were judged on dribbling and shooting accurately in the fastest time possible. In basketball, entrants had to score as many points as possible from a designated shooting area. In tennis, contestants had to hit against a wall and above the net as many times possible in 30 seconds. In track and field, entrants were judged on a 50-meter sprint and the standing long jump.

Other Hawai'i competitors: