2006 Micronesian Games
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| Host city | Saipan |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Mariana Islands |
| Nations | 9 |
| Events | 15 sports |
| Opening | June 23, 2006 |
| Closing | July 2, 2006 |
| Opened by | Benigno R. Fitial |
| Torch lighter | Xenavee Torwal |
| Main venue | Oleai Sports Complex |
The 6th Micronesian Games were held on Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands from June 23-July 2, 2006. The Games featured competition in 15 different sports/disciplines.
In February 2006, the Games were canceled by the Governor of the Northern Marianas, Benigno R. Fitial, due to a financial crisis and a lack of planning. However, after pleas from athletes, coaches and parents, and the creation of a financial plan, the Games were allowed to go on.[1]
On June 23, 2006, the games were officially opened by the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, Benigno R. Fitial. The torch lighter was swimmer Xenavee Torwal.[2]
Participating countries
[edit]Sports
[edit]Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.[3]
Spearfishing
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual[19] | Felix Sasamoto Northern Mariana Islands
|
Michael Genereux Guam
|
Iony Hadley Pohnpei
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| Team[19] | Northern Mariana Islands Mark Hapdai Frank Pangelinan Felix Sasamoto |
Guam James Borja Michael Genereux Myles Driscoll |
Pohnpei Lenson Nikolas Iony Hadley |
Overall medal standings
[edit]| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guam | 51 | 27 | 18 | 96 |
| 2 | Northern Mariana Islands | 34 | 33 | 31 | 98 |
| 3 |  Palau | 27 | 16 | 21 | 64 |
| 4 |  Chuuk | 6 | 10 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | Pohnpei | 5 | 15 | 17 | 37 |
| 6 |  Kiribati | 5 | 7 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 |  Marshall Islands | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20 |
| 8 |  Kosrae | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Yap | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 136 | 123 | 121 | 380 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Micronesian Games is a go". Saipan Tribune. February 24, 2006. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ Seman, Shan (June 23, 2006). "Micronesian Games open on Saipan". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013 – via Pacific Islands Report.
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Slow Pitch Softball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Athletics, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Baseball, archived from the original on May 1, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Basketball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Beach Volleyball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Fast Pitch Softball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Golf, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Micro All Around, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Spearfishing, archived from the original on June 10, 2015, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Swimming, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Table Tennis, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Tennis, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Triathlon, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Va'a Canoe, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Volleyball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Wrestling, archived from the original on May 2, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
- ^ a b
- "Micronesian Games - CNMI". GameDay. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- "Micronesian Games - Guam". GameDay. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- "Micronesian Games - Pohnpei". GameDay. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official site
- Results
- 2006 Micronesian Games webpage Archived 2013-05-16 at the Wayback Machine
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