2006 Micronesian Games Explained

VI Micronesian Games
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Host City:Saipan
Nations:9
Events:15 sports
Opened By:Benigno R. Fitial
Torch Lighter:Xenavee Torwal
Stadium:Oleai Sports Complex
Previous:2002 Pohnpei

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

Sports

Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.

Spearfishing

See also: Spearfishing at the Micronesian Games.

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Mark Hapdai
Frank Pangelinan
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James Borja
Michael Genereux
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Micronesian Games is a go. February 24, 2006. Saipan Tribune. en-us. March 19, 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170301093734/http://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/a65e748f-1dfb-11e4-aedf-250bc8c9958e/. March 1, 2017.
  2. Web site: Seman. Shan. June 23, 2006. Micronesian Games open on Saipan. Saipan Tribune. Pacific Islands Report. May 7, 2013. dead. https://archive.today/20130705001516/http://pidp.org/archive/2006/June/06-23-11.htm. July 5, 2013.
    • Web site: Micronesian Games - CNMI. GameDay. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908112708/https://websites.mygameday.app/medal.cgi?mt=6&pID=0&bID=175&ac=B. September 8, 2024. live.
    • Web site: Micronesian Games - Guam. GameDay. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908103018/https://websites.mygameday.app/medal.cgi?mt=6&pID=0&bID=169&ac=B. September 8, 2024. live.
    • Web site: Micronesian Games - Pohnpei. GameDay. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908103040/https://websites.mygameday.app/medal.cgi?mt=6&pID=0&bID=173&ac=B. September 8, 2024. live.