1995 South Pacific Games
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The 1995 South Pacific Games, held at Papeete in French Polynesia from 25 August to 5 September 1995, was the tenth edition of the South Pacific Games.[1][2]
Quick Facts Host city, Country ...
Host city | Papeete, Tahiti |
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Country | French Polynesia |
Nations | 12 |
Athletes | ~2,000 * |
Events | 25 sports † |
Opening | August 25, 1995 (1995-08-25) |
Closing | September 5, 1995 (1995-09-05) |
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The 1995 games were affected by the decision by France to resume nuclear testing at Mururoa in French Polynesia later that year. Western Samoa, American Samoa, Nauru and Niue boycotted in protest.[1][3]