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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.
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 |
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]
Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.[3]
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
Individual[19] | Felix Sasamoto Northern Mariana Islands |
Michael Genereux Guam |
Iony Hadley Pohnpei |
Team[19] | Northern Mariana Islands Mark Hapdai Frank Pangelinan Felix Sasamoto |
Guam James Borja Michael Genereux Myles Driscoll |
Pohnpei Lenson Nikolas Iony Hadley |
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 |
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