2006 Micronesian Games

VI Micronesian Games
Host citySaipan
Country Northern Mariana Islands
Nations9
Events15 sports
OpeningJune 23, 2006 (2006-06-23)
ClosingJuly 2, 2006 (2006-07-02)
Opened byBenigno R. Fitial
Torch lighterXenavee Torwal
Main venueOleai 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

Sports

Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.[3]

Spearfishing

See also: Spearfishing at the Micronesian Games
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

Overall medal standings

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Guam51271896
2 Northern Mariana Islands34333198
3 Palau27162164
4 Chuuk6101228
5 Pohnpei5151737
6 Kiribati57517
7 Marshall Islands351220
8 Kosrae3328
9 Yap27312
Totals (9 entries)136123121380

References

  1. ^ "Micronesian Games is a go". Saipan Tribune. February 24, 2006. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
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  4. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Athletics, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  5. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Baseball, archived from the original on May 1, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  6. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Basketball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  7. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Beach Volleyball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  8. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Fast Pitch Softball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  9. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Golf, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  10. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Micro All Around, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  11. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Spearfishing, archived from the original on June 10, 2015, retrieved May 7, 2013
  12. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Swimming, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  13. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Table Tennis, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  14. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Tennis, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  15. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Triathlon, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  16. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Va'a Canoe, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  17. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Volleyball, archived from the original on May 16, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
  18. ^ 2006 Micronesian Games - Wrestling, archived from the original on May 2, 2013, retrieved May 7, 2013
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