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.

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.

Participating countries

Sports

Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.

Spearfishing

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Individual Felix Sasamoto
 Northern Mariana Islands		 Michael Genereux
 Guam		 Iony Hadley
Pohnpei
Team  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

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  2. ↑ Seman, Shan (June 23, 2006). "Micronesian Games open on Saipan". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2013 – via Pacific Islands Report.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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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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