2006 Micronesian Games

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VI Micronesian Games
2006 Micronesian Games Logo.png
Host city Saipan
CountryFlag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands
Nations9
Events15 sports
OpeningJune 23, 2006 (2006-06-23)
ClosingJuly 2, 2006 (2006-07-02)
Opened by Benigno R. Fitial
Torch lighter Xenavee Torwal
Main venue Oleai 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.

Contents

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. She has won 22 gold medals in past Micronesian Games as Xenavee Pangelinan. [1]

Participating countries

Sports

Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn. [2]

Overall medal standings

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 51271896
2Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands 34333198
3Flag of Palau.svg  Palau 27162164
4Flag of Chuuk.svg  Chuuk 6101228
5Flag of Pohnpei.svg  Pohnpei 5151737
6Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 57517
7Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 351220
8Flag of Kosrae.svg  Kosrae 3328
9Flag of Yap.svg  Yap 27312
Totals (9 entries)136123121380

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