Federated States of Micronesia at the 2015 Pacific Games | |
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IOC code | FSM |
4 July 2015 – 18 July 2015 | |
Competitors | 44 in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Manuel Minginfel |
Medals Ranked 14th |
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Pacific Games appearances | |
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 4 to 18 July 2015. The Federated States of Micronesia listed 44 competitors as of 4 July 2015. [1]
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified 6 athletes in track and field
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified 5 athletes in boxing
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified a men's football team (25 players)
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified 2 athletes in swimming
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified 2 athletes in tennis
The Federated States of Micronesia qualified 4 athletes in weightlifting:
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