| Football at the XII Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 June – 30 July 2003 |
| Host city | Suva, Fiji  |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 2 |
| Participation | 11 nations |
Football at the 2003 South Pacific Games in Suva, Fiji was held from 30 June to 30 July 2003. [1] [2] [3]
| Football at the XII Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 June – 30 July 2003 |
| Host city | Suva, Fiji |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 2 |
| Participation | 11 nations |
Football at the 2003 South Pacific Games in Suva, Fiji was held from 30 June to 30 July 2003. [1] [2] [3]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiji (FIJ) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Papua New Guinea (PNG) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 |  Guam (GUM) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 New Caledonia (NCL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 |  Tonga (TGA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Vanuatu (VAN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (6 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Fiji |  New Caledonia | Vanuatu |
| Women | Papua New Guinea | Guam | Tonga |
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