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Sports Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn.
Athletics Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Fast Pitch Softball Golf Micro All Around Spearfishing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Triathlon Va'a Canoe Volleyball Wrestling
Spearfishing
Individual Iony Hadley Team Mark HapdaiFrank PangelinanFelix Sasamoto James BorjaMichael GenereuxMyles Driscoll Lenson NikolasIony Hadley
Overall medal standings
References
External links Official site Results 2006 Micronesian Games webpage