The 6th

Micronesian Games The Micronesian Games (or Micro Games, MicroGames) are a quadrennial international multi-sport event within the Micronesian region. The Games were first held in 1969 in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands). The 2010 Micronesian Games were initially du ...

were held on

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, 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

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, Benigno R. Fitial. The torch lighter was swimmer Xenavee Torwal.

Participating countries

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Sports

Slow Pitch Softball was withdrawn. *

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*Baseball *Basketball *Beach Volleyball *Fast Pitch Softball *Golf *Micro All Around *Spearfishing *Swimming *Table Tennis *Tennis *Triathlon *Va'a Canoe *Volleyball *Wrestling

Spearfishing

Overall medal standings

References

External links

Official siteResults

2006 Micronesian Games webpage
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