Where was the 2015 South Pacific Games held?
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Athletics at the 2015 Pacific Games
| Athletics at the XV Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 13–18 |
| Host city | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Venue | Sir John Guise Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
Why is the Pacific Games held every four years?
The Pacific Games (formerly known as the South Pacific Games) is a continental multi-sport event competing Olympic sports, with participation exclusively from archipelagic countries around the Pacific Ocean. It is held every four years and began in 1963….Pacific Games.
| Abbreviation | PAG |
|---|---|
| President | Vidhya Lakhan |
| Website | Official website |
Which country won the last SPG?
New Caledonia
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Caledonia | 76 |
| 2 | Papua New Guinea | 38 |
| 3 | Samoa* | 38 |
| 4 | Tahiti | 35 |
When was the first South Pacific Games held?
1963
The 1963 South Pacific Games, held from 29 August to 9 September 1963 at Suva in Fiji, was the first edition of the South Pacific Games.
Who won the 2015 Pacific Games?
The 2015 Pacific Games men’s football tournament was the 14th edition of the Pacific Games men’s football tournament….Football at the 2015 Pacific Games – Men’s tournament.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | New Caledonia (7th title) |
| Runners-up | Tahiti |
| Third place | Papua New Guinea |
| Fourth place | Fiji |
Who won the 2015 South Pacific Games?
On 27 September 2009, the Pacific Games Council, at its meeting coinciding with the 2009 Pacific Mini Games, elected Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea as the host of the 2015 Games. The final vote was 25–22 in favor of Port Moresby over Tonga to host….Host selection.
| 2015 Pacific Games bidding results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nukuʻalofa | Tonga | 22 |
Is Australia in the Pacific Games?
A team of 42 athletes represented the country for Australia’s second appearance at the Pacific Games….
| Australia at the 2019 Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 42 (14 men and 28 women) in 6 sports |
| Medals Ranked 6th | Gold 33 Silver 9 Bronze 14 Total 56 |
| Pacific Games appearances | |
| 2015 2019 2023 |
What is Mini Pacific Games and how often is it held?
The 2022 Pacific Mini Games will be held in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands from 17-25 June, 2022. Australia will send up to 20 athletes in specified events from the cohort born in the years 2003-2006. Note that this is a self funded team.
How do you qualify for the Pacific Games?
4.1 In order to be eligible to compete at the 2019 PGs, athletes must have reached a minimum age of 15 years by 31 December 2019 (i.e. born before or during 2004). 4.2 Member Federations may enter a maximum of three (3) athletes per Individual Event.
Who is the founder of South Pacific Games?
Dr A.H. Sahu Khan
The idea of holding the South Pacific Games originated with Dr A.H. Sahu Khan who was one of Fiji’s representatives at a meeting of the South Pacific Commission held at Rabaul during 1959.
Which country won the Pacific Games in 2015?
Tahiti finished third. Tuvalu won its first ever gold medal at the games, and the debuting teams from Australia and New Zealand won their first Pacific Games medals including gold….2015 Pacific Games.
| Official logo of the Games | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Port Moresby |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Nations participating | 24 |
| Athletes participating | 3,796 |