Micronesian Games

Deputy Minister Chung Kwang Tien visited the designated sites for the Micronesian Games on 20 August to inspect progress and discuss the project of building a track and field stadium similar to the one in the Marshall Islands.

Deputy Minister for Sports Jesse Jeremiah said the government remains committed and wants to see the success of this historical event happen in Nauru.

He added hosting the Micronesian Games will welcome more opportunities and other benefits such as health improvement through increased physical activity engagement.

The large sub-regional sports event was scheduled for the July-August period in 2022.

The Marshall Islands Cabinet, based on recommendations from the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Games Organizing Committee, has approved pushing the sports competition to 2023.

The delay reflects the ongoing Covid pandemic and a broad consensus among sports authorities around Micronesia, said officials with the NOC.