The Micronesian Games Organizing Committee has called an emergency meeting at noon today at Shirley\u2019s Coffee Shop Chalan Kanoa to discuss the important topic of accommodations.<\/p>\n
For more information about the emergency meeting set for today, call Rex Palacios at 287-0739 or Frank Rosario at 288-0456.<\/p>\n
Athletics, baseball for men, beach volleyball, basketball, golf, softball, fast pitch softball, spear fishing, swimming, tennis, triathlon, outrigger canoeing, table tennis, volleyball, wrestling for men, weightlifting, and Micronesian All-Around will be featured in the Games set here from June 23 to July 2. It is expected to draw 1,500-1,700 athletes, coaches, and officials from around region.<\/p>\n
The event was last held on Saipan in 1990. The state of Yap originally won the bid to host next year\u2019s Games, however, it begged off citing that its facilities were devastated by typhoons over the past years. Subsequently, the Micronesian Games Organizing Committee awarded the Games to the CNMI. (Mark Rabago)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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