The 2nd South Pacific Games (French: 2es Jeux du Pacifique sud), also known as Nouméa 1966, held on 8–18 December 1966 in Nouméa, New Caledonia, was the second edition of the South Pacific Games.

Participating countries

Fourteen Pacific nations or territories participated in the Games:

Sports

Twelve sports were contested at the 1966 South Pacific Games:

Medal table

In a significant turnaround of fortunes backed by French government investment, New Caledonia took the mantle at the top of the medal table from Fiji and French Polynesia obtained third position.

See also

  • Athletics at the 1966 South Pacific Games
  • Football at the 1966 South Pacific Games
  • Rugby union at the 1966 South Pacific Games

Notes

References

Sources


1969 South Pacific Games, Port Moresby Dick’s Stamps Online

War in the South Pacific (1986) MobyGames

Pacific Games 2023 updates (DAY 3) Post Courier

Southern Pacific Los Angeles Division 1966

Third Reich/Great Pacific War Player's Guide Board Game BoardGameGeek