Micro Games opens; Athletics Competition Begins – Saipan News, Headlines, Events, Announcements

The 9th Micronesian Games kicked off yesterday afternoon at Yap with the usual parade of nations, while the competition will focus on the track today with the athletics that will begin. at the Matson Sports Complex

Ichiuo and Ron Olopai and multisport athlete Kelvin Fitial will be the first to see the action of the CNMI athletes team when they will participate in the final the men's discus throw, starting at 4:30 pm. The three Commonwealth bets will be against Marshall Islands' Sidra Triplett and Rais Aho, Joshua Miller of Guam, Ian Koshiba and Florian Temengil of Palau, and Medson Rawelmai and Javez Mooteb of Yap

. in women's long jump. Jerlyn Castillo, Jamie Pangelinan and Meani Acosta face Richelle and Regina Tugade from Guam and Shania Bulala, Rosemaline Watley from the Marshall Islands, Aubry Ngirangesil from Palau and Fantasia Ruvasch, and Reloliza Saimon from Pohnpei. The women's long jump is scheduled for 5 pm

Pangelinan will also participate in the javelin throw against Sandonia Likor of Pohnpei, Genie Gerardo of Guam and Ruhiyyih Aho of the Marshall Islands.

The qualifying heats and finals for the men's and women's 100m and preliminaries for the 400m are also scheduled for the first day of the track and field competition, which will begin with the 10km race men and women to 7am.

Meanwhile, the schedules of the other events of Micro Games were not available at the time of the press, because the technical committee meetings for basketball, baseball, harpoon, wrestling and beach volleyball also stood yesterday. Other sports – Indoor Volleyball, Canoeing, Open Water Swimming, Weightlifting and Micro All Around will take place today and tomorrow, while football and table tennis were held last Saturday.

The CNMI will compete only in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's weightlifting, men's and women's canoeing, men's indoor volleyball, scuba diving and open water swimming.

Commonwealth delegates (more than 100) were among some 2,000 athletes, officials, and Yap visitors for competitions that will run until July 27.

There was confusion when delegates arrived last weekend as they were still securing a place to stay with the failure of "Forever Lucky" at Yap. The Philippine-based vessel was seized by the PH authorities because of alleged violations of work and the sea. The Federated States of Micronesia entrusted it with hosting and catering services for micro-games. and were to arrive at Yap on July 11th.

Saipan Tribune sent an email to Francis Itimai, WSF / Yap Public Information Officer, to ask him for an official statement on the issue of a "Forever Lucky" entourage, but did not want to go back. has not yet responded at the time of the press.

Sources of Yap said alternative housing arrangements were made for those who booked with the cruise ship. The accommodations include empty commercial spaces and a large conference room in downtown Colonia, while a local restaurant owner was enlisted to provide food to attendees.

The Athletes' Village, home to most CNMI delegates, is located at Yap High School and is home to more than 1,000 athletes and coaches.