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The first Pacific Games were held in Fiji in 1963. PNG hosted the Games in 1969 and 1991. New Caledonia has topped the medal tally in 12 the 14 Pacific Games. of and PNG Fiji topped the tally in 1991. in 1963 This year’s Pacific Games will include over 16 days and 28 sports 14 venues. PNG will have 600 athletes in its team this year. Papua New Guineans have rallied behind Games, with 5500 the applicatio­ns received volunteer positions. for The 2019 Pacific Games will be in Tonga.

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Making a splash … vetern PNG swimmer Ryan Pinni.

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