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[td]}}[/td] [td]The '''1991 South Pacific Games''' ({{langx|tpi|1991 Saut Pasifik Gems}}), offically the '''IX South Pacific Games''', and also known as '''Papua New Guinea 1991''' or '''Moresby-Lae 1991''', were the ninth edition of the [[South Pacific Games]] held from 7 to 21 September 1991 in [[Port Moresby]] and [[Lae]].<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]The '''1991 South Pacific Games''' ({{langx|tpi|1991 Saut Pasifik Gems}}), officially the '''IX South Pacific Games''', and also known as '''Papua New Guinea 1991''' or '''Moresby-Lae 1991''', were the ninth edition of the [[South Pacific Games]] held from 7 to 21 September 1991 in [[Port Moresby]] and [[Lae]].<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]For the first time, the South Pacific Games were co-hosted by two cities; the PNG capital of Port Moresby (which was hosting the Games for the second time after [[1969 South Pacific Games|1969]]), and Lae, the capital of [[Morobe Province]].<ref name = oic-1992/> Events were held in and around the two cities with the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games held at the [[Sir John Guise Stadium]] in Port Moresby.[/td]
[td]For the first time, the South Pacific Games were co-hosted by two cities; the PNG capital of Port Moresby (which was hosting the Games for the second time after [[1969 South Pacific Games|1969]]), and Lae, the capital of [[Morobe Province]].<ref name = oic-1992/> Events were held in and around the two cities with the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games held at the [[Sir John Guise Stadium]] in Port Moresby.[/td] [td]A dedicated Games Village was constructed to accommodate the athletes, with catering facilities providing approximately 25,000 meals per day for competitors and officials.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]A dedicated Games Village was constructed to accommodate the athletes, with catering facilities providing approximately 25,000 meals per day for competitors and officials.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Construction and preparation were supported by contributions from both domestic and international sources. [[China]] provided an interest-free loan of PGK9 million for the main venue in Port Moresby (the [[Sir John Guise Sports Complex]]). [[Japan]] funded the [[Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex]] in Lae at a cost of PGK16 million and supplied PGK300,000 worth of equipment. [[South Korea]] donated PGK30,000 in sports equipment, [[France]] contributed PGK55,500 for [[sailboards]], and the [[United Kingdom]] provided personnel assistance.<ref name = oic-1992/> The [[Government of Papua New Guinea]] was the largest contributor, allocating PGK3.69 million in direct funding, exempting the Games from taxation and duty, and providing more than PGK3 million in additional support through government departments and ministries, including Education, Foreign Affairs, Police, Defence, Health, and Works.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]Construction and preparation were supported by contributions from both domestic and international sources. [[China]] provided an interest-free loan of PGK9 million for the main venue in Port Moresby (the [[Sir John Guise Sports Complex]]). [[Japan]] funded the [[Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex]] in Lae at a cost of PGK16 million and supplied PGK300,000 worth of equipment. [[South Korea]] donated PGK30,000 in sports equipment, [[France]] contributed PGK55,500 for [[sailboards]], and the [[United Kingdom]] provided personnel assistance.<ref name = oic-1992/> The [[Government of Papua New Guinea]] was the largest contributor, allocating PGK3.69 million in direct funding, exempting the Games from taxation and duty, and providing more than PGK3 million in additional support through government departments and ministries, including Education, Foreign Affairs, Police, Defence, Health, and Works.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Sponsorships and fundraising supplemented these contributions, bringing the total budget to PGK46 million. The Games were credited with stimulating the development of sporting facilities and technical expertise across the Pacific region.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]Sponsorships and fundraising supplemented these contributions, bringing the total budget to PGK46 million. The Games were credited with stimulating the development of sporting facilities and technical expertise across the Pacific region.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]===Venues===[/td]
[td]===Venues===[/td] [td]The 1991 South Pacific Games were held across multiple venues in Port Moresby and Lae. Each city featured a newly constructed main sporting complex built specifically for the Games: the Sir John Guise Sports Complex in Port Moresby and the Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex in Lae. In addition to these, nine existing venues and two temporary venues were utilised. The temporary venues were at the [[Papua New Guinea University of Technology]] and, although normally reserved for student use, were adapted for the GamesβDuncanson Hall (a lecture theatre) hosted the weightlifting competition, while the universityβs oval was used for soccer.[/td]
[td]The 1991 South Pacific Games were held across multiple venues in Port Moresby and Lae. Each city featured a newly constructed main sporting complex built specifically for the Games: the Sir John Guise Sports Complex in Port Moresby and the Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex in Lae. In addition to these, nine existing venues and two temporary venues were utilised. The temporary venues were at the [[Papua New Guinea University of Technology]] and, although normally reserved for student use, were adapted for the GamesβDuncanson Hall (a lecture theatre) hosted the weightlifting competition, while the university's oval was used for soccer.[/td] [td][/td]
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[td]}}[/td] [td]The '''1991 South Pacific Games''' ({{langx|tpi|1991 Saut Pasifik Gems}}), offically the '''IX South Pacific Games''', and also known as '''Papua New Guinea 1991''' or '''Moresby-Lae 1991''', were the ninth edition of the [[South Pacific Games]] held from 7 to 21 September 1991 in [[Port Moresby]] and [[Lae]].<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]The '''1991 South Pacific Games''' ({{langx|tpi|1991 Saut Pasifik Gems}}), officially the '''IX South Pacific Games''', and also known as '''Papua New Guinea 1991''' or '''Moresby-Lae 1991''', were the ninth edition of the [[South Pacific Games]] held from 7 to 21 September 1991 in [[Port Moresby]] and [[Lae]].<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]For the first time, the South Pacific Games were co-hosted by two cities; the PNG capital of Port Moresby (which was hosting the Games for the second time after [[1969 South Pacific Games|1969]]), and Lae, the capital of [[Morobe Province]].<ref name = oic-1992/> Events were held in and around the two cities with the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games held at the [[Sir John Guise Stadium]] in Port Moresby.[/td]
[td]For the first time, the South Pacific Games were co-hosted by two cities; the PNG capital of Port Moresby (which was hosting the Games for the second time after [[1969 South Pacific Games|1969]]), and Lae, the capital of [[Morobe Province]].<ref name = oic-1992/> Events were held in and around the two cities with the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games held at the [[Sir John Guise Stadium]] in Port Moresby.[/td] [td]A dedicated Games Village was constructed to accommodate the athletes, with catering facilities providing approximately 25,000 meals per day for competitors and officials.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]A dedicated Games Village was constructed to accommodate the athletes, with catering facilities providing approximately 25,000 meals per day for competitors and officials.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Construction and preparation were supported by contributions from both domestic and international sources. [[China]] provided an interest-free loan of PGK9 million for the main venue in Port Moresby (the [[Sir John Guise Sports Complex]]). [[Japan]] funded the [[Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex]] in Lae at a cost of PGK16 million and supplied PGK300,000 worth of equipment. [[South Korea]] donated PGK30,000 in sports equipment, [[France]] contributed PGK55,500 for [[sailboards]], and the [[United Kingdom]] provided personnel assistance.<ref name = oic-1992/> The [[Government of Papua New Guinea]] was the largest contributor, allocating PGK3.69 million in direct funding, exempting the Games from taxation and duty, and providing more than PGK3 million in additional support through government departments and ministries, including Education, Foreign Affairs, Police, Defence, Health, and Works.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]Construction and preparation were supported by contributions from both domestic and international sources. [[China]] provided an interest-free loan of PGK9 million for the main venue in Port Moresby (the [[Sir John Guise Sports Complex]]). [[Japan]] funded the [[Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex]] in Lae at a cost of PGK16 million and supplied PGK300,000 worth of equipment. [[South Korea]] donated PGK30,000 in sports equipment, [[France]] contributed PGK55,500 for [[sailboards]], and the [[United Kingdom]] provided personnel assistance.<ref name = oic-1992/> The [[Government of Papua New Guinea]] was the largest contributor, allocating PGK3.69 million in direct funding, exempting the Games from taxation and duty, and providing more than PGK3 million in additional support through government departments and ministries, including Education, Foreign Affairs, Police, Defence, Health, and Works.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Sponsorships and fundraising supplemented these contributions, bringing the total budget to PGK46 million. The Games were credited with stimulating the development of sporting facilities and technical expertise across the Pacific region.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td]
[td]Sponsorships and fundraising supplemented these contributions, bringing the total budget to PGK46 million. The Games were credited with stimulating the development of sporting facilities and technical expertise across the Pacific region.<ref name = oic-1992/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]===Venues===[/td]
[td]===Venues===[/td] [td]The 1991 South Pacific Games were held across multiple venues in Port Moresby and Lae. Each city featured a newly constructed main sporting complex built specifically for the Games: the Sir John Guise Sports Complex in Port Moresby and the Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex in Lae. In addition to these, nine existing venues and two temporary venues were utilised. The temporary venues were at the [[Papua New Guinea University of Technology]] and, although normally reserved for student use, were adapted for the GamesβDuncanson Hall (a lecture theatre) hosted the weightlifting competition, while the universityβs oval was used for soccer.[/td]
[td]The 1991 South Pacific Games were held across multiple venues in Port Moresby and Lae. Each city featured a newly constructed main sporting complex built specifically for the Games: the Sir John Guise Sports Complex in Port Moresby and the Sir Ignatius Kilage Sports Complex in Lae. In addition to these, nine existing venues and two temporary venues were utilised. The temporary venues were at the [[Papua New Guinea University of Technology]] and, although normally reserved for student use, were adapted for the GamesβDuncanson Hall (a lecture theatre) hosted the weightlifting competition, while the university's oval was used for soccer.[/td] [td][/td]
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[td][/td] [td]<div style="line-height:1em; font-size:88%;"><br/>Note: A number in parentheses indicates how many medal events were contested in that sport (where known).[/td]
[td]<div style="line-height:1em; font-size:88%;"><br />Note: A number in parentheses indicates how many medal events were contested in that sport (where known).[/td] [td]</div>[/td]
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