Pacific Games
The Pacific Games (formerly known as the South Pacific Games) is a multi-sport event, much like the Olympics (albeit on a much smaller scale), with participation exclusively from countries around the South Pacific. It is held every four years and began in 1963, hosted by Suva, Fiji.
Read more about Pacific Games: Pacific Games Council, Qualification For FIFA World Cup, South Pacific Games Locations, Pacific Mini Games, Sports, Cumulative Medals Table (after 2007 South Pacific Games), 2011 Pacific Games, See Also
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