
By Patrick Lujan
SAIPAN – The theme of the 2022 Pacific Mini Games was Rising Up to the Challenge. The CNMI certainly rose up – and then some.
Coming off two years of a global pandemic that has affected every single one of us, our northern neighbors proved that resiliency and competition can go hand-in-hand after hosting what has been an extremely well-run and successful Games.
One major improvement from past events is that the athletes were housed in a hotel as opposed to classrooms or cafeterias in past Games.
All events ran fairly smoothly and on schedule as the Saipan community rose up to the challenge and succeed in every way.
Bronze medal hammer thrower Genie Gerardo had the honor of carrying the Guam flag at the Closing Ceremonies. Less than half of Guam’s delegation had already gone back home, leaving back just a few sports to partake in the closing events.
Guam finished with a very respectable 10 gold, 5 silver and 11 bronze.
The next Pacific Mini Games is set for 2025 and will be hosted by Palau.


GPS Sports Calendar
May 2025
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for May
2nd
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for May
3rd
H.S. PADDLING CHAMPIONSHIP
HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING SHOWDOWN
H.S. TRACK & FIELD
Events for May
3rd
Events for May
5th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for May
9th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS
HS BOYS VOLLEYBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for May
10th
Events for May
13th
Events for May
15th
Events for May
17th
GIRLS HS FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINALS
H.S. TRACK & FIELD ALL-ISLAND MEET
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- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
Events for May
17th
Events for May
18th
Events for May
20th
Events for May
21st
Events for May
22nd
Events for May
23rd
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- 26
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- 29
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- 31
Events for May
24th
Events for May
25th
Events for May
26th
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27th
Events for May
28th
Events for May
29th
Events for May
30th
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Softball
CAMACHO SIGNS TO PLAY SOFTBALL IN NY

Running/Track
PANTHERS CONTINUE TRACK SUPREMACY

Running/Track
PANTHERS CONTINUE TRACK SUPREMACY

Volleyball
EAGLES ROLL THROUGH TO FINALS, SWEEP TITANS
COMING SOON …
Pacific Mini Games June 29-July 9
QUICK HITS
Nino Untalan hit the game-winning 3-pointer with under 30 seconds left in the game.
It is the first championship for the Obispos in 13 years.
