Northern Mariana Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games
Northern Mariana Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games | |
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IOC code | NMI |
National federation | Northern Marianas Sports Association |
19 November 2023 (2023-11-19) – 2 December 2023 (2023-12-02) | |
Officials | Nick Gross (chef de mission)[1] |
Medals Ranked 13th |
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Pacific Games appearances | |
← 2019 2027 → |
The Northern Mariana Islands competed at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara from 19 November to 2 December 2023.[2] This was the Northern Marianas eleventh appearance at the games since first appearing in 1979.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors confirmed for the Games.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Bodybuilding | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Football | 21 | 0 | 21 |
Golf | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Outrigger canoeing | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Swimming | 15 | ||
Tennis | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Triathlon | 1 | ||
Volleyball | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Weightlifting | 6 | ||
Total |
Athletics
CNMI announced a team of 7 athletes in track and field on 20 October 2023.[2][3]
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- qR = Qualified to the next round by referee judgement
- NR = National record
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Theodore Rodgers | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Alexander Camacho | 100 m | ||||||
Long jump | — | ||||||
Pony Tang | 1500 m | — | |||||
5000 m | — | ||||||
3000 m steeplechase | — | ||||||
Lyle Andrew | Discus throw | — | |||||
Hammer throw | — |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Casey Cruz | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Maria Quitugua | 100 m | ||||||
Javelin throw | — | ||||||
Tania Tan | 5000 m | — | |||||
10000 m | — | ||||||
Half marathon | — |
Bodybuilding
The NMSA selected two bodybuilders (1 male and 1 female) for the Pacific Games bodybuilding competition.[4]
- Men
- Davy Laxa
- Women
- Christina Tudela
Football
The Northern Marianas will be fielding both men's and women's football teams with only 15 players each.[2]
- Summary
Team | Event | Preliminary round | Final | |||||
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Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
NMI men's | Men's tournament | ![]() | ![]() | — |
Men's tournament
- Team roster
Head coach: Mita Michiteru
Michiteru named his 21-man squad on 13 November 2023.[5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1GK | Casey Chambers | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
1GK | Mark Chavez | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
1GK | Merrick Toves | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
2DF | Jonne Navarro | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
2DF | Nolan Ngewakl | 0 | 0 | |||
2DF | Ronnel Ocanada | (2001-02-26)26 February 2001 (aged 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Daniell Mar Pablo | (2005-01-16)16 January 2005 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Jerald Aquino | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
2DF | Leland DeLeon Guerrero | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
3MF | Brian Lubao | 0 | 0 | |||
3MF | Ariel Narvaez | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
3MF | Jireh Yobech | (1996-07-08)8 July 1996 (aged 27) | 8 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Markus Toves | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
3MF | Dev Bachani | (2005-05-04)4 May 2005 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Anthony Bergancia | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
4FW | Mark Costales | 0 | 0 | |||
4FW | Akira Kadokura | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
4FW | Wataru Kadokura | 0 | 0 | |||
4FW | Zhi Xiang Lin | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
4FW | Tyler Omelau | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
4FW | Anthony Austria | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Golf
On 4 October 2023, following five Pacific Games tryouts for the CNMI national team, 7 golfers (6 male and 1 female) were selected.[6]
- Men
- Joseph Camacho
- Ben Jones Jr.
- Marco Peter
- Franco Santos
- Joe Sasamoto
- Kaegel Taitano (alternate)
- Women
- Zhi Min Jin
Outrigger canoeing (Va'a)
The Northern Marianas National Paddling Sports Federation (NMNPSF) announced a squad of 16 (7 men and 9 women) as part of their Pacific Games Va'a team.[7]
- Men
- Tyler Andrew
- Willie Cabrera
- Yu Ling Chai
- Oliver Igisaiar
- Mitchell Kukkun
- Michael Peters
- Terry Ruben
- Women
- Guillerma Chong
- Jenisha Dubrall
- Momoko Halstead
- Sakurako Halstead
- Dayna Macaranas
- Gracie Mendiola
- Vinalynn Oronigo
- Ashley Pangelinan
- Eva Weaver
Swimming
Tennis
The final 4 men squad for the CNMI was announced in September 2023 following the conclusion of a three-day tryout for the team.[8]
- Men
- La Hun Lam
- Colin Ramsey
- Moris Villanueva
- June Yu
Triathlon
Volleyball
Beach
Weightlifting
References
- ^ "Gross appointed Northern Mariana Islands Chef de Mission for Pacific Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Over 100 CNMI athletes for Honiara Games". Radio New Zealand. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Games 2023 Entry List" (PDF). Oceania Athletics. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Bodybuilders Tudela, Laxa to represent NMI in Pacific Games". Marianas Variety. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "NMI looks forward to challenging football teams in Pacific". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "NMI National Golf Team announced for 2023 Pacific Games". Marianas Variety. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "16 named to Pacific Games va'a team". Saipan Tribune. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "June Yu completes men's national tennis team". Saipan Tribune. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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