Sport: 2021 Pacific Mini Games set to stay in Northern Marianas

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The Northern Marianas government has agreed to host the 2021 Pacific Mini Games, provided the reduced cost of US$3 million can be spread out over the next two years.

The territory originally withdrew from hosting the Games in March after Super Typhoon Yutu devastated Saipan and Tinian.

The Pacific Games Council visited Saipan last month and proposed a reduced Mini Games from 12 sports to six, at a cost of $US3 million down from eight.

Council CEO Andrew Minogue told Vinnie Wylie that the CNMI Governor Ralph Torres has indicated to them the Games will take place in the territory after all.