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Athletics At The 1983 South Pacific Games
Athletics at the Pacific Games, Athletics competitions at the 1983 South Pacific Games were held in Apia, Western Samoa, between September 8–15, 1983. A total of 38 events were contested, 22 by men and 16 by women. Medal summary Sources Men †:The Fully Automatic Timing failed on September 12, and hand times (ht) were then used. Women Medal table (unofficial) Participation (unofficial) Athletes from the following 15 countries were reported to participate: * * * * * * * * * Northern Mariana Islands * * * * * * References External linksPacific Games Council {{Pacific Games Athletics Athletics at the Pacific Games Athletics in Samoa 1983 in athletics (track and field), South Pacific Games 1983 in Samoa 1983 Pacific Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apia
Apia () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Samoa, as well as the nation's only city. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia falls within the political district (''itūmālō'') of Tuamasaga. The Apia Urban Area (generally known as the City of Apia) has a population of 37,391 (2016 census). Its geographic boundaries extend roughly from Letogo village to the newer, industrialized region of Apia known as "Vaitele". History Apia was originally a small village (the 1800 population was 304), from which the country's capital took its name. Apia Village still exists within the larger modern capital of Apia, which has grown into a sprawling urban area that encompasses many villages. Like every other settlement in the country, Apia Village has its own ''matai'' (leaders) and ''fa'alupega'' (genealogy and customary greetings) according to fa'a Samoa. The modern city of Apia was founded in the 1850s, and it has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
