Category: Regional Games

3rd Games of Small States of Europe -Cyprus 1989.

3rd Games of Small States of Europe -Cyprus 1989.

Games of Small States of Europe is a biennial multi-sport event founded by San Marino and held since 1985. These are organised by and feature Nine small European States (Andorra, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Vatican City). All members have a Population of less than one Million except Cyprus which had a population less than one million in 1984.

Nicosia (Cyprus ) hosted the 3rd Games in 1989 and Cyprus issued a set of stamps on 10 Apr 1989 to mark the event.

1c – Discus Thrower           15c – Wrestlers.

CYPRUS SMALL STATES
CYPRUS 1989 -3RD GAMES OF SMALL STATES

 

 

 

Stamps on 10th Pan American Games 1987- Surinam

Stamps on 10th Pan American Games 1987- Surinam

Pan American Games are held every four years for the nations of the Americas. They are held one year prior to the Summer Olympic Games.

-The 10th Pan American Games were held in Indianapolis Indiana USA  from 07 Aug to 23 Aug 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 Countries participated in 30 Sports and 140 events.

Surinam issued a set of three Stamps on 03 Jun 1987.

90c – Football      110c- Swimming      150c- Basketball

SURINAME PAN AMERICAN GAMES
SURINAME 1987- 10TH PAN AMERICAN GAMES

23rd SEA Games – Philippines 2005.

23rd SEA Games – Philippines 2005.

The 2005 South East Asian Games or 23rd SEA Games were held in Manila Philippines from 27 Nov to 05 Dec 2005. About 5,300 athletes from 11 countries took part in 443 events in 40 Sports. The Philippines led the medals tally.

A stamp featuring the Dragonboat race issued by the Philippines to commemorate the 23rd SEA Games is listed. It was issued on 22 Nov 2005. The logo of the games Ethnic Masked Athlete also features on the stamp.

PHILIPPINES 23RD SEA GAMES
PHILIPPINES 23RD SEA GAMES 2005.

Fourth South Pacific Games – First Day Cover Papua New Guinea 1971.

Fourth South Pacific Games – First Day Cover Papua New Guinea 1971.

The Pacific Games (earlier called South Pacific Games) are held every four years for countries around the South Pacific Ocean. The First Games were held in 1963 and the sixteenth edition will be held in Apia Samoa in July 2019. Nine different cities in Six Countries have hosted the Games.

The Fourth South Pacific Games were held in Papeete Tahiti from 25 Aug to 03 Sep 1969. Papua New Guinea issued a set of four stamps to mark the games. The stamps were issued on 09 Jun 1971. A FDC with four stamps is listed.

7c -Basketball        14c-Sailing    21c -Boxing      28c -Athletics

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA FDC 1971 -4TH SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES.

Third South Pacific Games – First Day Cover 1969.

Third South Pacific Games – First Day Cover 1969.

The Pacific Games (earlier called South Pacific Games) are held every four years for countries around the South Pacific Ocean. The First Games were held in 1963 and the sixteenth edition will be held in Apia Samoa in July 2019.

The Third South Pacific Games were held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 13-25 Aug 1969. Papua New Guinea issued a set of three stamps to mark the games. The stamps were issued on 13 Aug 1969. The stamp features “Fireball” Class Sailboat.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA FDC 1969 -THIRD SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES.