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Nauru to Host 2028 Micronesian Games, Emphasize Football for Health

7/21/2026

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Nauru will host the Micronesian Games in 2028, with football included.
Technical director Pomroy says the football program aims to improve the island’s image and public health.
Nauru’s 12,000 residents live on 21 sq km, import over 90% of food, and suffer 69% obesity and 40% type 2 diabetes.
A volunteer who built a Siem Reap academy that produced 47 pros and runs Indian programmes is trying to bring footballs to Nauru.

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Story summary

Nauru will host the Micronesian Games in 2028, with football included.
Technical director Pomroy says the football program aims to improve the island’s image and public health.
Nauru’s 12,000 residents live on 21 sq km, import over 90% of food, and suffer 69% obesity and 40% type 2 diabetes.
A volunteer who built a Siem Reap academy that produced 47 pros and runs Indian programmes is trying to bring footballs to Nauru.