1966 South Pacific GamesThe 2nd South Pacific Games, also known as Nouméa 1966, held on 8–18 December 1966 in Nouméa, New Caledonia, was the second edition of the South [Pacific Games].Participating countriesFourteen Pacific nations or territories participated in the Games:SportsTwelve sports were contested at the 1966 South Pacific Games:Note: A number in parentheses indicates how many medal events were contested in that sport.Medal tableIn a significant turnaround of fortunes backed by French government investment, New Caledonia took the mantle at the top of the medal table from Fiji and French Polynesia obtained third position.