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.