The 1981 South Pacific Mini Games were held at Honiara in the Solomon Islands from 8–16 July 1981.

It was the first edition of the South Pacific Mini Games.

[1] Fifteen Pacific nations participated in the Games:[2] Five sports were contested at the 1981 South Pacific Mini Games:[4] New Caledonia topped the medal count:[2][7] ^* For the 1981 Mini Games, almost 600 contestants were expected to take part.

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