[1][2] Weightlifter David Katoatau was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony.

[3][4][5] Despite not winning a medal this year, 2014 gold medalist David Katoatau nearly missed out of the podium, finishing 5th in the men's weightlifting 105 kg competition.

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

Kiribati participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman).

Kiribati participated with a team of 2 athletes (2 men).