The Tuvalu Games is a multi-sport event, much like the Pacific Games (although on a much smaller scale), with participation exclusively from islands around Tuvalu. [1]
History
The Games began in 2008, hosted in the capital, Funafuti.
All 8 islands can participate and compete between each island in events such as track and field events, football, badminton and other games. [2]
In 2011 the Tuvalu Games were held in Funafuti from April 26th to April 30th. Nukufetau won the most medals. [3]
Competing Islands
Sports
Football at the Tuvalu Games
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champions |
FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
| Most successful club(s) |
FC Manu Laeva and
FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
Men's tournament Women's tournament | |
Football has been a regular event at the Tuvalu Games, [4] and is a competition organized by the Tuvalu National Football Association. It is called also Tuvalu Cup.
History
The tournament began in the 2008 season. The first champions were FC Manu Laeva. [4]
The 2013 champions were FC Tofaga; winning the final against Nauti 1–0, with Etimoni Timuani scoring the only goal. [5]
Men's tournament
Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FC Manu Laeva | Lakena United | 1–0 [4] |
| 2009 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 [4] |
| 2010 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 2–1 [4] |
| 2011 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 [4] |
| 2012 | FC Tofaga | Tamanuku | 2–1 [6] [7] |
| 2013 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 1–0 [4] [5] |
| 2014 | FC Manu Laeva | Ha'apai United | 2–0 [4] |
| 2015 | Not held [4] | ||
| 2016 (Mini Games) | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3-1 [4] |
| 2017 | FC Manu Laeva | Nauti FC | 1-0 [4] |
| 2018-2020 | Not held [4] |
Number of Pacific Games titles
| Pos. | Club | # Wins | Winning years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Manu Laeva | 5 | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017 |
| 2 | FC Tofaga | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
Women's tournament
Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tamanuku | Tofaga | 1–0 |
| 2011 | Tamanuku | Tofaga | 1–0 |
| 2012 | Tamanuku | Nauti | 1–1 (3–1) |
| 2013 | Nauti | Nui | 0–0 (3–2) |
| 2014 | Nui | Niutao | 1–0 |
 |
Number of titles
| Pos. | Club | # Wins | Winning years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamanuku | 3 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 2 | Nauti | 1 | 2013 |
| 2 | Nui | 1 | 2014 |
Men's B teams tournament
Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lakena United B | Manu Laeva B | 2–0 |
| 2013 | Tofaga B | Lakena United B | 1–0 |
| 2014 | Nauti B | Tofaga B | 1–0 |
Number of titles: B teams
| Club | # Wins | Winning tears | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakena United B | 1 | 2012 |
| 1 | Tofaga B | 1 | 2013 |
| 1 | Nauti B | 1 | 2014 |
References
- ^ "The Opening Ceremony of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 7 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "The Final Day of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 20 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Endou, Shuuichi (18 May 2011). "Tuvalu Games 2011". Tuvalu-News.TV. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tuvalu - List of Cup Winners". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Tuvalu 2013 – Tuvalu Games". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Tuvalu 2012 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ "Football results – Tuvalu Games 2012". Worldsoccer.com. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.