Tuvalu Games
The Tuvalu Games is a multi-sport event, much like the Pacific Games (albeit on a much smaller scale), with participation exclusively from islands around Tuvalu.[1] It is held every year and began in 2008, hosted by Funafuti, Tuvalu.
History
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 26th to 30 April. Nukufetau won the most medals.[3]
Islands
Sports
- Association Football
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Canoeing
- Rugby Sevens
- Tennis
- Volleyball
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuvalu |
| Current champions |
FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
| Most successful club(s) |
FC Manu Laeva & FC Tofaga (3 titles each) |
 Men's tournament Women's tournament | |
Football at the Tuvalu Games
Football has been a regular event at the Tuvalu Games,[4] is a competition organized by the Tuvalu National Football Association (TNFA). It is called also Tuvalu Cup.
History
The tournament began in the 2008 season. The first champion team were FC Manu Laeva.[5]
The 2013 champion team were FC Tofaga; winning the final against Nauti 1-0, with Etimoni Timuani scoring.[6]
Men's Tournament
Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FC Manu Laeva | Lakena United | 1–0 |
| 2009 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 |
| 2010 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 2–1 |
| 2011 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 |
| 2012 | FC Tofaga | Tamanuku | 2–1 [7] [8] |
| 2013 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 1–0[6] |
Number of titles
| Club | # Wins | Winning Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Manu Laeva | 3 | 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| 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) |
Number of titles
| Club | # Wins | Winning Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamanuku | 3 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 2 | Nauti | 1 | 2013 |
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 |
Number of titles B teams
| Club | # Wins | Winning Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakena United B | 1 | 2012 |
| 2 | Tofaga B | 1 | 2013 |
References
- ↑ "The Opening Ceremony of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ "The Final Day of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 20 June 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ Endou, Shuuichi (18 May 2011). "Tuvalu Games 2011". Tuvalu-News.TV. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ "Tuvalu - List of Cup Winners (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ "Tuvalu - List of Cup Winners (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "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. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
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