Tuvalu Games


The Tuvalu Games is a multi-sport event, much like the Pacific Games, with participation exclusively from islands around Tuvalu.

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.
In 2011 the Tuvalu Games were held in Funafuti from April 26th to April 30th. Nukufetau won the most medals.

Competing Islands

Football has been a regular event at the Tuvalu Games, and is a competition organized by the Tuvalu National Football Association. It is also called the Tuvalu Cup.

History

The tournament began in the 2008 season. The first champions were FC Manu Laeva.
The 2013 champions were FC Tofaga; winning the final against Nauti 1–0, with Etimoni Timuani scoring the only goal.

Men's tournament

Results

YearWinnerRunner-upScore
2008FC Manu LaevaLakena United1–0
2009FC Manu LaevaFC Tofaga3–1
2010FC TofagaNauti FC2–1
2011FC Manu LaevaFC Tofaga3–1
2012FC TofagaTamanuku2–1
2013FC TofagaNauti FC1–0
2014FC Manu LaevaHa'apai United2–0
2015Not held
2016 FC Manu LaevaFC Tofaga3-1
2017FC Manu LaevaNauti FC1-0
2018-2020Not held

Number of Pacific Games titles

Pos.Club# WinsWinning years
1FC Manu Laeva52008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017
2FC Tofaga32010, 2012, 2013
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Women's tournament

Results

YearWinnerRunner-upScore
2010TamanukuTofaga1–0
2011TamanukuTofaga1–0
2012TamanukuNauti1–1
2013NautiNui0–0
2014NuiNiutao1–0

Number of titles

Pos.Club# WinsWinning years
1Tamanuku32010, 2011, 2012
2Nauti12013
2Nui12014

Men's B teams tournament

Results

YearWinnerRunner-upScore
2012Lakena United BManu Laeva B2–0
2013Tofaga BLakena United B1–0
2014Nauti BTofaga B1–0

Number of titles: B teams

Club# WinsWinning tears
1Lakena United B12012
1Tofaga B12013
1Nauti B12014