Tuvalu Games
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 26th to 30 April. Nukufetau won the most medals.[3]
Sports
- Association Football
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Canoeing
- Rugby Sevens
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Football at the Tuvalu Games
Founded | 2008 |
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Number of teams | 8 |
Current champions | FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
Most successful club(s) | FC Manu Laeva and FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
![]() 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 and ran up to the 2017 edition. 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 |
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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[6][7] |
2013 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 1–0[5] |
2014 | FC Manu Laeva | Ha'apai United | 2–0 |
Number of titles
Pos. | Club | # Wins | Winning years |
---|---|---|---|
1 | FC Manu Laeva | 4 | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014 |
2 | FC Tofaga | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
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 |
Results
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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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 | |
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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.
- "Tuvalu – List of Cup Winners (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- "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.